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title: Console Access
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description: How do i get access to console versions of MonoGame.
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description: How do I get access to console versions of MonoGame?
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# Console Access
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MonoGame is free to use on all consoles from the [public repository](https://github.dev/MonoGame/monogame), however, the source code to the extensions for each platform is private and only accessible to authorized developers for each platform (managed by the vendors). These extensions provide additional capabilities to enable MonoGame to perform better on those platforms and include integrations with the vendor's private APIs.
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MonoGame is free to use on all consoles, but the source code is private to authorized developers.
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> [!NOTE]
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> You can independently publish your MonoGame title to the respective consoles without these extensions, but you will have to code the integrations manually.
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The instructions below will help you gain access for each platform.
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## Application process
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The process for access to the private console repositories is as follows:
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1. Apply to the vendor developer program (required for publishing).
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2. Through the program, request access to the MonoGame console extensions.
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> [!IMPORTANT]
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> MonoGame cannot directly give anyone access to the private Console repositories without prior approval from the vendor due to NDA requirements set out by each vendor.
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The instructions below will help you gain access to each platform.
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## Nintendo Switch
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![Nintendo Switch](images\nintendo_switch.png)
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![Nintendo Switch](images/nintendo_switch.png)
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Your first step is to register as [Nintendo Developer](https://developer.nintendo.com/register) for Nintendo Swtich.
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Your first step is to register as [Nintendo Developer](https://developer.nintendo.com/register) for Nintendo Switch.
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Once you're in the program you can go to the middleware page and fill out the [MonoGame - Nintendo Developer Athorization](https://developer.nintendo.com/group/development/getting-started/g1kr9vj6/middleware/monogame) form.
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Once you are in the program, you can go to the middleware page and fill out the [MonoGame - Nintendo Developer Athorization](https://developer.nintendo.com/group/development/getting-started/g1kr9vj6/middleware/monogame) form.
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We will then contact you with further instructions.
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## PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
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![PlayStation Partners](images\ps_partners.png)
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![PlayStation Partners](images/ps_partners.png)
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To access PlayStation platforms you must register as a [PlayStation Partner](https://partners.playstation.net/).
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If you're registered you can submit a request in the [PlayStation 4 forums](https://ps4.develop.playstation.net/forums/thread/49561/) and the [PlayStation 5 forums](https://game.develop.playstation.net/forums/thread/251629/).
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Once you are registered, you can submit a request in the [PlayStation 4 forums](https://ps4.develop.playstation.net/forums/thread/49561/) and the [PlayStation 5 forums](https://game.develop.playstation.net/forums/thread/251629/).
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We will process these requests to give you access and further instructions.
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## Xbox One, Xbox Series X
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![ID@Xbox](images\idatxbox.png)
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![ID@Xbox](images/idatxbox.png)
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You must first be a member of the [ID@Xbox Program](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-US/games/publish/).
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To publish on Xbox, you must first be a member of the [ID@Xbox Program](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-US/games/publish/).
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After you're in the program you can email ```[email protected]``` with ```[email protected]``` CC'd requesting Xbox Developer verification for access to MonoGame for Xbox.
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Once you are active in the program you can email `[email protected]` and copy the MonoGame`[email protected]`account requesting Xbox Developer verification for access to MonoGame for Xbox.
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Once Microsoft approves your development status we will respond with further instructions.
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## Questions
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If you any other questions feel free to contact us at ```[email protected]```.
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If you have any further questions feel free to contact us at `[email protected]`.

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