Sony gives Minecraft developer a golden PSOne as VIP invitation to E3

Sony has sent Minecraft developer Markus "Notch" Persson a golden PSOne as VIP invitation to an E3 event.

They also sent him an original copy of Dungeon Master 2 they had lying around.
Could this mean that Minecraft will be coming to the PlayStation brand?

[izumo_lee]

Wow! Sony going all out to entice developers to Playstation.

Btw the PSone still looks amazing after all these years.

PSOne > XboxOne

[PSVita]

Sonys marketing team is amazing even me!

[abzdine]

that's for sure buddy! Sony's E3 conference is gonna ftw this year

[shutUpAndTakeMyMoney]

"Sonys marketing team is amazing even me!"

They used to market halo, gears & google chrome.

So the #! and #2 xbox games and the #1 browser.
Yeah they are good team.

They know what they are doing.

I want pc/ps4 cross gameplay!!

[JoySticksFTW]

dat marketing

@ PSVita

"Sonys marketing team is amazing even me!"

Dude, tell them to start working on you next.

[WalterWJR]

Pc/ps4 gameplay is not going to happen. The mouse has to much of an advantage in certain games.

[ShoryuSwordsman]

yea, this marketing team is the best thing that happened to Sony since Kevin Butler lol

@WalterWJR

don't be so sure, I'm fairly certain the PS4's new touchpad can easily function as a mouse, and don't be surprised if a Pc game comes out on the ps4 and the touchpad is an option over the right stick for camera control, or even just for those quick 180 degree turns can use a quick swipe. Now I know I'm just imagining here, but I feel like this may be a strong application for the touchpad.

[jeromeface]

I'm sure its real hard to add mouse capability to the ps4. It's blown my mind that it hasn't been added to the ps2 and 3... considering the USB ports.

[andrewsqual]

@WalterWJR They already did it with PC/PS3 with Portal 2 and it was incredible. With PS4 it would be easily possible.

[WalterWJR]

You can't play ps3 with a mouse and a keyboard because it is equivalent to cheating. It's just logic that a mouse is so much more accurate when playing shooting games, the opposite is true for driving games where they are better for a pad.

[SlyFoxC]

@andrewsqual

the ps3 does have mouse and keyboard support....

[psyxon]

Um, the ps3 does have mouse compatibility., and even keyboard compatibility. It's up to developers to choose to allow those inputs for their games. They choose not to do it on consoles. Why? Because they're consoles.

[omi25p]

Surprising, This generation they have failed to advertise the majority of they're games.

[JoySticksFTW]

@ omi25p

recent marketing team change

[PLASTICA-MAN]

Does this golden PS One play games or it is just a golden item ?

[PSVita]

@plastica- I doubt it works because they didnt send it with cables but it did include a game, so who knows.

[AliTheSnake1]

@sikbeta I'm pretty sure bribing is how Microsoft got the 3 years old pc game on their xbox in the first place. And kept it there for a year.

[dudeOplenty]

PS3 already supports mouse/kb. Unreal 3 and CS:GO to name a couple. Cross platform is possible as shown by unreal 3(if i'm not mistaken) and portal 2. they took it out of CS:GO though, which it was originally touted as having.

it's definitely possible, and, hopefully, with the obvious spec upgrades that comes from the next generation of consoles, this will hopefully be more common place.

[Utalkin2me]

@jeromeface

I played Unreal On the PS3 with a mouse and keyboard.

[BattleAxe]

Wow, I am really loving what Sony is up to these days. Great to see them reach out to developers at all levels, and that gold PS One is awesome!

[StraightPath]

I always wanted a black psone! just a small and amazing looking console.

[DonFreezer]

WOW Sony brides developers and ps fanboys calling it great marketing .This is getting out of hand really.

[yesmynameissumo]

Sony isn't making anyone their bride silly. They're a company, not a person.

[Salooh]

This is a sign of respect. (bride) would be a car/money/house..etc Not an old ps one console lol

[SexyGamerDude]

They didn't bribe him. If you go on his twitter you would see that he was already planning on going over to Sony.

