The 360 version of Minecraft doesno t coddle you, but it is different from the PC title. Just like the PC version you create a randomly generated world, dropping in and setting to work with nothing at the start. How you proceed is up to you; you set your own goals, working towards building the basics like shelter, fashioning tools and fighting for survival against the monsters that come out at night. You could never settle anywhere permanently, choosing to be a nomad who simply sets sail on the rivers and seas you encounter, or you can tunnel deep into the earth to harvest whatever treasures you find. However it is lacking many things. The 360 version lacks the free-form Creative Mode of the PC, but its Survival Mode is much more user-friendly. On top of a substantial tutorial level, which covers all the basics of Minecraft and then even lets you just keep playing in that world, tooltips regularly pop up. These work great as a primer for new players, giving them the gist of each materialo s use. At any time you can also open up your inventory and see a basic description of each item, ensuring you never have to open a wiki to enjoy Minecraft. But, Minecraft on Xbox is almost as good as the PC version. Ito s still a great way to express yourself, but the lack of some of the PC features like mods and Creative Mode is disappointing. The vastly improved crafting interface and smooth online play make it easier to get into than ever before, which should open up Minecraft to a whole new audience. If you long to be creative and express yourself in a videogame, and dono t mind being dropped into a sandbox that lacks stereotypical game goals, Minecraft is one of the greatest options available. Therefore, Minecraft may not be to it's full potential on the xbox. But it is guaranteed that it will get better with future updates.