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why app hub?

Microsoft created App Hub exclusively for Windows Phone and Xbox LIVE Indie Games developers. App Hub provides free tools, sample code, community support, and educational resources to help you develop your apps and games for Windows Phone and Xbox 360.

Publish your apps and games to App Hub and reach every Windows Phone 7 user.

• Develop your app by using Silverlight or XNA Framework in Visual Studio 2010 or Expression Blend
• Unlock connected experiences with Location Services, Web Services, and Windows Azure
• Free or pay apps – it’s your choice with Windows Phone Marketplace
• Apps are certified through Windows Phone Marketplace submission

Reach 25 million Xbox LIVE members worldwide over Xbox LIVE Indie Games.

• Use XNA Game Studio and Visual Studio 2010 to unleash HD graphics and multiplayer play over Xbox LIVE
• Easily develop and test your game on Xbox 360 by using XNA Game Studio Connect
• Choose a price point and sell your game on Xbox LIVE Indie Games
• Games are peer-reviewed by developers just like you

For a $99 USD annual App Hub subscription, you can submit your apps and games to App Hub for sale or free download in the Windows Phone Marketplace or Xbox LIVE Marketplace. We provide a personalized dashboard to help you manage merchandising, track downloads, and keep track of how much you’re earning.

Get started developing today!