Possibly yeah... C/C++ is difficult to pick up as a beginner but not impossible. It is a lot of hard work compared to another language such as C# because you'll have to learn a lot more all at once. It depends on how much work you want to put forward. If you want a road of pain and torture, start with C++, else I'd personally suggest doing XNA with C#. If you are up to the challenge, totally go the C++ route and don't look back, but if you are doubting, you might try C# and see how you like it. My 2 cents anyhow! 2010/12/11 Bαℓα¢ђαη∂єя. <bala.8644@xxxxxxxxx>: > would c and c++ be useful for a beginner to program decent graphical games?? --------------------- To unsubscribe go to http://gameprogrammer.com/mailinglist.html