[PiTCHBLaCK]

LOL @ bride, I dunno if Markus in a dress will do anything for this Generation.

[RyuCloudStrife]

your post gave me cancer

[kenshiro100]

Lol, you trolls never cease to amaze me. The good Sony news is slowly killing you on the inside.

[rainslacker]

Well...MS bribed with all those exclusive content deals and xbox fan boys called it great marketing...or we could call it what it is, business. A token of gratitude to show that they appreciate his efforts for the PS brand. Or better yet, just a cool way to send an invitation.

[MYSTERIO360]

I'm sure when he opens it up there will be a million dollar contract for him, ready to be signed on the dotted line.

[kupomogli]

@WalterWJR

Buy Unreal Tournament 3. It's one of the PS3 games that support mouse and keyboard. I know someone who plays Unreal 3 and UT 2004 with a controller and he's better than most players.

@skiBeta

A gold PSone and a copy of Dungeon Keeper 2 is a custom invitation, like a card, not a bribe. The items are less than $200.

[Horny]

I love dungeon keeper, I really wish 3 wasn't canceled

[T2]

ya i have a rocketfish bluetooth keyboard and mouse I used to use all the time for messaging, or surfing the web on my ps3.. works perfectly, although I did always wish there was some game support, especially for a RTS like Red Alert

[fr0sty]

Back when I was into PC gaming, I played UT2004 with both a controller and a mouse. The controller was held in the left hand, using L1 for jump, L2 for crouch, L3 to enter/exit/use, the d-pad was mapped for other functions that I needed it for. the mouse handled aiming, shooting, alt-fire, and the scroll wheel switched weapons. I was able to murder everyone using that layout, as I had perfect analog control of all my vehicles and movement, and all the accuracy of a good mouse.

[nosferatuzodd]

sony and microsoft is in a rap battle, xbox one said>> sony you suck we have more money this is the year of the duck .

sony said my turn >>> sony said >>microsoft isn't it evil to live backwards check it out << live evil backwards 359 step backwards oh

Hard liquor, y’all full of DRM, remember
I tried to give Microsoft the large picture
Your Microsoft wasn’t no gamer, they're just another lost money grubber
You think it’s gangster to let a gamer love that TV more than their FPshooter
used the kineck camera to watch his son even around the corner?
Or leave your son out here alone to fend for himself, knowin that the kineck camera is government surveillance stalker,
Is your money being long worth your lifespan bein shorter? Huh? Microsoft

[Reverent]

We appreciate what you're doing, but don't try so hard.

Sony, keep up the good work!

[PiTCHBLaCK]

@ nosferatuzodd

"I Get it!, You are supporting sony, but this rap is kind of corny. We know that The Xbox One has all of that DRM crap and we all know that Microsoft needs a Real slap and at that Xbox One reveal we know that nobody really clapped, it was all fake and Microsoft is a snake!. I ain't paying a fee to register my used game that's kind of lame, Don't even get me started on that Eye and ears in the livingroom shit thats something I'm not wit.

Americans and gamers alike, wake the fuck up before you lose your rights, I think that the XBox one could be a nice Cable box but get real Microsoft, we are gamers at heart make the fuckin Real XBOX 3 and play your part."

Ok I went overboard LOL, it was fun though!.

[Cryptcuzz]

LOL my man, that was awesome just for the sheer passion behind your intention. However, I literally had chills running down my spine while reading your piece there since it was oh so cheesy!

I'd give you props for that though, since I would imagine it takes serious balls to share something like that with everyone here.

I wish I got an invitation from Sony at all, let alone one this cool with a gold PSone. I wonder what would become of this friendly gesture...E3 2013 cannot come soon enough!!!

[batbatz]

Sony are class

[3-4-5]

E3 This year is going to be amazing...finally! :

Nintendo - 3D Mario, Legend of Zelda U, LoZ WW HD, Mario Kart U, Super Smash Brothers U/3DS, Pikmin & Other games they said they will announce that we have yet to hear about.

Sony - We've seen the lineup they are promising and it looks good. Can't wait to see more information and gameplay and actually see the PS4.

Microsoft - They are promising 15 exclusive titles, 8 of them being brand new Ip's.

