Christmas. My son. Minecraft...
Discussion
So there is one single thing my 6 year old son has been going on about for ages, and that is Minecraft.
I intend to get it for him in some format for Christmas but I am a bit in the dark about what the best route is.
We already have a PS3 for which I could just buy him that version, but as it resides in the lounge he will end up competing for use of the main TV with the rest of the family.
So then I thought what about a handheld console plus Minecraft...however I don't think it is available for any of the Nintendo handhelds and the Sony Vita is seemingly a busted flush?
We also have a Hudl2 tablet but it is pretty basic...
Guidance?
I intend to get it for him in some format for Christmas but I am a bit in the dark about what the best route is.
We already have a PS3 for which I could just buy him that version, but as it resides in the lounge he will end up competing for use of the main TV with the rest of the family.
So then I thought what about a handheld console plus Minecraft...however I don't think it is available for any of the Nintendo handhelds and the Sony Vita is seemingly a busted flush?
We also have a Hudl2 tablet but it is pretty basic...
Guidance?
I think Minecraft is available on the Switch - but that obviously means also buying a console. The advantage however is that its portable, so you can keep him entertained on those long car journeys or the boring trips to grans and he wont have to hog the TV. For my nephews at least, portable gaming is key to keeping them entertained.
If he has friends that play Minecraft online it might be worth trying to get the same version so he can play along. I think MS was talking about cross platform play but unsure on wether thats happened yet.
If he has friends that play Minecraft online it might be worth trying to get the same version so he can play along. I think MS was talking about cross platform play but unsure on wether thats happened yet.
Here is the info on cross platform:
https://www.polygon.com/2017/9/20/16340186/minecra...
I had it on my S7 Edge with the Gear VR and it is really good in VR although it can make you a bit queasy if you aren't careful.
https://www.polygon.com/2017/9/20/16340186/minecra...
I had it on my S7 Edge with the Gear VR and it is really good in VR although it can make you a bit queasy if you aren't careful.
sgtBerbatov said:
I have the PS3 version and I like it as a casual thing. But, as far as I know, it lacks mods. And when you see what everyone gets up to with Minecraft, it's the mods that make it.
Would it be possible to get it on the PC for him? I don't think it takes a lot to get it running really.
We have a very dusty old desktop PC (it can run Company of Heroes as a guide to it's grunt) in the loft and a couple of mediocre laptops...Would it be possible to get it on the PC for him? I don't think it takes a lot to get it running really.
Legend83 said:
We have a very dusty old desktop PC (it can run Company of Heroes as a guide to it's grunt) in the loft and a couple of mediocre laptops...
Here is a PC demo:https://minecraft.net/en-us/demo/
Minecraft is like crack to kids! I have a 10 year old who is addicted.
Best version by far is the Java Version running on a PC \ Laptop. Specs aren't particularly demanding so an old PC or Laptop should work. Think the game is about £15 so won't break the bank.
Once you get online it's astounding the number or severs and worlds you can visit.
Get ready to start going to the conventions too!
Best version by far is the Java Version running on a PC \ Laptop. Specs aren't particularly demanding so an old PC or Laptop should work. Think the game is about £15 so won't break the bank.
Once you get online it's astounding the number or severs and worlds you can visit.
Get ready to start going to the conventions too!
pitchfork said:
Be aware that there are reports of grooming gangs operating through Minecraft.
This is true - the games are called HOECShidden On-line Entrapment Control System
On-line paedophiles can actually make your keyboard release toxic vapours that make you suggestible.
The odour actually makes your children smell of hammers.
I'm planning to get a PS4 for Christmas partly so my 6 year old son has something to play Minecraft on, I've got a version of it on a laptop but he struggles a bit using keyboard and mouse. It will be attached to the big TV so that all of us can use it however...
Great feature of the PS4 is being able to stream games to other devices so he'll be able to play it on my laptop (not sure the one he has is beefy enough) with a controller plugged in. You can play streamed games on Android devices too, officially this is only for Sony phones and tablets but some kind soul has hacked the app so it can be installed on most Android devices. Pretty sure you can even hook the controller up via Bluetooth.
Great feature of the PS4 is being able to stream games to other devices so he'll be able to play it on my laptop (not sure the one he has is beefy enough) with a controller plugged in. You can play streamed games on Android devices too, officially this is only for Sony phones and tablets but some kind soul has hacked the app so it can be installed on most Android devices. Pretty sure you can even hook the controller up via Bluetooth.
mp3manager said:
Raspberry Pi 3. Great father, son project for Christmas day.
I really like the idea of this, but the reality would more than likely be me pulling my hair out while it fails to work, the turkey burning and my son moaning "I want to play Minecraft".I guess the alternative is I set it all up Christmas Eve for him to have when he wakes on Christmas morning.
Legend83 said:
mp3manager said:
Raspberry Pi 3. Great father, son project for Christmas day.
I really like the idea of this, but the reality would more than likely be me pulling my hair out while it fails to work, the turkey burning and my son moaning "I want to play Minecraft".I guess the alternative is I set it all up Christmas Eve for him to have when he wakes on Christmas morning.
Minecraft will run on almost anything, you can play it via a browser these days.
It's a great game, My son has been mad on it for years now.
PC version is best for playing the game, but for the love of god, give them a non-admin account and use Microsoft Family to stop them downloading metric tonnes of malware via 'skin packs' and 'mods' online. It will also help some way with online security.
Console versions of the game are easier to manage for parents though, no mods, no hacks and online security is the same as any other console game.
It's a great game, My son has been mad on it for years now.
PC version is best for playing the game, but for the love of god, give them a non-admin account and use Microsoft Family to stop them downloading metric tonnes of malware via 'skin packs' and 'mods' online. It will also help some way with online security.
Console versions of the game are easier to manage for parents though, no mods, no hacks and online security is the same as any other console game.
Legend83 said:
Duke of Kidderminster said:
It also runs just fine on the Hudl2 which is what you mentioned you already have.
How do you get it on the Hudl2 or any tablet for that matter? Do you pay and download direct from the Minecraft site?https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com....
You can also use a bluetooth controller with it if you don't like the touchscreen controls.
Edited by Tycho on Tuesday 21st November 14:20
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