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Oct 25, 2021 · Minecraft: Java Edition is only available on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Minecraft: Bedrock Edition is available on Windows 10 and 11, Xbox One, Xbox Series S and X, PlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, and Windows Mobile.
Jan 19, 2023 · Minecraft Bedrock Edition is the most accessible version of Minecraft as it's available on so many platforms - it's on Windows PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and iOS...
- Mods. While both versions of Minecraft support mods—Bedrock calls them addons and has recently expanded them—Java has far more options. Importantly, Minecraft Java mods tend to be free, while Bedrock add-ons can be either free or paid downloads in the Minecraft Marketplace.
- Cost. Java Edition and Bedrock Edition are sold together nowadays for a set price of $29.99. Unlike the old days, you’ll get both versions of Minecraft in one neat package and a unified launcher, so you can swap between them at will.
- Controls. Both versions support mouse and keyboard, but only one supports controllers. Despite releasing all the way back in 2010, Mojang hasn’t implemented controller support for Java Edition.
- Crossplay. One of the key selling points Microsoft loves to remind us about was that Minecraft is "better together," which is simply not true if you’ve ever played with your kids and watched helplessly as they TNT a structure you’ve spent hours building.
Jul 15, 2024 · Verdict: I’m just starting out, which version should I choose? I’d say if you are about to play your first game of Minecraft and you are on Windows 10, then it makes sense to play with the Bedrock build. It’s a no-brainer if you already have an RTX card or thinking about upgrading in the near future.
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I'd agree that Java has more and better mods as long as you don't mind running an old version of the game and have a decent PC to be able to run them. By the way, you can get a launcher for bedrock (on Windows 10) that lets you download old versions of the game and run multiple profiles (it's definitely harder than doing that in Java though).
May 1, 2022 · 2 Comments. You can play Minecraft just about anywhere--PC, consoles, and mobile devices all run Mojang's seemingly immortal game. But the truth is that despite being on a dozen platforms,...
Jun 2, 2024 · If players are enjoying Minecraft on consoles or mobile, they're likely already playing Bedrock Edition. Meanwhile, fans of Bedrock can also access it on the Windows 10 Edition on PC. Pros ...
