The version of Minecraft that you can grab on consoles, mobile devices, and through the Microsoft Store, is referred to as the Bedrock Edition.

Minecraft: Java Edition is the original version of the game for computers, while Bedrock is a newer version available on nearly every device.

Here's what you should know about the differences in Minecraft Java and Bedrock for Windows before you choose which to install.

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Should you play Minecraft Java or Bedrock, and what are the differences between the two versions of Mojang's survival game?

Overall, the new Minecraft UI improvements made to Java and Bedrock Edition have been well-received, and plenty of players were impressed with the effort to modernize the game's interface.

Of the two versions of Minecraft available to download, Java and Bedrock, which is the better choice? The answer lies in these distinctions.

After a few years, Minecraft split into two different builds, the original Java one and the newer Bedrock version, and both are now joining forces.

Minecraft players should not be discouraged when they find a Bedrock seed that they would rather instead play on Java Edition, as the seed itself can be quickly converted into a seed that is ...

The Minecraft Java and Bedrock editions are no more - please welcome the Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition, which is coming in June to fussy PC players ...

There are many choices of what version of Minecraft to get - the free version, the Java versions and the Bedrock edition. But what makes them different?

In context: For those who have played Minecraft for years, it's the gift that keeps on giving. Its vibrant modding community continuously crafts new content and features while the folks over at Mojang ...