Regardless of their failed reveal, I'm a gamer and I'm still excited about the potential of those games.

They still have time to win people over, but it's not going to get any easier.

They may not think Nintendo is a competitor anymore but once they release their big games, all bets are off and it's fair game.

People are going to notice the 50+ games already available on Wii U + Virtual console, along with what Sony is offering and I'm sure people would be happy with either.

I'm a huge xbox fan( own OG+360) and the only thing that excites me about XB1 is:

* Controller, 8 new IP's,..........and that is about it.

[HaVoK308]

Wow gold colored spray paint! A $10 console! Yes, they are going all-out!

The mentality of the fanboy will never cease to amaze and befuddle.

[izumo_lee]

At least Sony is trying to make allies whereas Microsoft has given indie devs the cold shoulder.

Also the PSOne is a console Microsoft would dream of achieving the same success as. So yeah i rather have that gold painted PSOne than a XboxOne.

[Blackdeath_663]

"The mentality of the fanboy will never cease to amaze and befuddle" Oh the irony...

[PiTCHBLaCK]

@ HaVoK308

Come on man, don't bash on the classic. If it wasn't for the PSone there wouldn't even be an XBOX brand.

[Cryptcuzz]

@HaVoK308

Why the hate man?

Ever heard of "It's the thought that counts..." ?

You think these multi-million dollar devs can easily be bribed? Put some thought into something with a touch of sentiment and it can go a long way.

Why don't you try it someday.

[kenshiro100]

It's interesting how you just post one comment and then disappear.

[SideShort]

No doubt the Xbox One is not doing so hot right now, but the level of absolute bias mindsets on this site is getting ridiculous, if not ridiculous already. Probably going to get restricted from commenting for this, but I am not coming back to N4G until June. When you can ACTUALLY say what system is greater than the other.

[MRMagoo123]

If MS dont change nearly everything they have planned Sony already has the better console, MS can have 140 new ips this year but it still wont be worth a damn with all the crap it has on it at mo. Sony on the other hand are doing it right and i have no doubt they are going to be putting on a show at E3 with no bad press involved.

[SideShort]

@MRMagoo123 See, I would have to agree with you 1OO% there. Sony's console is simply way more appealing to me at this point, I'm just holding out hope MS can match your prediction of the show Sony will put on at E3. I wouldn't mind going back to Sony at all, as the PS1 and especially PS2 holds a special place to what I am assuming is the majority of us. Just announce Kingdom Hearts 3 and its PS4 all the way lol.

[insomnium2]

@sideshort

I don't think it's bias at all. If someone (anyone) pulls some BS moves on the gaming community they will get hate on them on a gaming website. It has zero to do with bias. People are just calling it as they see it.

MS is truly a parasite of this industry imo. No foundation at all. They just concentrate on making the moves that most likely makes them the most money. It doesn't matter who they have to trample on. Sony fans, Nintendo fans, their own fans it makes no difference.

No other company would've gotten away with such childish mentality other than MS in this USA centric industry. No other company would've gotten away with going for the core and then completely abandoning them mid flight. A truly disgusting parasite.

I'm happy if MS goes for the casual TV crowd. They can have it if they are gullible enough to bite. After the x360 trainwreck I think you would've struggled to gain sales with the core audience. I as sure as hell hope so.

[Kevin ButIer]

*Saw golden PSOne

*Came...

[OlgerO]

interesting, sony really seems to think that it can impress these developers by what they show at the e3 conference. This is going to be good!

[SandWitch]

Minecraft on PlayStation confirmed?

[sinncross]

Minecraft on PS3/ PS4 and PSV would be pretty neat.

[Arai]

Looks like it, most likely we'll see him on stage at E3.

[amiga-man]

Because of the ease of development for the PS4 bringing it to the new platform should be a piece of cake.

[3-4-5]

Minecraft + PS4 = graphical update mods considering PS4 is more computer like now, compared to 360.

[PiTCHBLaCK]

Oh man I hope so, I have Minecraft for the PC, I'll get it for the PS4/PS3 to!.

[iRocket]

WANT!
Only question, does it work?

