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Minecraft console sales surpass PC sales; 54 million sold across all platforms
- Thread starter Vitanimus
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Thats not my qoute. I said Several different configurations OF PCs.
There are Millions of PCs out there with several points of entry to play this game, that can put the availability on Consoles to shame
edits- I typo/autocorrect
lol, funny timing seeing as there was some arguing about this in some thread earlier today 
Don't see a problem with lumping the consoles together against PC though seeing as it's not a static platform like consoles are and there's a fuckload more of them out there than all consoles combined to boot.
End of the day, it's great to see such a huge success story for an indie game continue. That's the important thing.
Don't see a problem with lumping the consoles together against PC though seeing as it's not a static platform like consoles are and there's a fuckload more of them out there than all consoles combined to boot.
End of the day, it's great to see such a huge success story for an indie game continue. That's the important thing.
Objectively Bad Opinion
Member
? I'm not offended.
I'm glad console gamers find solidarity in something, even if they go back to their catty ways as soon as a Digital Foundry article is released.
Lanrutcon
Member
If they had acces to FTB it would blow their little minds. Turns the game into a giant freaking logic puzzle.
"Gee. I wonder what the most efficient way to build a giant nuclear powered bee factory is."
Dredd97
Member
Glad to say I own both pc version and ps3 version (and will be upgrading to the ps4 version in August for less than a fiver).
Dictator93
Member
It's over, period. PC lost its last ace, and that's the end of their Minecraft hopes and dreams.
It's not hyperbole, it's not fanboy drivel. It is LITERALLY it for PC. PC has nothing left, nothing they can do would fix the hole now created by Minecraft. There is no reason left for any one, hardcore or casual, to substantively invest in a PC. Except if they want to play Excel spread sheets. Which will also come to console at some point.
The age of PC is done.
It's not hyperbole, it's not fanboy drivel. It is LITERALLY it for PC. PC has nothing left, nothing they can do would fix the hole now created by Minecraft. There is no reason left for any one, hardcore or casual, to substantively invest in a PC. Except if they want to play Excel spread sheets. Which will also come to console at some point.
The age of PC is done.
Ain't that the truth.
Fucking bonkers. The mobile version was around 15 mil at last count too. The revenue from consoles alone must be mind-boggling.
Edit: Jesus there's some sour shit in this thread. Ugh.
Edit: Jesus there's some sour shit in this thread. Ugh.
There will be no bundle. There will be no advertising. It will probably release on the same day as the PS4 version and never even get a mention beyond an asterisk on the PS4 press release.
Ray Wonder
Founder of the Wounded Tagless Children
Guys, who gives a shit which version is which. 54 million is an amazing accomplishment.
Arthr2ShdsJcksn
Banned
I only have the 360 version, but I keep thinking that I might double dip and get the PC version as well.
Denton
Member
I found these posts funny in the earlier days, but now when I see several metasarcastic posts like this every day, the joke is getting a bit stale .)
As for Minecraft, its success is stunning and unbelieveable. Notch really nailed it, created a phenomenon that millions of kids are going to be begging their parents to buy probably for upcoming decades. It just ain't slowing.
Good for him, I just hope he will do something worthwhile with the money. Like fund new Firefly series, or make some proper AAA FPSRPG game, or...something.
jim-jam bongs
Member
That's ... fair? Why not just lump in cellphones while we are at it?
No the mobile version is over 20m, a given since I assume it's the cheapest.
1st Course
Member
2 months ago
Minecraft hits 21 million downloads on mobile
Last year revenue: 38% PC, 30% console, 25% mobile, 7% merchandise + scrolls
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=788708&highlight=
I like the private servers in the pc version, like the to-scale rendition of denmark. I actually like exploring that stuff more than "playing" the game properly.
TheJollyCorner
Member
Waiting for the PS4 version, so they'll get at least one more sale in a couple of months.
SymbiantXenos
Member
That's a lot of diamonds found.
peanutbutterlatte
Member
jim-jam bongs
Member
The mobile version is pretty seriously gimped iirc. My 12 year old Minecraft expert still plays it on his grandma's iPhone, but he's eagerly awaiting the Vita version since it's going to actually finally be a full portable version.
