XEX File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .xex
MIME Type application/vnd.xbox
File Type Xbox 360 Executable File
Developer Microsoft
Platform Xbox 360
Encryption Can be encrypted
Compression Can be compressed
Signing Digitally signed
Architecture PowerPC
File Sections Header, Optional Header, Section Headers, Sections
Executable Type Native
Package Format Xbox 360 Package (XPKG)
Debug Support Contains debug symbols optionally
Use Case Running native games and applications on Xbox 360
Entry Point Specifies where the execution starts
Security Features DRM, Region Coding, Media Flags
Compatibility Not backward compatible with older Xbox consoles
Library Versioning Support for multiple library versions
File Identifier Unique identifiers for games and applications