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Minecraft,Privacy policy the game that was released in 2011 but you could buy as far back as 2009, came out -- again -- on Wednesday, May 11.

The Nintendo Switch version of the game is actually a repackaged version of the Wii U release, with some extra bits thrown in that were originally released as add-ons. If you're looking for something wholly new, look elsewhere.

If, on the other hand, you're looking for a way to play Minecrafton your Nintendo Switch... this is exactly that.

The good news is: Minecraftis still great. If you've ever played one of the game's many previous console iterations, you already know it translates surprisingly well to a traditional controller.

If you own a Switch, you're probably considering a Minecraftpurchase. There aren't many other games to play, after all, and this one is proven.

Here's what you get in Minecraftfor Switch:

• The game itself. It's just the console version of Minecraftin Nintendo Switch form.

• Two "Battle & Beasts" skin packs that let you transform your stock character into a wide assortment of people and animals.

• Texture packs galore! In addition to the "Super Mario Mash-Up Pack" -- previously a Wii U exclusive -- you also get textures for Candy, Cartoon, Chinese Mythology, City, Fantasy, Festive, Greek Mythology, Halloween 2015, and Natural looks.

• The Battle and Tumble mini games.

I think the best way to sum things up: If you didn't like Minecraftbefore, the Switch version isn't going to change your mind. And if you're already a fan, this is that thing you like.

The biggest reason to buy the Switch version is, of course, the ability to play wherever you go. After spending most of the week's subway rides cobbling together a blocky world to call my own, I can confirm: it's pretty great.

The game runs smoothly and the control scheme translates perfectly to Joy-Con controllers. Load times for getting into a world -- whether it's a new one or an existing one -- are very reasonable and the technical performance, from what I've seen so far, has been rock-solid.

So there you have it. Minecraftis out for Switch now. Good times.

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