Mojang’s digital LEGO set, Minecraft, is set to be released on both of the new generation consoles this week, bringing block-busting, crafting survival action to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 owners. Unfortunately, neither version brings the nigh infinite worlds available on the PC and even tablet versions.
Microsoft announced that Minecraft for the Xbox One would be coming this Friday. For fresh buyers, it’ll cost $20 to start hacking away at blocks. If, however, you own the digital version of Minecraft for the Xbox 360, you get to do an upgrade for just $5. Even better is the fact that your worlds and all of the extra content you have will carry through to the next gen version.
The PlayStation 4 version was originally scheduled for release in August, but apparently was held up by certification woes. According to PlayStation France however, we’ll be seeing the PS4 version of Minecraft on PSN when the Euro store updates later today.
@BarraultBastien bonjour, la version dématérialisée oui, demain. Pas de date pour la version physique
— PlayStation France (@playstationfr) September 2, 2014
According to that, the digital version will be out today, pipping the Xbox One to the post. There’s no date on a physical release just yet. The Vita version, unfortunately, seems to be stuck in limbo.
None of the new-gen versions will have the near infinite worlds available on PC though. While that was understandable on the limited Xbox 360 and PS3, it doesn’t seem to make a lot of sense on the new gen systems; even the mobile version on tablets allows for worlds of unbelievable size and scope. It obviously isn’t down to horsepower. Unfortunately, it seems that save file constraints on both newer consoles mean that your blocky digital sandbox won’t be as large as it might be on PC.
Last Updated: September 3, 2014
Rinceable
September 3, 2014 at 14:37
For the new consoles seems odd it’s so restricted. Minecant more like.
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 3, 2014 at 14:40
Can it play Crysis? Yes.
But can it play Minecraft? Sort of O_o
Admiral Chief Assassin
September 3, 2014 at 14:40
Hahaha. MC is the NEW benchmark!
Rinceable
September 3, 2014 at 14:41
Dem blocks!
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September 3, 2014 at 22:24
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WarframedSquirrel
September 3, 2014 at 14:38
Even the roof (top of build-able area) is lower on the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions, even though it has been increased considerably, it isn’t anywhere near the build height of the PC version.
Maybe they’ll increase the world size as time goes by, but only Mojang will know if that is possible.
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 3, 2014 at 14:39
Doesn’t really matter that they don’t have the scope of PC or tablet versions. If they like it & want more they can always venture out of the safe confines of Consoletopia & journey to the wild frontier of PC gaming. Not that Minecraft is wild by any stretch of the imagination.
WarframedSquirrel
September 3, 2014 at 14:42
You’ve obviously never been mobbed by a bunch of zombies, spider jockeys and creepers.
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 3, 2014 at 14:46
Excluding Rince’s island.
WarframedSquirrel
September 3, 2014 at 14:52
Rince’s island… thanks for reminding me to finish that off… guess I’ll be spending MOAR time in MineCraft soon.
No mobs seem to spawn on that island though… it’s weird.
Rinceable
September 3, 2014 at 14:53
Not weird, BLESSED.
Sith JJ
September 3, 2014 at 14:53
I think Rince spawns on their lands
Admiral Chief Assassin
September 3, 2014 at 14:56
BWAHAHAHA
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 3, 2014 at 14:57
#foreverSPawning
Rinceable
September 3, 2014 at 15:28
I spawn anywhere I want, like, right now, behind you 0_O
Sith JJ
September 3, 2014 at 15:29
LOL
wait… O_o
Rock789
September 3, 2014 at 15:06
Coz even monsters are scared @#$%less by Rince!! **runs**
Rinceable
September 3, 2014 at 15:07
You cannot run! Not on a 3×3 island! 😛
WarframedSquirrel
September 3, 2014 at 15:16
It’s actually around 20×20 at the moment.
Rinceable
September 3, 2014 at 15:23
0_O Get a picture, please!?
WarframedSquirrel
September 3, 2014 at 15:41
Will organize it.
Rock789
September 3, 2014 at 15:32
O f$k! It’s growing?! It’s alive, isn’t it? Kill it! Kill it with fire!!
Rinceable
September 3, 2014 at 15:33
Why you want to kill me 🙁
Rock789
September 3, 2014 at 15:40
Not you… The Island… **shudder**
It’s growing! Was 3×3 and is now 20×20?! If we don’t stop it now, it may consume all of Minecraft!!
Rock789
September 3, 2014 at 15:32
You’d be surprised… 😉
Sith JJ
September 3, 2014 at 14:48
That single sentence just made me want to get Minecraft.
Admiral Chief Assassin
September 3, 2014 at 14:40
“bonjour, la version dématérialisée oui, demain. Pas de date pour la version physique”
Translates into: “Hello, we surrender, please have some cheese while you look at my girlfriends hairy armpits”
😛
Rinceable
September 3, 2014 at 14:42
0-O
WarframedSquirrel
September 3, 2014 at 14:46
I’m sure it actually ends in “while you look at my girlfriends hairy physique”… I might be wrong though.
Sith JJ
September 3, 2014 at 14:48
Yea, but when a woman has armpit hair it’s pretty much all you see.
Admiral Chief Assassin
September 3, 2014 at 14:56
I heard they keep shaved wookiees there…
Norm
September 3, 2014 at 15:06
Those phoo phoo french… :/
Sith JJ
September 3, 2014 at 14:47
Framerate is going to be an issue on a fast-paced game like this.
WarframedSquirrel
September 3, 2014 at 14:53
lol… only 720p at 30fps?
I only hope the new consoles have enough RAM.
Sith JJ
September 3, 2014 at 14:53
MADNESS!
Pieter Kruger
September 3, 2014 at 14:50
Only $5? Sold! ????