Poll: Minecraft XBL

[oplinger]

Thought the xbox didn't have much RAM to work with(at least not enough to run minecraft)

this is why it will never happen.

Consoles don't have much RAM at all. Less than you'd figure I bet. Minecraft would have to be reworked entirely to run on a console. At the least, to run -well- on a console.

 

[Dragonsoulq]

90% of the replies can be summed up as-

Noo... -Elitist comment-

I for one.. don't really care I have it for PC so if Notch wants to go to the effort of porting he can,I would prefer him to continue work on the PC version, but onces he's finished.. go for it

 

[dryg]

I have seen some people asking about Minecraft for consoles, it usually comes down to they want to play on their tv.

Just get a video cable.

I use a 40" HDTV as my main monitor, sitting in my couch playing with keyboard and mouse.

If you then for some reason want a controller, all wired 360 gamepads are compatible with PC and most games.

 

[atomictoast]

It runs on nearly any computer, and by using this forum you've made it clear you have a computer...what's the problem again?

Also, a 3D game can't be 8-bit. Gah.

EDIT: Also, to anyone who picked "Yes, but I wouldn't pay for it."
I dislike you. Immensely.

 

[silver wolf009]

Perhapes, but I wouldn't be fighting tooth and nail for it, I already have it on PC.

 

[Tharwen]

It couldn't run without being completely rewritten. No console runs Java.

Some 8-bit game called Minecraft.

8-bit?

8-bit?

*sigh* Never mind...

 

[C95J]

I think it would be good on XBL or PSN, multiplayer would be easier to access and I think the controls would be easier on a console.

 

[C95J]

Noooooooooo.

It's supposed to be a PC game, it just wouldn't be the same on consoles.

Besides, everybody know PSN is where it's at :]

Wow, fanboy alert!

OP: Sure, sounds like a good idea. I would possibly play it then.

No, I think it would be a bad idea for any console. I just made a comment about PSN because I have a PS3, not because I think it would be any better on a PS3.

Why would it be a bad idea? What does 'It's supposed to be a PC game' mean?

I would love to see you quickly open your inventory, move a spare item to one of your equipped slots, select it, and then attack a creeper with it with a controller. If I know how my inventory is organized (and I do) I can do this in mere seconds.

The fact of the matter is that a game like minecraft works better on the PC because it was DESIGNED FOR IT. There is intensive inventory management and it's simply quicker and easier with a mouse, not a joystick. Also, hotkeys and macros for the win.

Porting this game to a console would similarly be the equivalent of porting RTS, MMORPGs, or any game where mice are beneficial solely because they're speedy to a console, and we all know how well that works.

Also, PC gamers have a sense of pride over the fact that this game is a PC exclusive and the fact that console gamers are envious of it makes us feel good. We like it when our exclusive games remain exclusive, just like you do.

But seriously people, your grandma's computer can run this game. Suck it up and just play it on the guddamn pc. You might even enjoy it.

Maybe the game could pause during inventory management I dunno? You could add hotkeys on the XBL version as well.

Also, how are console gamers envious of it? If I want to play minecraft I just go on my computer and play it, whilst still having all the benefits of having a console.

I should also note that I'm not against PC gaming, just wanted to clarify a few points.

 

[dryg]

Noooooooooo.

It's supposed to be a PC game, it just wouldn't be the same on consoles.

Besides, everybody know PSN is where it's at :]

Wow, fanboy alert!

OP: Sure, sounds like a good idea. I would possibly play it then.

No, I think it would be a bad idea for any console. I just made a comment about PSN because I have a PS3, not because I think it would be any better on a PS3.

Why would it be a bad idea? What does 'It's supposed to be a PC game' mean?

I would love to see you quickly open your inventory, move a spare item to one of your equipped slots, select it, and then attack a creeper with it with a controller. If I know how my inventory is organized (and I do) I can do this in mere seconds.

The fact of the matter is that a game like minecraft works better on the PC because it was DESIGNED FOR IT. There is intensive inventory management and it's simply quicker and easier with a mouse, not a joystick. Also, hotkeys and macros for the win.

Porting this game to a console would similarly be the equivalent of porting RTS, MMORPGs, or any game where mice are beneficial solely because they're speedy to a console, and we all know how well that works.

Also, PC gamers have a sense of pride over the fact that this game is a PC exclusive and the fact that console gamers are envious of it makes us feel good. We like it when our exclusive games remain exclusive, just like you do.

But seriously people, your grandma's computer can run this game. Suck it up and just play it on the guddamn pc. You might even enjoy it.

Maybe the game could pause during inventory management I dunno? You could add hotkeys on the XBL version as well.

Also, how are console gamers envious of it? If I want to play minecraft I just go on my computer and play it, whilst still having all the benefits of having a console.

I should also note that I'm not against PC gaming, just wanted to clarify a few points.

Sure it could pause the game but how would that work in multiplayer? You would be stuck for ages trying to sort your inventory

 

[Vryyk]

I'd like to see it on XBL just so I could play the thing with less lag then my craptop.

 

[inFAMOUSCowZ]

I'd buy it, plus the guy who made it would bet even more money.

 

[C95J]

Noooooooooo.

It's supposed to be a PC game, it just wouldn't be the same on consoles.

Besides, everybody know PSN is where it's at :]

Wow, fanboy alert!

OP: Sure, sounds like a good idea. I would possibly play it then.

No, I think it would be a bad idea for any console. I just made a comment about PSN because I have a PS3, not because I think it would be any better on a PS3.

Why would it be a bad idea? What does 'It's supposed to be a PC game' mean?

I would love to see you quickly open your inventory, move a spare item to one of your equipped slots, select it, and then attack a creeper with it with a controller. If I know how my inventory is organized (and I do) I can do this in mere seconds.

The fact of the matter is that a game like minecraft works better on the PC because it was DESIGNED FOR IT. There is intensive inventory management and it's simply quicker and easier with a mouse, not a joystick. Also, hotkeys and macros for the win.

Porting this game to a console would similarly be the equivalent of porting RTS, MMORPGs, or any game where mice are beneficial solely because they're speedy to a console, and we all know how well that works.

Also, PC gamers have a sense of pride over the fact that this game is a PC exclusive and the fact that console gamers are envious of it makes us feel good. We like it when our exclusive games remain exclusive, just like you do.

But seriously people, your grandma's computer can run this game. Suck it up and just play it on the guddamn pc. You might even enjoy it.

Maybe the game could pause during inventory management I dunno? You could add hotkeys on the XBL version as well.

Also, how are console gamers envious of it? If I want to play minecraft I just go on my computer and play it, whilst still having all the benefits of having a console.

I should also note that I'm not against PC gaming, just wanted to clarify a few points.

Sure it could pause the game but how would that work in multiplayer? You would be stuck for ages trying to sort your inventory

ahh! smart move Mr. Bond!

I guess you would just have to make it so you have all your must need things ready on hotkey.

 

[cheese_wizington]

No, that would be completely fucking terrible.

It'd be like making an American version of Spaced.

 

[Pielikey]

Wouldn't work. The Xbox is too stupid.

No, really. Xbox and PS3 can't use Java, so he would have to remake the game to get it to work. Besides, do you really need it on something other than a PC? Even if it's like a halfway-decent computer it can run the game on absolute max settings...

 

[Ashsaver]

How about Minecraft on Steam instead?