And the PS4 and X1 allow worlds a further 3 times larger than the Switch, so technically the Switch version isn't the "full" console version either :p Personally i think that's a silly way of looking at it though. As long as its feature complete, i'd consider it the full game. The Switch, PS4, and X1 versions allowing larger worlds just makes them a better version of that package.

Yeah. It has resale value, has potential functionality across different games, can be used to decorate, and can be lent to other people. It's certainly not perfect but it has its advantages.

This would be a trainwreck. Exclusive content such as skins is one thing, Mojang having creative freedom is another, but exclusive features is something Microsoft would never want aside from the Switch's TV to handheld feature (which apparently they butchered).

People (mainly strange people) are already attacking Phil Spencer on twitter over having a Switch port. If somehow there was an amiibo exclusive feature, people would flip or bash or mock or whatever. Even if the implementation makes perfect sense. No, perhaps especially if it made sense. Amiibo's ability to work in multiple games may be a headache for Nintendo as well. Though not as big.

I assume YOU'RE being sarcastic.

Nope, I'm not actually. I've never purchased DLC in my life, but if they release it on disc (like RDR: Undead Nightmare or Episodes from Liberty City), I do buy it.

Oooooooooh. My bad I thought you meant more like Street Fighter x Tekken on disc DLC for some reason lol

No, I definitely don't want that!

I would think it would be a crossover of amiibo and Microsoft's own IoT/Toys to life platform - similar to the Amiibo/Skylander crossover.

Like you said - It's easy money for both MS and Nintendo.

Perhaps this also might be the way we get Zelda, Donkey Kong, Animal Crossing and other Nintendo-related theme packs for Minecraft in the future. Nintendo characters in Minecraft artstyle.

Or... gasp... barf... I have to say it... Minecraft in Mario Kart or Smash

Yeah... but at the time the Vita version came out, that was the only console version going, so your line about "Never before has there been a full console version playable anywhere before" isn't true, at the time the Vita version came out, that was the full sized console version, and fuck it was great on the Vita too. Just like it's amazing on the Switch... unless you're in a field of wheat, I've noticed that growing around you can tank the frame rate fairly badly.