While the Java Edition is only available on Windows, Mac, and Linux, you can get the Bedrock Edition on Windows 10 and 11, Xbox One, Xbox Series S and X, PlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch, Fire OS/TV, Android, iOS, Windows Mobile and Samsung Gear VR. Once you’ve looked into it, it definitely becomes more straightforward.

When looking at a game, the most important aspect to take into account is whether it runs on the platform(s) that you own. So you can imagine the conundrum when I first realized that not only is Minecraft available for almost every current-gen platform (and more) but it also comes in two versions: Java Edition and Bedrock Edition.īut what do these names mean? And what is the difference between them, if there are any? If you’ve been wondering the same thing, good news: I did the research so you don’t have to. My friends have stopped asking me out for ice cream because I always spend at least 30 minutes deciding which flavor I’m going to get – not to mention I always get the same one in the end anyway.

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