Surprise: XBLA Minecraft's split-screen multiplayer requires HDTV

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Split-screen multiplayer in the Xbox 360 version of Minecraft requires an HDTV connection, but the game's description on the Xbox Live Marketplace website fails to note this necessity. Minecraft's description on XBLA does list "HDTV 720p" under the "Local Capabilities" details, but that generally is taken to mean the title will support up to HD 720p, and not as a requirement. In-game, a screen prompts players to "play the game in High Definition mode" for split-screen multiplayer.

Notch wasn't aware that local multiplayer wouldn't work with standard-definition TVs, he tweeted and apologized to a fan today.

Port developer 4J Studios has justified the HD requirement on Twitter: "The inventory and crafting just didn't work in splitscreen Standard Definition - it was too small to make out."

Some fans want a refund from Microsoft, saying they wouldn't have bought Minecraft if the HD requirement was clearer, but Microsoft is holding out on a few of them, Kotaku reports.

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/10/surprise-xbla-minecrafts-split-screen-multiplayer-requires-hdt/#comments

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BallerStatus07Posted:

zPaulz
iCycoWolfIV
XHomer
Trickapedia For the people who are poor and can't get a HDTV! HDTV are not that much money anymore so upgrade... btw i have a Samsung LEDTV $1,999 :)


Here people is a perfect example of a spoilt "brat".


Not to be spoiled but i got a HDTV (With my own money i was like 16) for like $200 (26' HDTV LED LCD). Not sure how come anyone doesn't have a HDTV these days o:


We arent all made of Money you know

You know I have HDTV too, but that is a really good example of being spoiled. GTFO. If you ever listened to things outside of gaming you would know that people are going through really tough times in the economy.

zPaulzPosted:

iCycoWolfIV
XHomer
Trickapedia For the people who are poor and can't get a HDTV! HDTV are not that much money anymore so upgrade... btw i have a Samsung LEDTV $1,999 :)


Here people is a perfect example of a spoilt "brat".


Not to be spoiled but i got a HDTV (With my own money i was like 16) for like $200 (26' HDTV LED LCD). Not sure how come anyone doesn't have a HDTV these days o:


We arent all made of Money you know

iCycoWolfIVPosted:

XHomer
Trickapedia For the people who are poor and can't get a HDTV! HDTV are not that much money anymore so upgrade... btw i have a Samsung LEDTV $1,999 :)


Here people is a perfect example of a spoilt "brat".


Not to be spoiled but i got a HDTV (With my own money i was like 16) for like $200 (26' HDTV LED LCD). Not sure how come anyone doesn't have a HDTV these days o:

MPAAPosted:

If you can't afford a HDTV, get a PC monitor, they're usually cheaper and also happen to be HD with resolutions that are higher than 1920x1080 not that the Xbox supports anything higher than HDTV standards yet..

IglesiasPosted:

Who doesnt have an HD TV?

Devastator4455Posted:

XHomer
Trickapedia For the people who are poor and can't get a HDTV! HDTV are not that much money anymore so upgrade... btw i have a Samsung LEDTV $1,999 :)


Here people is a perfect example of a spoilt "brat".

I am To :P 63", 50 Something Inch, And 47" All HD. 7 Xboxs (2 Jtags) DX11s. Tons Of Games, HD-PVR, Subrosa BMX bike.... BUT Im Not a Brat :P Just Spoiled.... Im Hoping For a New Computer after 4th term. (Gaming)

XHomerPosted:

Trickapedia For the people who are poor and can't get a HDTV! HDTV are not that much money anymore so upgrade... btw i have a Samsung LEDTV $1,999 :)


Here people is a perfect example of a spoilt "brat".

TrickapediaPosted:

For the people who are poor and can't get a HDTV! HDTV are not that much money anymore so upgrade... btw i have a Samsung LEDTV $1,999 :)

ZodiacswrathPosted:

ESRB Well I have nothing to worry about

Thank god...

Minato-KrunchPosted:

kidcudi doesnt everyone have a HD tv now ?


no lol, i still have the same tv i had almost 10 years ago, why update if it works perfect for gb and my games?


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