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While it is a decent port of the PC game, it differs in a few ways which may or may not make a difference to you:
-The worlds are much smaller due to the limitations of the system.
-There are many items, enemies, etc. that are still not in the PS3 version such as Witches, Withers, Redstone Blocks, Slime Blocks, Comparators, Hoppers, Droppers, Horses, Rabbits, just to name some. Many of these are on the way.
-There is zero support for mods on the console versions. There are some DLC texture packs and skins that are available, but nothing that changes *how* the game plays.
-The game can be purchased on disc, from most retail outlets. It can also be downloaded from the Playstation Store.
-The cost is between £14-19 if I have it correct. Maybe someone in the UK can confirm or correct this. I'm in the U.S. and I'm not 100% positive.
-There are also no dedicated servers. Players can join each others games only while the host is playing.
-Creative Mode and the difficulty settings cannot be changed during gameplay. To change any of these requires exiting the world then reloading it with the new mode/difficulty.
-It is a solid port, it's just lacking some. The physics and Redstone stuff works the same (provided the items are available). Basically, if it works on the PC, 99% of the time it works on the console versions.
-Crafting does not require "drawing" the item with the raw materials. Click to open the Crafting Table Menu, chose item, click and it's made. No memorizing recipes needed, the crafting menu shows what's required. It simplifies things and makes it much quicker to craft.
- It's a relatively small download and an affordable game.
-Aside from a few glitches here or there, it runs well.
-There is a free demo version that you can download from the Playstation Store to try out.
-Integrated voice chat.
-It's a very easy game to get a Platinum Trophy on, for those who are Trophy hunters.
Let me know if you have more questions or if you need any clarification on my answers. (I'm rather sleepy at the moment and I'm not sure how clear I'm being.)
Are we trying to compare ps3 and PC versions again?
Hasn't this been hashed out to death even more than ps3/4 comparisons?
They're different, designed for different markets, with different features. They'll never be alike, nor should they be.
You should be asking why the PC doesn't have some of the features the ps3 does....
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With all due respect, Geneo, I think you're reading a different topic than what exists here.
Someone who hasn't played Minecraft in awhile wanted to know what the PS3 version is like compared to what he played before, apparently because he is thinking about buying it.
I then answered.
There is no bashing or anything that stated that the PS3 version *should* be anything. It was a simple list of what the PS3 version is compared to what the PC version is.
As a matter of fact, I'm pretty happy overall with what the PS3 version is and I'm glad that I own it. I also think that you're not given the console version enough credit for how much they actually are alike.
I realize that there is always drama on the Internet, but I'm not seeing any here, unless the OP was trolling.
(Hangs head.)
You're right of course, I just jumped on the "how is it compared to the current PC build?" line.
It's about $20, via PSN, and it's about 2-3 updates behind the PC. No mods. (Console versions can't have mods).
You can read about the differences here: http://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Console_Edition
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That's one nice thing about the console versions. You can just hit start on another controller and play two player split-screen instantly. Also, if you have more than one console (I think the limit is three), you can have the game installed on multiple ones and play in each other's worlds without needing a server. There are two PS3's in my house and me and my roommate can play together from different rooms in the same world or work on our own worlds individually. It's a nice option for easy multiplayer and we only paid once for the game.
It's a bit smaller in scope, but it definitely provides pretty much the same experience as the PC version. I personally migrated to the PC version recently and it feels like the same game on both the console and the PC. I am actually disliking having to learn the crafting recipes after just being able to choose from a list of items, but I'm not really complaining. hehe It's just something that I need to get used to.
I'd say that you and your brothers will have a lot of fun with it, as pretty much everyone else who has played it has. I kinda look at Minecraft as being like a box of Legos. Give it to one kid and it's a box full of little plastic blocks that gets spilled on the floor. Give it to another kid and it's a castle, a spaceship, a dinosaur, or an entire city. It can be whatever the player puts into it.
how is it compared to the current PC build?
How is the support for mods?
where do i buy it and how much does it cost in £
Etc.
From a veteran minecraft player,. whom have been out of the loop for a while...
-The worlds are much smaller due to the limitations of the system.
-There are many items, enemies, etc. that are still not in the PS3 version such as Witches, Withers, Redstone Blocks, Slime Blocks, Comparators, Hoppers, Droppers, Horses, Rabbits, just to name some. Many of these are on the way.
-There is zero support for mods on the console versions. There are some DLC texture packs and skins that are available, but nothing that changes *how* the game plays.
-The game can be purchased on disc, from most retail outlets. It can also be downloaded from the Playstation Store.
-The cost is between £14-19 if I have it correct. Maybe someone in the UK can confirm or correct this. I'm in the U.S. and I'm not 100% positive.
-There are also no dedicated servers. Players can join each others games only while the host is playing.
-Creative Mode and the difficulty settings cannot be changed during gameplay. To change any of these requires exiting the world then reloading it with the new mode/difficulty.
-It is a solid port, it's just lacking some. The physics and Redstone stuff works the same (provided the items are available). Basically, if it works on the PC, 99% of the time it works on the console versions.
-Crafting does not require "drawing" the item with the raw materials. Click to open the Crafting Table Menu, chose item, click and it's made. No memorizing recipes needed, the crafting menu shows what's required. It simplifies things and makes it much quicker to craft.
- It's a relatively small download and an affordable game.
-Aside from a few glitches here or there, it runs well.
-There is a free demo version that you can download from the Playstation Store to try out.
-Integrated voice chat.
-It's a very easy game to get a Platinum Trophy on, for those who are Trophy hunters.
Let me know if you have more questions or if you need any clarification on my answers. (I'm rather sleepy at the moment and I'm not sure how clear I'm being.)
Hasn't this been hashed out to death even more than ps3/4 comparisons?
They're different, designed for different markets, with different features. They'll never be alike, nor should they be.
You should be asking why the PC doesn't have some of the features the ps3 does....
Someone who hasn't played Minecraft in awhile wanted to know what the PS3 version is like compared to what he played before, apparently because he is thinking about buying it.
I then answered.
There is no bashing or anything that stated that the PS3 version *should* be anything. It was a simple list of what the PS3 version is compared to what the PC version is.
As a matter of fact, I'm pretty happy overall with what the PS3 version is and I'm glad that I own it. I also think that you're not given the console version enough credit for how much they actually are alike.
I realize that there is always drama on the Internet, but I'm not seeing any here, unless the OP was trolling.
You're right of course, I just jumped on the "how is it compared to the current PC build?" line.
It's about $20, via PSN, and it's about 2-3 updates behind the PC. No mods. (Console versions can't have mods).
You can read about the differences here: http://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Console_Edition
Yeah i have been considering buying the ps3 version for a while now. Tought it would be a great addition to my library of games for the ps3 and
a great game to share with my 2 younger brothers aging from 9-12.
Best regards: Covo
It's a bit smaller in scope, but it definitely provides pretty much the same experience as the PC version. I personally migrated to the PC version recently and it feels like the same game on both the console and the PC. I am actually disliking having to learn the crafting recipes after just being able to choose from a list of items, but I'm not really complaining. hehe It's just something that I need to get used to.
I'd say that you and your brothers will have a lot of fun with it, as pretty much everyone else who has played it has. I kinda look at Minecraft as being like a box of Legos. Give it to one kid and it's a box full of little plastic blocks that gets spilled on the floor. Give it to another kid and it's a castle, a spaceship, a dinosaur, or an entire city. It can be whatever the player puts into it.