2D Games with DirectX

To create the graphical elements of your 2D games with DirectX all you need is to know how to load textures, display text and use the D3DX sprite interfaces. Links to the pages for these topics are below:

Textures
Sprites
Text

Another part of the DirectX SDK that is useful is the DirectInput API, it allows you to take input from the keyboard, mouse and other devices. Notes on DirectInput can be found here:

DirectInput

2D Games with DirectX Techniques Index

Once you can display sprites and handle input you are ready to start creating your 2D game. Please follow the links below for the various techniques:

2D Animation
2D Scrolling Background

I will add many more techniques to this site in the near future.