Split-Screen Refunds
Not long ago, Microsoft was slammed with complaints about the split-screen functionality of MCX360 - it was only available to players with an HD TV and a proper HDMI connection to the console - and in recent days, they have addressed those complaints. Microsoft has revised its listing for the game, and has been offering a refund to customers who paid for a game that didn't work as advertised (or not advertised, as the case is here).
The split-screen feature of the game was a huge draw to newcomers, especially those that believed they could just have a few friends over for a romp through the sandbox world. The initially ambiguous wording of guest passes and complete lack of forewarning regarding split-screen requirements made many buyers upset that they had been misled. The HD requirement wasn't listed in on the game's Xbox marketplace page, although this has been rectified in recent days to avoid confusion.
The guest passes, while initially confusing, have not changed meaningfully since launch, and continue to work as intended.
MCX360 1.7.3? Soon!
In more positive news, MCX360 will soon be seeing its first major update, to what most PC players knew as Beta 1.7.3! Even better, Microsoft's Roger Carpenter says he will likely discuss the update in his Thursday Minecraft Stream! You can see the stream's channel by clicking - be sure to check in tomorrow for all the details!
I will reveal at least one tidbit - pistons are included.
Because people want to play with friends. But play with people they actually know.
Not trying to sound mean, but you voiced your opinion and I want to voice mine. First off, you say that you bought your TV in 2000, and when HD came out you didn't see a difference. Well, HD TV's came out a few years before 2000, so your parents may have just been buying cheaply to reduce cost. Also, unless you are on a really tight budget, HDTV s are really not that expensive, only about $130.00 for a good one. yes, I agree with your point that "Why buy new tech when old tech works fine, " but sooner or later everyone will have an HDTV, and the time seems to be now to buy one. I also agree with what you said about the people on the Kokatu article, they are just jerks.
edit: nevermind. someone already answered this. HDMI is not required
Just buy an HDMI cable.
You are wrong, the seeds are the same insofar as the 1024x1024 blocks that it renders around the spawn point.
You are off-topic, sir, you should probably be taken to the Nether and given a sound thrashing.
I'm interested, does this render your copy of Minecraft unplayable? If they update it later, for other people, do you have to purchase it again, or do you still retain the rights to play the game?
Is it literally going to be like 1.7.3?
If so, I'm jealous.
But sprinkles don't cost much anyway...