Minecraft for consoles exclusive to Xbox 360, building spring 2012 launch

[jkipp82]

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Markus "Notch" Persson has confirmed via Twitter (http://twitter.com/#!/notch/status/128564849809694720) that the console version of Minecraft, announced during E3 for Xbox 360 (http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/07/minecraft-on-360-wont-be-a-straight-port-not-developed-by-mo/), will be exclusive to Microsoft's system (meaning no PSN or WiiWare versions).
The game will arrive on Xbox Live in the spring of 2012.

Those heading to MineCon (http://www.joystiq.com/tag/minecon) in Las Vegas next month (http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/11/minecon-tickets-available-now/) will be able to try out the Xbox 360 version. The PC version is also being completed, having already sold millions (http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/05/minecraft-hits-3-million-notch-buys-us-all/) in its beta state. Those heading to MineCon will receive alpha codes (http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/08/minecon-attendees-get-alpha-codes-for-cobalt-scrolls/) for Mojang's Scrolls (http://www.joystiq.com/game/scrolls) and Cobalt (http://www.joystiq.com/game/cobalt).

[Caister]

I just saw this and have to bring it back to life. Really? No one commented on this post? No one plays Minecraft at the Haven? I find that incredibly unlikely.

Holla back y'all (yea I said it)

[reapermech]

i wonder how this is going to work on the 360 using a controller ??? i tried the castle miner and the other indie minecraft rip offs they just dont feel right for a console

[Caister]

I bet LT for place block and RT for mining/etc. Then Inv, jump, etc... buttons.