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DirectX vs MonoGame

A side-by-side look at DirectX and MonoGame. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

DirectX

DirectX

Gaming Software

DirectX is a collection of application programming interfaces (APIs) for handling tasks related to multimedia, especially game programming and video, on Microsoft platforms. It handles tasks like rendering graphics, playing sounds and music, receiving input from controllers, and running multiplayer games.

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MonoGame

MonoGame

Gaming Software

MonoGame is an open source framework for building 2D and 3D games that can be deployed across multiple platforms including Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, and game consoles. It allows .NET developers to leverage their existing skills to create cross-platform games.

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