[andibandit]

Problably not meant be used since they didnt include the power cable (see tweet)

[RiPPn]

Looks like that PSone should play The Legend of Zelda, good stuff.

[ltachiUchiha]

Its bound to happen. I bet sony will wow them & also they will bring it over because of the freedom sony will give them. I knew this will happen sooner or later.

[Prcko]

Sony is doing great job this time around

[fattyuk]

I know for a fact that Sony have always been impressive on press kits of their games and have always been good with these little gestures to devs

[SonyNGP]

Money-hatting with style. I like this!

[BlmThug]

Lucky developers. The PSOne is gorgeous, especially with Crash Bandicoot in the disc tray

[DEATHSTROKE-cro-]

Sony marketing team is doing good job for last 4 months

[badvlad]

sry but minecraft sux

[MrDead]

Minecraft is like Lego, it only suck's if you have no imagination.

[Salooh]

I don't like it but i respect it with the people who play it. It's a great game just like LBP..

[Drainage]

maybe with ps4 graphics but the whole GBC graphics dont cut it

[Sharius]

This....is....PS.....ONEEEEEEE EEE!!!!!!!

[Tatsuya]

Woah this bring back old memories when I first saw that PS logo and owned my first PlayStation. It was a legendary day and I intend to create that legendary moment again when I hold my PS4 day one at the game store soon!

PS4: Greatness Awaits

[BlaqMagiq24]

*sheds tear* So... beautiful *sniff*

[Xsly]

Hopefully Minecraft on Ps Vita that would be awesome. I would defenetly buy minecraft on the Vita.

[rainslacker]

I've never been able to get into the game for too long, it's fun but for some reason after an hour my ADD kicks in. But I could see it being more my thing if they integrated the Vita specific hardware into it. Now you got me wondering how those could be used in the game.:)

[xtremexx]

BEAST!

[mayberry]

What does a golden PSONE look like?!

[KillrateOmega]

Do not attempt to look at. Only imagine. Our mortal minds cannot handle that level of epicness.

[ElitaStorm]

was is it that hard to click on the page?

[mayberry]

I viewed on my pos tablet at work. No time to click. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

[rainslacker]

I wish his was a fake one, and I find the real golden PS1 in my mailbox tomorrow...

[r21]

Awesome PS1. Really hoping this means that darn Minecraft deal with MS is over now, and we can now have MC on PS and Nintendo platforms :)

[imt558]

Double kudos to Sony!!!! Bravisimo. After all these years PSOne is still gorgeus.

[Prcko]

imagine real gold ps one :DD

[bocajbee]

Yeah.

Vita needs a game like minecraft.

[MattMawko]

Kudos to sony, i really hope they could port Minecraft to the Vita!

[S2Killinit]

well if you have a Vita, and you get the PS4 you can play whatever PS4 game you want directly on your Vita with remote play (: so cheers

[MattMawko]

Looks like im buying a PS4!

[MuhammadJA]

If only they could show all this support and excitement to the Vita as well.

[despair]

sweet, I want one now :(

[MultiConsoleGamer]

Microsoft already bought his loyalty.

[SexyGamerDude]

Then they lost it with their policies dealing with Indie developers.

[WeAreLegion]

They didn't buy his loyalty. A separate developer asked Notch and the rest of Mahjong if they could port it to the 360. They said yes. Sort of like EA asking to port The Orange Box to PS3. (Oh, the sadness...)

[TrickishDcnc]

Wow I want one :D would probably play on it to as at moment I am playing ff8 disc 2 on my vita so I defo think I could get back into playing ps1 games (Might buy some of my old favs from ps1 and fire them up on the ps3).

[jimbobbeers]

This must confirm it then, or you know, you could stop clutching at straws and wait for some confirmation.

[PiTCHBLaCK]

That is The Developer of Minecraft himself that tweeted this picture and announced it, so It is confirmed.

[jimbobbeers]

I''m talking about everyone saying Minecraft is coming to Playstation. Not confirmed.

