Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition now available for download

Minecraft for the Xbox 360 is now available to download from Xbox Live Marketplace for 1600 MSP. A trial version of the game is also available for download for those who wish to try the game before purchasing.

The Xbox 360 port of the popular PC game includes all the features of the beta version 1.6.6 on the PC, with the added addition of split-screen functionality for up to 4 players. Players can also play with up to 8 players online via Xbox Live.

Unlike the PC version however the Xbox 360 edition doesn't make use of the standard crafting interface as in the original version, instead players can simply craft items by selecting them in the menu, if the player has enough materials.

The Xbox 360 edition also includes a tutorial mode which was not included in the PC version of the game. This tutorial leads the player through the basics of mining and placing blocks, crafting as well as building their first house to survive the night.