Firstly, if you're planning on playing "Minecraft" on anything other than a computer, then you'll be playing "Bedrock." There's no choice there - the "Java" version is only available on computers.

This video compares the key differences between Minecraft Java and Bedrock editions. Topics include gameplay mechanics, cross-platform compatibility, performance variations, and exclusive features of ...

Select the oldest version and hit play (Image via Sportskeeda) Finally, players can simply go ahead and find the new installation in the drop-down menu on the main Java Edition page and click 'Play'.

Java is generally seen as the version of choice for more hardcore Minecraft fans. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.

Minecraft says, 'Clearly, the Java and Bedrock versions of Minecraft are different games with different characteristics. The only difference is that when you buy the Windows PC version of ...

To download the latest version, players will first have to buy Minecraft. Players who have bought the game can follow these steps to update to the latest Minecraft 1.17.1 Java Edition version: ...

Here's how to use the /gamemode command in "Minecraft: Java Edition" and "Minecraft: Bedrock Edition." Quick tip: Note that you can't use this trick to switch to Hardcore mode.

Minecraft runs on Java version 17 as of this pre-release – and you can expect the same to be true of the live version of Java Edition once 1.18 officially lands.

"Minecraft: Java Edition" is the original version of the game, and is great for installing mods and playing on big multiplayer servers. Meanwhile, "Minecraft: Bedrock Edition" is great if you want ...

Here's how to use the /gamemode command in "Minecraft: Java Edition" and "Minecraft: Bedrock Edition." Quick tip: Note that you can't use this trick to switch to Hardcore mode. The only way to switch ...