Learning C++

[nuzzle]

However what I really want to do is to learn how to code for windows (eventually trying to code for xbox)

If you want to cut the crap and do something challenging immediately you could download the DirectX 11 SDK and start fiddling with the examples that comes with it. But remember that this way of learning can be very frustrating so don't say I didn't warn you.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...6-651cbd28ca15

Here's another link for Microsoft games development,

http://msdn.microsoft.com/sv-se/xna/default(en-us).aspx