Development on retail Xbox One units 'a wonderful idea', says Persson

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Minecraft creator Markus Persson says the ability to use 'any Xbox One' for game development is 'a wonderful idea'.

Speaking with Edge, Persson commented, "I think it's a wonderful idea to have the actual box be the dev kits."

He went on, "This makes it easier for both the developer and for Microsoft, and presumably they could make it a lot cheaper since they'd only sell unlock codes.

"I realize there are other factors at play here, though, like a perceived need to make sure only 'legitimate' developers get access to it, so a monetary barrier might still be in place," noted Persson.

In yet another surprising revision of Xbox One policy, Microsoft announced Wednesday that it will not only allow indie developers to self-publish on Xbox One, but that every Xbox One console can be used for development (although not at launch).

Indie developers have expressed mixed reactions to the news, some optimistic of at least the opportunity to release their creations on the new platform, others cautious of Microsoft's willingness to offer indie titles sufficient exposure on the Xbox Live Marketplace.

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stevekeithPosted:

Cyimking
Fuzzeh_X I wonder how much these unlock codes will cost.


Around 10k or more. They can't let the average joe buy them.


I doubt they would be that much, earlier they said "Our vision is that every person can be a creator"

nightryderPosted:

TTG_L96A1xSnipes
nightryder I honestly think Sony lost this console war look at all this news on ttg of Indie stuff and the console thing to be a full dev kit, I think Sony had a really goos shot but Microsoft knows what there doing.


They do not know what they are doing. xD


You have no Idea what your saying XD

Ted-Posted:

Looks like Minecraft might be coming out early in the XB1 life cycle

CyimkingPosted:

Fuzzeh_X I wonder how much these unlock codes will cost.


Around 10k or more. They can't let the average joe buy them.

JeezPosted:

So are they kinda saying that they are selling the ability to own a legit Dev Kit? That could be really bad but really good at the same time.

nightryderPosted:

I honestly think Sony lost this console war look at all this news on ttg of Indie stuff and the console thing to be a full dev kit, I think Sony had a really goos shot but Microsoft knows what there doing.

brendan64sharkPosted:

Well with this news I am happy.

RequirementPosted:

I wonder exactly how this would work.

Fuzzeh_XPosted:

I wonder how much these unlock codes will cost.

EvoVIIIPosted:

This Is Going To Be Pretty Cool!


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