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The mobile version of Minecraft, currently in development by Mojang AB, will initially be released exclusively on the Android-based Xperia Play from Sony Ericsson, Gamasutra has learned. The news came after an invite to a special E3 after hours party that will include what sounds like a playable version of Minecraft on the Xperia Play.

"When playing on smartphones you will have a different screen size compared to PC, different hardware, different attention spans and thus the game needs to be customized to fit the mobile specifications," said a spokesperson for Mojang when speaking with Gamasutra.

The release date of the mobile version is not known at this time, though it will likely follow suit with Minecraft by releasing early with consistent updates, Gamasutra said. The length of the exclusivity for the Xperia Play is also not known.

More details are expected to be announced at the upcoming Sony mixer during E3, which is being held June 6 to June 9, 2011. We'll be on hand at E3 and will provide any new information we discover on Minecraft and its mobile counterpart.
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#1

Posted 24 May 2011 - 09:48 PM

interesting<br />

#2

Posted 24 May 2011 - 09:48 PM

I don't think my Droid will handle Minecraft very well, even running at 1.2Ghz lol. :(

#3

Posted 24 May 2011 - 09:53 PM

Hope the exclusivity for Xperia play is not long at all, i will not buy an sony ericsson once more, never ever.

#4

Posted 24 May 2011 - 10:01 PM

Big mistake. Should have gone with iPhone IMO.

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Posted 24 May 2011 - 10:05 PM

Lol. Might lag?

#6

Posted 24 May 2011 - 10:09 PM

Wait is it out or only in testing? Would love minecraft on my mobile.

#7

Posted 24 May 2011 - 10:15 PM

iPhone would be a much better choice... :Skeleton:

#8

Posted 24 May 2011 - 10:25 PM

Want, now! And for those who want it on iPhone, screw you... the Xperia play is gonna kick ass...

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Posted 24 May 2011 - 10:31 PM

The Xperia, was on my mind. Not it's an 80%&nbsp;guarantee. Only thing is...verzions 4G, when the Xperia is 3G ._.&nbsp;<br>But other than that, it's good that it's going on the Xperia, because for all you Iphone People. The Iphone can't hold those Graphics!!! But the Sony Xperia is a guarantee to hold almost anything from Psp2 Graphics! <br>But my Questions is...will you be able to play online!?!&nbsp;

#10

Posted 24 May 2011 - 10:34 PM

Lets hope it moves to Android Galaxy quick. Minecraft would be PERFECT on my phone.

#11

Posted 24 May 2011 - 10:34 PM

um so my xoom won't be able to play minecraft? i hope so D:

#12

Posted 24 May 2011 - 10:42 PM

This could be a major issue with it being on Sony, especially considering all the trouble they are having with data breaches lately.

#13

Posted 24 May 2011 - 10:49 PM

I'll give it 2 days before the xperia lock is hacked.

#14

Posted 24 May 2011 - 10:51 PM

there has only been 1 breach -.- just shows how much people pay attention.

#15

Posted 24 May 2011 - 10:58 PM

Hopefully it would work fine on my Motorola Xoom.

#16

Posted 24 May 2011 - 11:01 PM

Would run perfect on my desire z

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Posted 24 May 2011 - 11:02 PM

It will hopefully come out on iOS to, right? DON'T DISAPPOINT ME NOTCH &gt;.&gt; Cuz if it's not on iOS, that'd just be plain stupid.

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Posted 24 May 2011 - 11:05 PM

For those who are trashing on Sony because of ONE security Breach. I'll give the Xperia one year! AND WATCH IT BE HACK FREE! SUCKAS<br>If you no nothing of sony STFU

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Posted 24 May 2011 - 11:16 PM

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Big mistake. Should have gone with iPhone IMO.
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Would it even work on an iPhone? I can't imagine the controls being very good.

#20

Posted 24 May 2011 - 11:34 PM

^ Yes it would work on the iPhone very easily, take a look at some of the minecraft clones ( I know horrible ) But they got the controls pretty spot on.
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