Minecraft on Mac

Minecraft

Game » consists of 10 releases. First released on Aug 16, 2011

Minecraft is a procedurally-generated game of world exploration, resource harvesting, and freeform construction. Minecraft supports local and online multiplayer, and features are being added regularly.

Minecraft on Mac

#1 Posted by TheGreven (30 posts) - 1 year, 8 days ago

Hi,

After watching the QL I got really interested in this game. I have a Mac and was wondering 2 things?

1. Is the Mac version the same as the PC version?

2. If in the future I decide to buy a PC, do I need to buy Minecraft again or can I use the same account I have on Mac on the PC?

Thanks!

#2 Edited by KalAl (34 posts) - 1 year, 8 days ago

I was in the same boat. I decided to buy it after watching the Quicklook. Good news is, you only pay once, and you get an account that lets you download whatever client you want. In fact, you can download the client before you pay any money. You just wont be able to play until you pay.

Also, the Mac version is the same as PC. I don't know how the performance compares though.

#3 Posted by StarFoxA (4905 posts) - 1 year, 8 days ago

1. Yes
2. No, same account is for both versions, unlimited downloads across computers.

#4 Posted by wewantsthering (1292 posts) - 1 year, 8 days ago

@StarFoxA said:

1. Yes 2. No, same account is for both versions, unlimited downloads across computers.

#5 Edited by TheGreven (30 posts) - 1 year, 8 days ago

Thanks for the replies! Im buying it now!!

#6 Posted by louiedog (2286 posts) - 1 year, 8 days ago

The game is made in Java. Not only does that mean you can play it on Windows, OS X, and Linux, but you won't run into a situation where one version lags behind the others. Any content update just works across all platforms.

#7 Posted by Ben_H (2656 posts) - 1 year, 8 days ago

Minecraft is made with Java so it runs identically on Windows and Mac. Performance will be determined by How good your machine is. I have it on my MacBook Pro and it runs great.

#8 Posted by Hizang (8536 posts) - 1 year, 8 days ago

I have the latest Mac and it runs fine on it.

#9 Posted by jonnybob (151 posts) - 1 year, 8 days ago

My kids don't have the latest Mac and it runs relatively reasonable as long as you don't get greedy with stuff. Modding can also be done as long as it doesn't require the .net framework.....

#10 Posted by yevinorion (630 posts) - 1 year, 7 days ago

Works great for me on Mac. My only issue is that some mods won't work because of their dependance on .net framework. Still, I've got the ones I really want running and I enjoy it. :)

#11 Posted by Hannibal (862 posts) - 1 year, 7 days ago

I have the shittiest new MBP and it runs fine on pretty much max settings.

#12 Posted by superpow (213 posts) - 1 year, 7 days ago

one of us! one of us!

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