[PSjesus]

I think Sony tries to remind us who is the One

[hazelamy]

oh i hope there's a Playstation version coming.
i bought Minecraft on pc, then on xbox, i'd be happy to buy a third copy on PS3.

[josephayal]

the golden nugget

[Condemnedman]

Will they use it as a door prop?

[Jac5al]

I think this is the "addictive" vita game the Sony guy on twitter was talking about. Minecraft on vita? I'm in.

[e-p-ayeaH]

PS1 actually can run minecraft with no problem lol

[Sideras]

So much respect, I've seen this stuff with CDPR but with a large company like Sony it's truly amazing.

[Jagsrock]

I don't think people know the difference between marketing and bribery. Ita a cool gesture sure but it's still a bribe.

[imdaboss1]

wow i wonder how much it goin to cost in the future..i want one from sony lol

[shadowmist13]

LOL an idiot said mc for ps one,but that ps one in 10 years would be THE collecters item to have,would be really cool to jam mc on my ps vita.

[Pillsbury1]

This marketing team is doing amazing job with the teaser trailers and building the hype. The playstation brand will be stronger then ever come next generation.

[kingPoS]

Ahh! the PSone who can forget those iconic black discs. I'm half hoping they'll do something similar with the PS4. I wouldn't mind if the PS4 had black or blue dyed discs like PS1 & PS2. It might even help raise their cred like it did in 1995.

[a_bro]

DAT PSone....

[AO1JMM]

Moneyhating 101

[Clarence]

Sony E3 conference is going to be amazing.

[JenovaXD]

I would love minecraft on ps3/ps4

[1nsomniac]

I hate Minecraft so much it's unreal. Its everything thats wrong with gaming,its just lazyness packaged. What a waste this is. People please for the love of god, if u want to create something create something interesting or original stop wasting your lives on this Mincraft crap. This goes to the developer as well.

[Snookies12]

Minecraft WAS interesting and original...... That's why it got so popular.

[1nsomniac]

No. It was never either of those things, it was a fad for the stupid.

[OSIRUSSS]

I tried to play a game with God on the gold PlayStation. But he never picked up the controller.

[iliimaster]

LMAO its funny that its a PSONE and not a xboxONE

[SaffronCurse]

Wow that's beautiful!

[Soldierone]

Next time send them a check to get Minecraft on Ps3.

Before all the PC people come in and go "any PC can play it...." I DONT CARE, I want it on PS3.

[JonnyBigBoss]

In other news, Microsoft is sending out T.V. Guide and the 2013 NFL season schedule.

[Iceman_Nightmare]

NOSTALGIA TIME!

[Hydralysk]

Dear god people Twitter is NOT an accurate source for news! Does this really need to be explained?

[Snookies12]

How is it not news when it's a developer speaking? It's not like it's some random person spreading a rumor. It's straight from the dude himself.

[mixelon]

.. Non-java based, properly optimised Minecraft on a machine as powerful as the PS4.. Imagine the crazy redraw distances etc. :D

If it has feature parity with the PC version (which i doubt) it could actually be the best version of vanilla Minecraft by far. Interesting times... Which also explain some of the big delays between updates. Well worth it.

This would be the fourth time I've bought MC..

[ScepticTankAvenger]

Minecraft on PS3 or PS4. Calling it now.

[Tikicobra]

It's interesting because it was obviously newly made. How cool would it be if they re-released the PSX?

[banjadude]

If it's like the one in the photo, I'll be waiting in line for it :D

[LKHGFDSA]

I was looking at the picture and I was thinking "Why'd they make a PS One? They must have manufactured it recently? Why?"
Then I realized, PS One - Xbox One.
Hahahaha they probably made the console as an inside joke to compare to the new Xbox.

Looks pretty sick in gold though.

[kraigslist_killa]

If Sony was a female I'd tongue punch her fart box....for hours.

[Thunderhawkxbox]

Kiss ass Sony loser

[SnakeCQC]

it would be nice if i got a golden ps1 as an invite too :(

[marchinggamer]

Mojang is stuck in a contract to only have mine craft on Xbox and PC that's a contract they can't afford to break because if they do Microsoft will take mine craft off Xbox and make mojang refund everyone I guarantee