Jimmyfenix
Member
With X1/PS4/VITA releases to come. THIS GAME WILL NEVER STOP SELLING. WATCH OUT TETRIS!
It's still expensive for a mobile game, and a heavily cut-down version. 20 million sales is really impressive.
It's funny, I've never seen anyone moan that iOS and Android are lumped in together, but lump consoles together and the sky falls in.
You have to consider that Minecraft is a special case, though. Which is why I feel this comparison is fine. What PC indie game sells around 25 million copies and isn't even on Steam?
thelatestmodel
Junior, please.
Same here. Almost every child I know plays Minecraft and has some kind of Minecraft merchandise.
This is because it is a game for kids.
Phat Michael
Banned
How much does it cost?
So, there is a difference between the Mac and "PC" version. You've stated it yourself.
Anyways, I thought some things are just common knowledge. I don't know, more "gamers" play their games on consoles and mobile devices in contrast to desktops and laptops. The numbers aren't really surprising, and probably shouldn't warrant the notion of separating platforms.
jim-jam bongs
Member
That's cos those aren't REAL platforms, old boy.
Vulcano's assistant
Banned
Mad cash
Very much this. Almost an unbelievable number - a great accomplishment for Mojang.
Probably no way to figure it out but I wonder how many copies are from people who bought multiple copies. I've bought multiple PC accounts, the 360 version, and the mobile version. I'll soon have the Xbox One version.
No he didn't. He said the external launcher is different, which isn't even necessary. It's the exact same code being run. And I don't mean "same codebase," I mean literally the same code. It runs on the java runtime environment.
Ricky Ricardo
Member
In a perfect world, we'd get all this and Steam Cards.
But we don't live in a perfect world D:
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
I'm still baffled that this game was such a monster hit with kids.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Already own it on PC/PS3 and will be getting the free Vita version alongside the $5 PS4 version.
googleplex
Member
What?
googleplex
Member
One of the most unnecessarily insulting , and shitty post I've read on Gaf in a while . Did you really not realize how condescending and elitist your post was?
1.21Gigawatts
Banned
Are they counting the mobile versions?
If not:
54mil total
PC+Mac < Consoles
=>
PC+Mac < 27mil
Consoles > 27mil
If not:
54mil total
PC+Mac < Consoles
=>
PC+Mac < 27mil
Consoles > 27mil
The entire premise of lumping together is pretty silly all around.
You don't go and get IOS stuff for andriod, the same goes for windows. The xbox game doesn't get stuffed in the playstation, etc.
Other things they choose to not do is look at pricing per unit. Number of units per household per platform. It isn't too different from just making a generic statement that most gamers have minecraft. It just looks dumb.
Cornbread78
Member
creativity and fun...
My daughter (13) is an addict. PC version, Android version, iOS version, 360 version and the PS3 versions all in my house. It's crazy when she plays on her lap-top and is watching videos of someone else playing on her iPod at the same time....
a complete addict. Now, if I could only get her to be that passionate about her soccer skills, then..... LOL I kid, I kid..
Mengy
wishes it were bannable to say mean things about Marvel
Nope, no difference in the game at all. We have people on the Neocraft server playing on macs right alongside us playing on PC's, it's the exact same game code.
Console players can have their larger sales numbers, us Minecrafters on PC have the most updated best version of the game at all times with the most content! Can you build in a Savannah biome on consoles? Didn't think so!!!
1.21Gigawatts
Banned
Are they counting the mobile versions?
If not:
54mil total
PC+Mac < Consoles
=>
PC+Mac < 27mil
Consoles > 27mil
Edit:
They're counting mobile and mobile is 21mil as of two months ago.
So:
31mil total
=>
PC+Mac < 15.5mil
Consoles > 15.5mil
If not:
54mil total
PC+Mac < Consoles
=>
PC+Mac < 27mil
Consoles > 27mil
Edit:
They're counting mobile and mobile is 21mil as of two months ago.
So:
31mil total
=>
PC+Mac < 15.5mil
Consoles > 15.5mil