File Extension Database

Open XSB File

The XSB format and extension files are used as reference files because they store a collection of sounds and signals created with Microsoft XACT, and in turn, these are related to the wave data belonging to the XWB files.

Microsoft XACT is a multiplatform audio creation tool, used to create video game sounds and with the ability to set the moment of incidence when they should be played in the game.

XACT is the acronym for Cross-platform Audio Creation Tool, it is an audio library written to use Xaudio on the Xbox, DirectSound on Windows XP, and the new audio stack on Windows Vista and Windows 7.

XACT and the XSB format were originally designed for Xbox development, but were later adapted and modified to work with Windows and its developments.

XSB files, as such, do not contain audio data, as mentioned above, they refer to wave data stored in XWB files. XSB files are used by various video games, such as Gas Powered Games programs.

Typical XSB application file locations:

"f:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft DirectX SDK (June 2010)\Utilities\Bin\x86\XACT3.exe" "%1"

Frequently used application names to open XSB files:

Microsoft DirectX SDK (June 2010)

Frequently associated Windows objects:

XACT.xsb.File

How Can I Open XSB File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open XSB file is to find a XSB file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a XSB file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open XSB file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as XSB file opener then try to search online for "XSB viewer", "application to open XSB file" or "open XSB file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open XSB file

How Can I Open XSB File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a XSB file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a XSB file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with XSB file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as XSB file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open XSB file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open XSB file then try to search for "XSB viewer", "application to open XSB file" or "read XSB file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read XSB file

How Can I Open XSB File on Android

If you downloaded a XSB file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded XSB file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "XSB".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "XSB viewer", "XSB file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open XSB File on iPhone or iPad

To open XSB File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the XSB file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "XSB". This way you can find apps which can open XSB files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "XSB viewer" or "XSB file" online in your favorite search engine.