Graphical API

OpenGL


OpenGL is a standard cross language for writing applications and simulating physics.

Gaming software use OpenGL because we can use it to create and produce 2D and 3D computer graphics also because it consists of 250 different function cells this allows for the images to be complex therefore within games high resolution 3D graphics can be produced.

OpenGL ES

OpenGL embedded systems is altered version of OpenGL however its used within mobile devices, pda's and video games consoles. Games consoles use OpenGL because it can render high quality 3D images easily.

Direct X


Direct X was designed to handle tasks including multimedia, game programming and game video, this Direct X is a collection of application programming interfaces.

Direct X was created by Microsoft and first used this Direct X to handle gaming on computers however when Microsoft released the Xbox the whole gaming experience was built by Direct X and still uses it at the basic's today.


Direct X is a very powerful system which can produce very high resolution graphics, at high frame rates with 3D manipulation.