Playing this heavily on the PS4. Think I might get this. Being able to take this on the go, or better yet, play anywhere. Esp play while TV on is a big plus for me. (Yes yes, I know I could use my Vita. But playing Remote play Vita of PS4 Minecraft was laggy for me and uncomfortable due to lack of buttons/etc)
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Minecraft Switch details: 60fps, 13x bigger worlds than WiiU, WiiU world transfers
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It's much closer to ps4 size than old gen.
Jonneh3003
Banned
Not far off compared to other versions. No one expected it to be on par with PS4, I expected a quick port of the Wii U version.
I missed where they mentioned it was 60 fps in portable mode, but that's great to hear. Was hoping for maps as big as the PS4 version, but glad they are not as small as the PS3 version. I don't really understand the limitation of map size when the Pocket Edition is now unlimited and can be played on tablets with inferior specifications to the Switch.
Smiles and Cries
Member
I have it on PS4 as well but willing to double dip for the same reasons that and I don't have a Vita
still waiting for the full price backlash all Switch ports seem to get lol
Pocket edition now has Infinite worlds though. So Android and iOS devices. Can't believe that these phones etc have more brute rendering power than a PS4 / Xbox One / Switch.
Yea I know... very late to the party on this one.
JoshuaJSlone
Member
Apparently the minimum requirements for PC version are 2 GB RAM, and phones/tablets have about the same storage situation as Switch (and worse than even PS3 or X360), so neither of those convinces me. The first one as a design decision, maybe, but then that wouldn't explain why the Switch version is smaller than the PS4/One versions. *shrug*
Smiles and Cries
Member
he was holding the Switch up to the camera for the stream to see the screen and said something like 'You can't see it from the stream but this is running at 60 fps'
since it was not a docked console he really meant the portable unless we find out later he was wrong to say it like that but they are the developers
Console versions are almost 3x bigger
Jonneh3003
Banned
I did say compared to other versions. I was expecting the Switch port to be on par with last gen.
To be fair, I think anyone complaining that Minecraft here being full price, will be full of themselves. Since this isn't a port and more of another product to get out on another platform. Of course it's going to be full price.
I really wish I could transfer between editions. lol
Thanks! I didn't watch the entire Direct so I missed that announcement.
Why? World size is dependant on ram, last gen was gimped by 512mb
CrashPrime
Member
So does this game feature any questing? After something like Dragon Quest Builders I am not so sure I could play this with zero guidance.
Smiles and Cries
Member
I still think the Switch in portable mode keeping 60fps was their target
not saying I know why they don't do unlimited map sizes on consoles maybe this is something they are saving for special versions like on Scorpio
there has to be some reason for controlling the map sizes this much
they are owned by Microsoft so it could very well be planned out this way
Jonneh3003
Banned
Just because there's more hardware power doesn't mean I expected Microsoft to put the extra work in. Pleasantly surprised.
Well the difference between WiiU/360 ect and Switch is nearly 13x while the difference between Switch and PS4 is 2.7x. So certainly comparatively its not that massive a difference.
JetSetRadio
Banned
Don't think so, that is why I loved DQ Builders and couldn't care less about minecraft. It looks way better too.
I hope we get a sequel soon.
Limited ram and storage is a much bigger factor on phones, and that version has infinite worlds.
I'm pretty sure it has to do with how saved data is handled. The saves can get pretty huge on PC if you're doing a lot of exploring.
Smiles and Cries
Member
there will be modes you can play and packs you can buy
they showed off some thing call GLIDE today which is a flying race thing
I don't think they have an RPG thing Minecraft is creating your own adventure type thing.
Although the base game does have an endgame if you want to go that far but the building, exploration, and crafting was the main draw of the game
My guess is that it's because mobile and PC have variable specs, so they unlock size such that it's limited to whatever hardware.
With consoles the specs are much more predictable so they can lock it at whatever they think is optimal.
purseowner
Member
Is this getting a retail release?
Yes but not at launch. It's coming later in the year. Holidays I think?
Smiles and Cries
Member
why would someone want an infinite world though?
I had a hard enough time flying from one build area to another in the large map on PS4
it takes forever just to find your way around I had to build tracks all over the place
does infinite maps have a higher ceiling?
I like building Skyscrapers if we had taller maps I would love infinite height over bigger maps
Ha! I'm doing that too. I've never touched minecraft before and will try it for the first time on my switch.
Well even my crappy old laptop runs it fine with infinite worlds. The engine swaps areas in and out of RAM, so the world size doesn't impact performance. With that said, the game saves more and more data as you explore the map. For infinite worlds to work on consoles, they would have to put a limit on the amount of exploring you could do, which sort of defeats the purpose.
The PC version has a much greater sense of exploration knowing that you will almost certainly never reach the end of the map. Getting lost is part of the fun. In an online survival server I hosted, I'd sometimes travel out 20+ km in search of dungeons, and seeing familiar sights come into view on the return trip is part of the fun. The larger world size is also a necessity for certain build projects, such as this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4lSMzN1i5Q
http://build.mcmiddleearth.com:8123/
As for height, I believe server mods can increase height limit to whatever you want.
m_shortpants
Member
I haven't played Minecraft since alpha but I'm down on the switch
Smiles and Cries
Member
you can already pre-order on amazon but that comes later
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N332TPR/?tag=neogaf0e-20
they have a December place holder I think
TAJ
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
That's called Lego Digital Designer and it's free.
JoshuaJSlone
Member
Nope. Checking now, the last time height got an increase was with the official release in 2011 doubling the max from 127 to 255.
I too like making tall structures, so I'm split between wishing we could go higher, and relieved that a limit is placed on my ambitions so I don't find myself gathering materials for a 2000 tall pyramid or something.
alexbull_uk
Member
Sounds good to me, 60fps and comparable to PS4 in size. Day one.
Minecraft did over a million on Vita in Japan alone.
I think this has the potential to be huge over there.
The game's 29.99$ according to Nintendo.com : http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/minecraft-switch-edition
Same price as the Wii U version, include the Super Mario Bogaloo mash-up pack.
Same price as the Wii U version, include the Super Mario Bogaloo mash-up pack.
Smiles and Cries
Member
RubberJohnny
Banned
Why can't these console versions have infinite worlds?
Totally destroys the appeal of the game IMO.
Limited RAM.
Amazon will prolly give you some nice credits when the price changes
Smiles and Cries
Member
I can't imagine this being playable with just one Joycon, given how much you need camera control and extra buttons.
killer rin
Member
Its honestly surprising. Especially since the norm seems to be you own like 50 copies of minecraft, one for each platform.
How does that explain mobile tho? Those have less ram. Pocket edition has infinite worlds too.
That isn't the issue, as has been explained.
funkystudent
Member
Bullshit. Phone verison have had them for years.
I think its a design derision. Or just something they want to keep in their back pocket if they want to add it.
Smiles and Cries
Member
from my limited experience with console versions (only PS4) seeds were only per platform
meaning I could not use an Xbox One seed on my PS4 if I remember this correctly
all of the others should be a yes