Ultimate Player's Guide to Minecraft, The

I am a 24 year old mom who plays Xbox One Edition. This book is more geared towards PC/Mac platforms, although I'd say 95% of this book is compatible with the other platforms. Just different controls. At the beginning of the book it does mention that there's an Xbox version of the same book. I kinda wish I knew that beforehand but it's no big deal.When I get any book I usually read it page by page, even a book like this. I just like making sure that I dont miss anything. But this was a book I just couldn't do that with.This book is made much much like a textbook you'd find in college. I mean, I actually think this was published by a company that makes school text books. Doesn't make it any less awesome.I can't see this book being used by the younger children unless they're a genius. It's a lot more wordy than picture book. and there's big words used-some of which I didn't know the meaning to.... And I've been through college lol.If you're looking for a book for a young child, I'd recommend the Official Minecraft Handbooks. (Essential, Redstone, Combat and Construction) I own the updated set and they are a much easier read with a LOT more pictures. In fact, pictures are on every page, labeled very well with step by step instructions.The difference between this book and the handbooks is there is more detail and explanation in the Player's guide. For example, Redstone Handbook shows you how to make an automated farm, while Ultimate Players Guide shows you why the automated farm works. I've been playing Minecraft a long time and never really messed with Redstone because I just don't understand the concept. I need to know WHY something works, not just how. And this guide gives me a better picture.Simply put, what I don't pick up from the Handbooks I find in the Ultimate Players Guide. (That's not to say I don't love the handbooks) I'm surprised about how much I've learned and it's not even that thick of a book. I was a little worried when I saw how thin it was. I have been marking it up like crazy with my highlighter and sticky tabs. There's so much I know I'll need to go back to.Totally recommend this book to new players who don't want to invest in the handbooks. This book thoroughly gets you through the first night. It even describes​ how to get started with a seed and all the settings. I've been playing the game for 4 years now so the first few chapters weren't helpful to me but the rest is very helpful.If you're a more experienced player, I'd recommend getting the Handbook set first and if that doesn't fulfill then get this one. I'm very happy to have both and find myself going back to all of them when I have a question. Hope this is helpful! Happy mining!

Great book with perfect info for beginners. I liked having a hard copy I could have on hand for me and my son to explore Minecraft together. Would always recommend the most current version for up to date Minecraft info. We're addicted now!

I've played this game for about a month and bought this book in hopes of learning something i haven't learned in game. Where/ How to find a particular resource, how to mine those resources, recipes for items..... stuff like that. As I'm going through the book it appears more like a dictionary instead of a strategy guide. I can see this being helpful to someone who hasn't played yet but this is almost useless to players with some experience. There are better strategy guides I'm sure. Don't buy this one.

Book had some positive points, but it focused on PC version not Xbox which was not clear from the reviews

Easy to understand, step by step instruction on how to best enjoy the complex game of Minecraft

I'm told this is a great book by the kids who actually understand it.

Great!

perfect

The daughter and I read it cover to cover.