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A discontinued version of Minecraft developed by 4J Studios, for Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4, PS Vita, and Wii U. Use [minecraft-bedrock-edition] for the updated version of the game or [minecraft-java-edition] for the PC version.

Minecraft Legacy Console Edition is the common term to collectively refer to several nearly identical and discontinued editions of Minecraft.

While console editions are very similar to the version seen on PC, the controls and user interfaces have been optimized for use with a controller. Main differences to the PC version can be seen on Minecraft Gamepedia.

General Information

  • Developer: 4J Studios
  • Platforms:
  • Release Dates:
    • Xbox 360: 2012-05-09
    • Xbox One: 2014-09-05
    • Playstation 3: 2013-12-17
    • Playstation 4: 2014-09-04
    • Playstation Vita: 2014-10-14
    • Wii U: 2015-12-17

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I've recently started playing Minecraft. Aside from all the building I've been doing, I think I've spent more time mining than necessary for rarer items. I realize I won't find diamonds on the surface, but I've spent hours underground to find one…
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What is the quickest way to clear an area of tall grass?

On Minecraft, XBox 360 Edition, I have a 40x40 block area that I plan to build in, except for one small problem; almost all of it is covered in tall grass. What's the quickest way to clear all of this tall grass? NOTE: I would like the actual grass…
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I am playing Minecraft on the Xbox, and am enjoying the recent update. I started a new world, and was pleased to discover a nearby village. I did not see any villagers, nor have any appeared since I have been playing. Will villagers spawn…
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How big is the Nether in Minecraft: XBox 360 Edition?

I know that the main world in Minecraft for XBox is limited to 1024 x 1024. I have heard that the Nether in this version has a permanent wall of bedrock around it, so it also has a fixed size. But how big is it? Also, if the Nether is 1024x1024, how…
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Using the map item on Minecraft XBox 360

The XBox 360 version of Minecraft gives you a map at the beginning of the game. How does this map work? Does it work the same as the PC version? How many game blocks make up a map pixel? How big is the map/world? What does each color represent? How…
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This might sound like a silly question, but I’m trying to make an aquarium that’s underground. I made an enclosure for the dolphins (a small area surrounded by glass for viewing, and around that is a fairly large area of mainly water, which is where…
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I often go mining with my trusty cat in tow. However he is a bit clumsy and sometimes wanders infront of my pickaxe mid-swing, so I accidentally hit him. If I do this then I am more careful with my pickaxe for a while, although sometimes it happens…
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Can you make chickens follow you on the Xbox?

I have the most recent version of Minecraft for the Xbox (v1.2), which allows one to make a chicken farm that won't despawn after moving too far away. From my reading it seems that on the PC you can attract chickens using either seeds or wheat,…
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Best method to clear large sections of land to bedrock

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What are the Mob Spawning Limits on Xbox?

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How can I speed up harvesting trees?

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Why can I not pour water from a bucket?

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Why are my horses clumping together in one spot?

My sister asked me why the horses in her excessively large pen were all seemingly attracted to one small section of it in the NW. I couldn’t find any useful information on google about horse mechanics post spawning. The pen is too big for the render…
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