This is the list of features exclusive to Console Edition.
General
- Up to four players on a single system
- Requires 720p and up output
- Does not apply to PlayStation Vita Edition
The Mansion in the 1.3-1.4 (TU7-TU11) Tutorial World.
- Tutorial
- DLC
- Mash-up packs
- Has more Music
- Texture Packs
- Console Edition Texture packs
- They were replaced by resource packs from computer edition in 1.7.
- More achievements
World Generation
- Large, medium and small option due to the lack of infinite worlds.
- Superflat Interface
- An interface for creating superflat worlds.
Dimensions
- Two of the end crystals are protected by iron bars.No longer exclusive as of PC 1.9 (15w31a)
Options
- Command-like options
- All "/gamerule" command options except "reducedDebugInfo" and "randomTickSpeed" with an interface.
- Host Options
- TNT fuse and explosion toggle option.
- Disabling griefing for other players.
- Weather cycle toggle option
- Changing game mode.
- HUD Options
- HUD transperency option.
- HUD toggle option.
- Shown arm in first person toggle option.
- Other options
- Cave Sound toggle option.
- Manual crafting.
Blocks and Items
- Stacks to 64.
- Nether wart generates randomly on any soul sand in the Nether, rather than exclusively in Nether fortresses.
- The Player always begins a new world with a map.
- Drops nothing.
- The inventory textures are 3D like their block versions.
Mobs
- Ender Dragon has a different AI and will protect the End Portal and Dragon Egg.No longer exclusive as of PC 1.9 (15w31a)
- Blazes drop 0-2 glowstone dust when killed.
Entities
Dragon's Breath fireball
- Shot out by the Ender Dragon. However, this attack cannot release a cloud where the player can use an empty bottle to obtain Dragon's Breath.
- Dragon's Breath (including the features above) will be released in 1.9.
- Twice the speed than in PC.
Creative Inventory
- Donkey and Mule
- Spawns only donkeys and mules instead of horses.
- Pre-crafted fireworks are available in Creative Mode.
History
| Legacy Console Edition | |||||
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| TU1 | CU1 | 1.00 | Added a simplified crafting manual. | ||
| Added Splitscreen. | |||||
| Added Tutorial. | |||||
| The Player will always spawn in the world with a map. | |||||
| TU6 | Made cake stackable to 64. | ||||
| TU7 | Superflat Nether. | ||||
| Nether wart has random generation around the nether rather than in nether fortresses only. | |||||
| TU8 | Blazes now drop 0-2 glowstone dust when killed. | ||||
| TU9 | Added the end, with all exclusive features in it. | ||||
| TU12 | Added Texture Packs and Mash-up packs. | ||||
| TU13 | Doubled minecart speed. | ||||
| TU19 | CU7 | 1.12 | Added Donkey and mule spawn eggs. | ||
| Fireworks in creative inventory. | |||||
| TU24 | 1.20 | Added 30 achievements, with 20 already in game, making 50 total vs. PC's 34. (Xbox 360 and PS3) | |||
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