Minecraft - is there much difference between the iPad app and the Xbox game?

[bodiddly]

My ds has recently started playing minecraft on the iPad and he loves it. He has largely been in the creative game rather than survival but I think he would enjoy that if he gave it a go.

Is it worth getting the game on Xbox or is it the same as the app?

[LegoAcupuncture]

Ds1 has minecraft both for the xbox and PC and he says they are different. He isn't here ATM though for me to ask

[wonderingsoul]

its not the same, ds best friend has it on the computer and i have seen both.. personally i think xbox is better.

[SheldonsMeeMaw]

Dd2 has it on her iPad but apparently it's much better on the Xbox.

So now I'm looking for good deals on a Xbox

[SoupDragon]

I'm told that the XBox one is better.

[petmyunicorn]

Um, we are minecraft geeks. Nothing beats the PC version, but the iPad one is certainly easy for little hands and convinient. The Xbox version is better than the iPad - bigger worlds, more monsters, more gameplay possibilities. Still not as good as the PC, but definitely great.

[Isildur]

The iPad version is like Minecraft 'Lite'.

The £17 PC version is amazing, best money we've ever spent. Updates are freely available and everything, and you can install/access it from any number of machines.

[Isildur]

Oh, and if you already have an xbox, I think the PC and X box versions are pretty similar.

[Sheeparefluffy]

DS says 'xbox game is much better'

[bodiddly]

Thank you everyone - I think I will see if his aunt wants to get it for him on Xbox then. He will love it!

[wheretoyougonow]

There is a brilliant deal at Argos at the mo. Xbox + minecraft+ FIFA 14 £159. And you will get a £15 live voucher and ten pound Argos voucher!

[Angrybudda]

I have a Minecraft mad child. Just found a Minecraft Annual in Asda for £4, a fantastic stocking filler for your Minecraft mad kids. Just in case it is of interest to anyone!

[somethingwillturnup]

wheretoyougonow do you have a link? I can't find it on their website

[LingDiLong]

What age is minecraft appropriate for? My nearly 7 year old mentioned it the other day, I don't think he's every played it but perhaps he's heard about it in the playground.

[bodiddly]

That is a good price wheretoyougonow but we already have the Xbox fortunately!