Christmas. My son. Minecraft...

[Duke of Kidderminster]

Just go to the Play store directly on the tablet, find the game and buy it.

The parental controls that the Hudl2 also offer are first rate, whilst you are buying MC in the store make sure you have these set up.

[Legend83]

Ok thanks that could be the way forward, although it's not quite as tangible as opening the wrapping paper and having the game in your hands.

Last but not least, any thoughts on the Playstation Vita as an option?

[Tycho]

Legend83 said:

Ok thanks that could be the way forward, although it's not quite as tangible as opening the wrapping paper and having the game in your hands.

Last but not least, any thoughts on the Playstation Vita as an option?

I don't think that there is cross platform playing on the Sony products.

If you have an old laptop then you should be able to play with your son if he is on the Hudl. (You may need Win 10 though.) I'd get him the Android version and a load of Minecraft books/guides etc to go with it.

Beginner Handbook

Construction Handbook

Redstone Handbook

Combat Handbook

My son has all these books and loves them. The game is far more complicated that you think when Redstone is introduced.

[Zoon]

Legend83 said:

Ok thanks that could be the way forward, although it's not quite as tangible as opening the wrapping paper and having the game in your hands.

Last but not least, any thoughts on the Playstation Vita as an option?

The Nintendo Switch version is rated highly, which as has already been mentioned, allows portable and TV play without fuss.

[Duke of Kidderminster]

don't know about the PS Vita.

But one option to add in are the official MC construction handbooks, that'll give him a gift to unwrap. they give all sorts of inspirations, instructions and plans for creating some pretty impressive things.

[Tycho]

Zoon said:

Legend83 said:

Ok thanks that could be the way forward, although it's not quite as tangible as opening the wrapping paper and having the game in your hands.

Last but not least, any thoughts on the Playstation Vita as an option?

The Nintendo Switch version is rated highly, which as has already been mentioned, allows portable and TV play without fuss.

Not the most cost effective if you haven't got the Switch though...

[Legend83]

Tycho said:

Not the most cost effective if you haven't got the Switch though...

Whatever I end up buying, as far as the wife knows it cost £50 max .

[Zoon]

Tycho said:

Not the most cost effective if you haven't got the Switch though...

Hang on is this the frivolous purchase thread?

...leaves

[Tycho]

Zoon said:

Tycho said:

Not the most cost effective if you haven't got the Switch though...

Hang on is this the frivolous purchase thread?

...leaves

Legend83 said:

Whatever I end up buying, as far as the wife knows it cost £50 max .

I know the feeling.

[PistonBroker]

Once my 8yo has killed the battery on his Kindle Fire he surreptitiously nicks my iPhone 5C and then, once that's exhausted, he'll ask me to switch the Xbox 360 on.

I've never seen him play it on the Laptop. That appears to be reserved solely for Roblox.

So a) my son is hopelessly addicted to Minecraft/Roblox and b) it doesn't seem to matter what you play Minecraft on.

I like the sound of using it as a reason to build a Raspberry Pi. It would help when I try to convince myself that it's all setting him up for a career in coding.

[schmunk]

Tycho said:

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?

The Play Store:

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

To Note: The Android version of Minecraft is somewhat cut down from the full version. Not that a 6 year old may notice, though.

[Mammasaid]

Sorted

http://www.very.co.uk/xbox-one-s-500gbnbspconsole-...

Minecraft for him and COD for you!

[Mammasaid]

schmunk said:

Tycho said:

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?

The Play Store:

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

To Note: The Android version of Minecraft is somewhat cut down from the full version. Not that a 6 year old may notice, though.

Not any more since the Better Together update came along (sounds very W1A, I know)

https://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Better_Together_Up...

[_dobbo_]

Dan_1981 said:

pitchfork said:

Be aware that there are reports of grooming gangs operating through Minecraft.

This is true - the games are called HOECS

hidden 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.

That's just NONCE SENSE

[Foliage]

Id say buy him his own hudl, lock it down, get mine craft on it for him.

And some lego

https://www.lego.com/en-us/minecraft

[DRCAGE]

_dobbo_ said:

Dan_1981 said:

pitchfork said:

Be aware that there are reports of grooming gangs operating through Minecraft.

This is true - the games are called HOECS

hidden 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.

That's just NONCE SENSE

[Legend83]

Thanks for all the advice everyone - I think the route I am going down is getting a Fire 7 tablet (£30 on Black Friday deal) for him with Minecraft pre-loaded for Christmas Day. It takes away the issue with sharing the TV, plus he can play other games and watch Blue Planet on iPlayer etc.

I'm sure he will be fine with touch-screen controls but assuming you can connect a game pad to the Fire 7 somehow (bluetooth?).

[Zoon]

Legend83 said:

Thanks for all the advice everyone - I think the route I am going down is getting a Fire 7 tablet (£30 on Black Friday deal) for him with Minecraft pre-loaded for Christmas Day. It takes away the issue with sharing the TV, plus he can play other games and watch Blue Planet on iPlayer etc.

I'm sure he will be fine with touch-screen controls but assuming you can connect a game pad to the Fire 7 somehow (bluetooth?).

Amazon game controller should work.

[rustyuk]

We have the Raspberry Pi version too and we struggled to get it working on a full hd screen.

[Legend83]

Blue Fire 7 with case ordered - £20 (I forgot I had £10 credit on my Amazon account)
Minecraft App - £5

Leaves me ample budget for a couple of the 'Guide to...' books as well.