# directx-sdk-samples

**Repository Path**: mirrors_walbourn/directx-sdk-samples

## Basic Information

- **Project Name**: directx-sdk-samples
- **Description**: This repo contains Direct3D 11, XInput, and XAudio2 samples C++ samples from the legacy DirectX SDK updated to build using the Windows 10 SDK
- **Primary Language**: Unknown
- **License**: MIT
- **Default Branch**: main
- **Homepage**: None
- **GVP Project**: No

## Statistics

- **Stars**: 0
- **Forks**: 1
- **Created**: 2022-01-07
- **Last Updated**: 2026-04-13

## Categories & Tags

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## README

# DirectX SDK Samples

> I've created an 'official' location to host the legacy DirectX SDK Samples on GitHub: https://github.com/microsoft/DirectX-SDK-Samples. These are all the original samples updated to use the `Microsoft.DXSDK.D3DX` NuGet package to get the D3DX9, D3DX10, and D3DX11 library.

> This repo contains only a subset of legacy DirectX SDK samples. These were reworked extensively to remove all use of legacy D3DX11, modernize the C++ code, and generally have been 'mucked with' for years. I'm keeping these around for reference as they are significantly different than the ones in the legacy DirectX SDK. I renamed this repo to make it distinct from a fork of the Microsoft org repo.

This repo contains Direct3D 11, XInput, and XAudio2 samples that originally shipped in the legacy DirectX SDK. These are all **Windows desktop** applications for Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or later.

They have all been cleaned up to build using the Windows 10 SDK, and _DO NOT_ require the DirectX SDK to build. Projects for Visual Studio 2019 are provided, and can be upgraded to VS 2022.

* [Microsoft Docs](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/desktop/directx-sdk--august-2009-)
* [Where is the DirectX SDK (2021 Edition)?](https://aka.ms/dxsdk)
* [DirectX SDK Samples Catalog](https://walbourn.github.io/directx-sdk-samples-catalog/)
* [The Zombie DirectX SDK](https://aka.ms/AA4gfea)

## Notices

All content and source code for this package are subject to the terms of the [MIT License](https://github.com/walbourn/directx-sdk-samples/blob/main/LICENSE).

## Support

For questions, consider using [Stack Overflow](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/direct3d11) with the *direct3d11* tag, or the [DirectX Discord Server](https://discord.gg/directx) in the *dx9-dx11-developers* channel.

## Contributing

This project has adopted the [Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct](https://opensource.microsoft.com/codeofconduct/). For more information see the [Code of Conduct FAQ](https://opensource.microsoft.com/codeofconduct/faq/) or contact [opencode@microsoft.com](mailto:opencode@microsoft.com) with any additional questions or comments.

## Trademarks

This project may contain trademarks or logos for projects, products, or services. Authorized use of Microsoft trademarks or logos is subject to and must follow [Microsoft's Trademark & Brand Guidelines](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/legal/intellectualproperty/trademarks/usage/general). Use of Microsoft trademarks or logos in modified versions of this project must not cause confusion or imply Microsoft sponsorship. Any use of third-party trademarks or logos are subject to those third-party's policies.

## Credits

A full list of credits for all these samples is lost to history. They have been developed by various Microsoft engineers over many years.

A partial list of contributors includes: Dave Bonora, David Cook, Shanon Drone, Kev Gee, Xin Huang, Matt Lee, Cody Pritchard, Jason Sandlin, David Tuft, and Chuck Walbourn.