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<p>Game development kits (GDK) are specialized <a href="/facts/Computer_hardware/8jSjsCNv">hardware</a> and software used to create commercial <a href="/facts/Video_game/vmTdNASJ">video games</a> for game consoles. They may be partnered with game development tools, special <a href="/facts/Game_engine/lojx7lTG">game engine</a> licenses, and other <a href="/facts/Middleware/HobNosz9">middleware</a> to aid <a href="/facts/Video_game_development/bzbpfYJd">video game development</a>. GDKs are typically not available to the public, and require <a href="/facts/Video_game_developers/6gbHyvDu">game developers</a> to enter an agreement, partnership, or program with the hardware manufacturer to gain access to the hardware. As <a href="/facts/Console_generations/KvCvXrMA">console generations</a> pass, development kits often get sold through websites like eBay without repercussions. This is often because the console manufacturers discontinue certain development programs as time passes. </p>