Minecraft on Console: can it work?

Minecraft broke the one million sales mark just weeks into the new year, and since then has sold hundreds of thousands of copies at an incredibly fast rate. With a mobile release of the game approaching, it’s time to start speculating about the possibility of a console release and what it would mean for the game.

[Tommykrem]

Agree with the article, Minecraft would work on console, but the network play would need to be revamped a bit, and perhaps structured a bit too. I suppose that's one of the reasons why it's still a beta. I'm sort of fine by setting up own servers and writing down IP adresses on PC, but on console I expect it to be understandable for everyone who can get their hands on the game.

Also, I think it would do very well with standard controllers. Move wouldn't make Minecraft a better experience, I think.

[Stealth20k]

move would make it suck

[NukaCola]

Other than the level editing, what can you do in Minecraft? I would love it if you were able to do more than just walk around . Can you fight, solve puzzles, push blocks, etc?

[SkyCrawler]

Nuka you should play the beta...

[dead_eye]

I don't see why he goes on about it needing to have motion control. Don't think move would make it better or worse.

Why not just have mouse and keyboard support. Don't both PS3 AND Xbox360 have this.

I'd buy it on console cos my laptop is shit and can't even handle this game to well lol.

[RedSoakedSponge]

dead eye, do you "see no future" in this? HAHA sorry, couldnt resist :P

[dead_eye]

lol

[warrior9988]

yes would love it on PSN or xbla market place

[Neo Nugget]

Minecraft: Kinect!

:P

[Burning_Finger]

Only on the PS3 I guess. M$ won't allows mods.

[tdrules]

all those PS3 games with mod support...

[headwing45]

Developers don't take advantage of it, but there still allowed. UT3 is the biggest (and probably only) example.

[Persistantthug]

Definitely possible on the PS3 as long as developers are willing to support it.

I imagine that they are not for most games because why support a feature that makes your $15 map packs and $5 Street Fighter costumes sell less?

Lets hope Valve isn't as greedy as the others.

[tdrules]

@above

it's capable of it but never been utilised, after 5 years.
but sure, call it a feature ;)

[Wardog1368]

Notch has too small a development team to do this. And why would you need it on console anyway? Just about any PC can run it.

[BK-201]

Its more of a relax on my couch with my big tv kind of thing. I wish there was a wireless HDMI kind of connection that supports 1080p so I could play using my PC but nope.

[kevnb]

there is actually, its called widi. Look for it to catch on big in the next few years.

[branchedout]

About anything can run it, but not too many can run it -well-
The game's poorly optimized in java. Setting graphics to high on most laptops brings it to a halt basically.

Even on my PC, it heats my GPU up as much as the most demanding PC games.

[dead_eye]

My laptop can't handle it to well.

[marioPSUC]

Actually the 360 is gonna have minecraft. Its called Fortress Craft, made by a different guy, but its the same thing.

Go look it up, its supposed to come out soon on the indie marketplace

[plb]

I wonder how it will fair given that MC is updated so often with new features.

[marioPSUC]

well he said he plans to release the entire game through parts, I dont really like the idea but its really the only way he can get the entire game onto the console

[tdrules]

LOL, well maybe someone who isn't incompetent could try.
FortressCraft failed indie game testing I believe.

Either way, the part of Minecraft that is successful, being able to host own servers, pricing mechanic, frequent updates.
they just wouldn't work on console.

also I doubt Notch wants to pay loyalty fees to greedy platform holders do you?

[lochdoun]

Just bring it to Steam.

[plb]

Yeah, wonder why it isn't there?

[Wardog1368]

Because he had been able to sell 1 million copies on his own and all that money is his and only his. He owes nothing to anyone except the small staff he's hired.

[kevnb]

meh, keep it on pc only. Dont let greedy console makers in on any of the money.

[ZeroX9876]

um, my friends are all playing it with 360 controllers or PS2 to usb controllers with the help of Xpadder. you can lay off on the sofa and play some minecraft with some buddys. minecraft is a nice experience and I think console owners should be able to have a chance to try this awesome indie game.
Hell, sony or Microsoft should consider promoting the company to make this game available on their respective network. Notch shouldn't have to make the steps for console release, Sony and microsoft should do the effort to bring it over!

For 15$, If I could buy it for my PS3 or 360, I would buy it a second time right away!! :D