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

"Minecraft" offers cross-platform play for both versions of the game — Bedrock and Java — but you can only play with users who own the same version.

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Despite releasing well over a decade ago, Minecraft is still one of the most popular games on the market in 2024. Whether it's veteran players ...

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 ...