There are two major versions of "Minecraft," one of which is available only for computers, and the other of which can be played on nearly every device. "Minecraft: Java Edition" is the original ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. While you may be limited to which version of Minecraft you can play based on the device you're using, there are some important differences between ...

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We hope you're not too attached to either of the Minecraft Java and Bedrock editions of one of the best building games on PC, as Microsoft and Mojang have confirmed that both will cease to exist on ...

One of the first things about Minecraft you’ll notice is needing to decide which type or version to use. Bedrock and Java exist and to the untrained eye, neither ...

The wild success of Minecraft didn't come without its problems, one of which was that the original game was coded in Java. This is still the version some players prefer, for a laundry list of reasons, ...

Minecraft is one of the most popular video games right now, and such will be the case for many years to come. Now, some folks might not have known this, but the game is available for Windows 11 and ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. How do you play with your friends in Minecraft? It all depends which version of the game you're playing, as it's one of the many Java vs. Bedrock ...

How do you download Minecraft on PC? You've found us here, so you're taking your first step in a journey that leads toward one of the most beautiful and innovative ...