Update: Microsoft has announced in a press release that Minecraft will "feature cross-functionality between the PC and Xbox 360 versions."
Update: Microsoft has announced in a press release that Minecraft will "feature cross-functionality between the PC and Xbox 360 versions."
Reader Comments (57)
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 1:30PM Dance Mofo said
This is crap?! Why is the xbox 360 getting some much love?! Minecraft better come to the PS3 as well
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 1:41PM RadioactiveQube said
@Dance Mofo
I don't think its exclusive considering its first announce on sony's Xperia before any other gaming console (or mobile phone for that matter)
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I don't think its exclusive considering its first announce on sony's Xperia before any other gaming console (or mobile phone for that matter)
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 2:11PM kmeisthax said
@Mmmmz Not really. Minecraft is a Java and OpenGL application, while on the 360 you have to use C++ and interface directly with the GPU (i.e. there's generally no API). If they're using XNA then it's C# and managed DirectX, which is still rather different.
In short, it's not a port, it's a rewrite.
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In short, it's not a port, it's a rewrite.
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 2:12PM ItsameMatt03 said
@Dance Mofo
Chill out. See this is why it's stupid to be a console exclusive owner. I hate people whining about this kind of crap.
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Chill out. See this is why it's stupid to be a console exclusive owner. I hate people whining about this kind of crap.
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 2:17PM baby sea tuna said
@ItsameMatt03
Especially 5-6 years into the cycle. If you care enough about games to frequently post on the internet about them, you should probably have more than one console by now.
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Especially 5-6 years into the cycle. If you care enough about games to frequently post on the internet about them, you should probably have more than one console by now.
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 2:48PM thelolotov said
@Mmmmz
Are you kidding me? This is written in Java, it's going to be hell to port.
On the bright side, hopefully this means we pc owners will get a C++/DX version, :D
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Are you kidding me? This is written in Java, it's going to be hell to port.
On the bright side, hopefully this means we pc owners will get a C++/DX version, :D
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 2:49PM Dance Mofo said
@ItsameMatt03 I am not a console exclusive owner. Both Xbox and PS3 are good systems to own. And please, it is a good time to be a gamer.
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Posted: Jun 6th 2011 2:53PM Dance Mofo said
@RadioactiveQube I doubt I will ever get an xperia
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Posted: Jun 6th 2011 4:27PM BlueRajasmyk said
@kmeisthax
Managed DirectX is extinct, replaced by XNA.
@Tiptup300 @kmeisthax
The official Java "support" is rudimentary, but it works - you can play some Java games in the web browser. PS3 used to have full unofficial java support when we could run Linux on it, but they took that away a while ago.
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Managed DirectX is extinct, replaced by XNA.
@Tiptup300 @kmeisthax
The official Java "support" is rudimentary, but it works - you can play some Java games in the web browser. PS3 used to have full unofficial java support when we could run Linux on it, but they took that away a while ago.
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 10:20PM This Little Man Says His Name Is said
@Ospov
It's for Android though, it's just being released to the xperia play first.
If it hasn't been coded in a funky way to block other devices from running it, it should in theory work on some other devices.
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It's for Android though, it's just being released to the xperia play first.
If it hasn't been coded in a funky way to block other devices from running it, it should in theory work on some other devices.
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 10:42PM stephen53191 said
@Dance Mofo Minecraft is coming to sony xperia play.................
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Posted: Jun 28th 2011 11:23PM Danithblah said
@Dance Mofo
The Playstation phone is getting it. So far that's all we know for Sony...
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The Playstation phone is getting it. So far that's all we know for Sony...
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 1:30PM Beatz said
They did not spend nearly enough time talking about this.
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 1:32PM Acosta02 said
Wait, is it Kinect EXCLUSIVE or...? The wording wasn't totally clear.
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 1:32PM Tetris said
Damn. Really? Didn't see that one coming at all.
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 1:32PM Muscle Rider said
Meh, I don't see the appeal at all in this game.
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 1:41PM The Wicker Man said
@Muscle Rider And apparently nobody saw the appeal of your thoughts on the matter. :(
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Posted: Jun 6th 2011 6:58PM PoisonedAl said
@Muscle Rider People who don't enjoy Minecraft have no imagination. Enjoy your career in accountancy.
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Posted: Jun 6th 2011 1:36PM BananaBoat said
I'm not sure my body is ready for actually doing a pickaxe motion every time I want to mine in the game.
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 3:24PM Special Agent Bob said
@BananaBoat
Oh my God. Repetitive motion injuries will run rampant through all of mankind.
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Oh my God. Repetitive motion injuries will run rampant through all of mankind.
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 1:37PM CoolDust said
PS3 too please!
I have a 360 too but would much rather have this on my PS3 with Move! Please make it happen!
I have a 360 too but would much rather have this on my PS3 with Move! Please make it happen!
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 7:50PM PoisonedAl said
@CoolDust You want it on PS3. That's cool. You want it on Move? ... Does the nurse know you're out of your cell and using the computer?
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Posted: Jun 6th 2011 1:38PM Bardbarian said
Now to see how Mojang and Notch spin the Alpha promise of all future content and versions being free to owners of that access level.
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 1:38PM Maxx the Slasher said
Wow. ForetressCraft on Indie Games is ****ed.
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 1:52PM Spookimitsu said
@Noksukow
It would be nice to see an effing patch.
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It would be nice to see an effing patch.
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 3:23PM onlysublime said
@Maxx the Slasher they made tons of money already. i'm sure they're already living the good life now...
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Posted: Jun 6th 2011 7:12PM PoisonedAl said
@Maxx the Slasher I know. And that makes me happy.
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Posted: Jun 6th 2011 1:40PM Baha05 said
Not sure Fortress Craft will survive now if they bring online play n the 360
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 1:41PM Robborboy said
Minecraft userbase rage in 5...4...3...2...
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 7:55PM PoisonedAl said
@Robborboy FFFFFFFFFF.....
Actually I'm totally cool with this. The more people playing this game the better.
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Actually I'm totally cool with this. The more people playing this game the better.
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 1:42PM The Wicker Man said
Good for Mojang! I hope the moola keeps pouring in!
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 1:45PM Cartman86 said
Won't be Minecraft PC.
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 1:51PM Spookimitsu said
Well, So much for "Fortresscraft"
It was fun while it lasted.
It was fun while it lasted.
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 1:58PM feedingblasphemy said
This should make MS some BUKU bux!!
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 2:06PM shankythestabber said
*squeals*
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 2:09PM Truant said
Minecraft infestation may out pollute zombies one day... and i'm okay with that.
Will be interesting to see how Kinect is used. More Minecraft isn't a bad thing.
Will be interesting to see how Kinect is used. More Minecraft isn't a bad thing.
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 3:23PM TWISTeD398 said
The xperia version is using C++. That might explain it
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Posted: Jun 6th 2011 2:19PM Reapers said
I hope this means PC gets a non-java version.
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 2:41PM DarkPinoy said
Wonder how good fortress craft will do when the actual Minecraft is on the Xbox. Seems like a good f*** you to the creator of fortress craft. AHAHA!
Posted: Jun 6th 2011 2:47PM Slantzalot said
It would be great if people who already own the game won't have to re-buy it. Sadly, that's probably not the case.
