Unbelievable Achievement: Minecraft Fan Successfully Plays the Game on a Watch!

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Minecraft, the popular block-building sandbox game, can be played on a smartwatch, although it may not be the most practical platform.

The original version of Minecraft on smartphones, called Minecraft Pocket Edition, had limitations. However, the fact that it can now be played on smartwatches highlights the remarkable progress in technology and the capability to run games on unconventional devices.

Although not the most practical method of playing Minecraft, there are players who have successfully managed to run the popular block-building sandbox game on a smartwatch. Minecraft is one of the world's most beloved games and can be played on various platforms including Android, iOS, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. This broad accessibility is a major advantage, especially considering that Minecraft is known for being one of the most child-friendly open-world sandboxes available.

Minecraft has significantly evolved since its humble beginnings, and even with years of updates and enhancements, it remains playable on computers with modest specifications. The earlier version for smartphones, known as Minecraft Pocket Edition, was originally launched in 2011 and had more limitations compared to the current Bedrock Edition. The rebranded Bedrock Edition offers a much more seamless experience across different platforms.

A Reddit user, Exotic_Square4935, has shared pictures of Minecraft running on an Apple smartwatch. Redditor N4riN4ri correctly identified the watch as an Android-based clone, confirmed by the OP's response. Interestingly, Minecraft on a smartwatch has been possible for a while. A helpful user shared a link to a video by YouTuber fredward, who demonstrated this three years ago. There is also a claim by another Reddit user to have achieved this feat ten years ago, although it is unconfirmed. Nonetheless, they seem to have done it before Exotic_Square4935 by a few months.

One might question the motivation behind playing Minecraft on a smartwatch. It is unlikely that such a person exists; rather, it is fascinating to witness the game on wearable technology. It is reminiscent of the original Doom being adapted to run on various devices, such as an office printer or a calculator. Those who accomplish these unconventional technological feats enjoy themselves while showcasing the advancements in technology. Another gamer has even demonstrated how Minecraft appears on an old 80's green monochrome monitor, proving it isn't as terrible as some might assume.

Although a smartwatch is not the optimal device for playing Minecraft, it still offers a decent option. According to Exotic_Square4935, they are achieving a frame rate of 20 per second, which is not outstanding but still acceptable. The primary drawback is the small screen size, leading some to argue that playing Minecraft on a low-resolution CRT TV might be more preferable.

Minecraft is currently accessible on various platforms, including Mobile, PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, and legacy devices.

Source: fredward / YouTube