Minecraft Launches on Apple TV Today for $19.99

[BlueGummiBear]

I recommend using a game controller for this. Steel Series Nimbus for example.

 

[mytdave]

Excellent. My kid has be clamoring for this.

 

[NightFox]

Let's start a caption competition for "What's Tim Cook thinking"?

Maybe "Sheesh, couldn't Microsoft have made those blocks thinner?"

 

[sudo1996]

Wow. Own on iOS devices. Should be free if purchased on iOS already.

Well, it's only $7 on iOS, right?

 

[akuma13]

Awesome, since I own the iPad version, I should be all set to go the next time I boot up my Apple TV, right?

It's the same internals as the iPad, no?

Hahaha let's see about that.

 

[NightFox]

For those interested, Minecraft for Apple TV will cost $19.99.

And how much for those of us who aren't interested?

 

[xinam]

Not showing up in the UK yet.

 

[sudo1996]

Awesome, since I own the iPad version, I should be all set to go the next time I boot up my Apple TV, right?

It's the same internals as the iPad, no?

The Apple TV does have the same internals, but I doubt the game is the same.
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Yeah, but imagine how much easier it is going to be for him to show you what he is doing or has done if it is on the family TV in the living room. You might even want to encourage that so that he interacts more with the family while messing around with it.

He could always AirPlay from his PC to the TV. Not to be one of those "PC gamer" people, but the PC version of this particular game is really the version to play due to server and mod support.

 

[Sasparilla]

Isn't that what it costs on all platforms?

Yeah its the same price (in the U.S. at least) on a Xbone or a PS/4 and the graphics look about the same. Not sure how you could use the regular controller for this - would think you'd definitely want the game controller.

 

[thekeyring]

Looks like my iTunes gift cards will be split between this and Super Mario Run haha.

 

[redman042]

Yeah, but can you save the game in iCloud and then continue it on your iPad? I am guessing the answer is NO (unless you spring additional cash for Realms), therefore I'm not going to get this for my kid, because there's little point if she can't continue working on her world.

 

[Hirakata]

why is everything getting more expensive???

yes, i say that somewhat sarcastically.

Sarcastically or rhetorically? Because things are getting more expensive.

 

[Gigatel]

So this appears to be the mobile version of the game, correct? Not the desktop version?

 

[69Mustang]

Excellent. My kid has be clamoring for this.

I am an avid gamer (PC and console) yet I don't get the attraction of Minecraft. My 11 year old abso-freaking-lutely loves it. If I would allow it, she could exist on Minecraft and Hot Pockets. If she owns it, Minecraft is on it.

 

[picciano]

Awesome, since I own the iPad version, I should be all set to go the next time I boot up my Apple TV, right?

It's the same internals as the iPad, no?

Well, similar internals, completely different financials.

 

[blacktape242]

Sarcastically or rhetorically? Because things are getting more expensive.

I think im going to cry when or IF the new iMac comes out.

 

[dugbug]

oh come on folks, $20 is not breaking the bank and they frequently update the minecraft universe, well worth supporting.

 

[DotCom2]

Sooooo does anybody actually have it yet that can tell us about it?

 

[lunarworks]

Sarcastically or rhetorically? Because things are getting more expensive.

Chrono Trigger cost me the equivalent of $200 in today's dollars when it came out...

 

[SirRahikkala]

oh come on folks, $20 is not breaking the bank and they frequently update the minecraft universe, well worth supporting.

I rarely hear positive things about the Microsoft owned products or services on this forum.

 

[Vicklouisville]

it is expensive.... but remember they are giving quite a few maps in to it .. which you buy IN APP PURCHASE....

 

[Menel]

So this is different than the Pocket Edition we may already have purchased on the AppStore? Pass.

 

[lunarworks]

I rarely hear positive things about the Microsoft owned products or services on this forum.

I'm quite happy with my Office 365 subscription. Windows 10 is also fairly decent, although I would not switch to it from Mac.

Right now, though, I'm going through a hellish time untangling my organization's mess of Windows Servers...

 

[Zimmy68]

I think the breakdown of versions goes like this.

Mobile "Pocket" edition (iPhone and iPad)
Full Windows/MAC Java version for PCs.
Console version (PS3,Xbox360,PS4, Wii U, Xbox One) which is like the PC version but more limited.

I'm guessing the aTV version matches the console one.

It's a big pass for me but I am not a Minecraft fan.
But I would like to know who it is for?
If you are serious about Minecraft, what benefit does this version give you?
I would think it would be the last version you would buy.

 

[usurffree]

My 8 year old has already sent a text. Kids have already started spreading this like gasoline on a fire. Guess I'll pull the trigger when home.