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XNA Game Studio or Silverlight: Which Product is Right for Me?

The first question many developers will face after deciding to develop a game for Windows Phone 7, is which of the two game development models they should choose. Developers can choose to develop their game using either the XNA Framework or Silverlight. This article will help developers make an informed decision when choosing between the two.

Choosing between Silverlight and XNA Game Studio isn't quite as straightforward as looking at a feature list or performance metrics. Each framework was designed with different goals and customers in mind. There are, as a consequence, very few hard and fast rules about which framework you must use. Instead, we will offer guidance on which framework you would be more successful or productive using. Ultimately, the choice is dependent on what works best for you, and for your game.

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