Minecraft Xbox release set for 9th May

The release date for the Xbox version of Minecraft has finally been revealed as May 9th.
Imagine it, build it! Minecraft for Xbox 360 lets you create worlds from the comfort of your sofa. Play alone or play with your friends. Explore, build and conquer! At night monsters come out, so make sure to build a shelter before that happens. After that, your world is your imagination. Turn your hours into minutes with Minecraft for Xbox 360!

• The infinite possibilities in Minecraft just got bigger. The gaming phenomenon is coming to the console for the first time exclusively to Xbox 360.
• The new crafting interface in Minecraft for Xbox 360 delivers a completely new way to build Minecraft worlds where your imagination is the only limit.
• Full featured Tutorial mode to teach the basics and help master essential skills faster.
• Social Multiplayer – up to 4 player split screen on one console, share the experience for the first time from the comfort of your couch.
• Play Minecraft for Xbox 360 with Friends over Xbox LIVE, combine split screen and Xbox LIVE play in any combination up to 8 players.