Typically, when players want to play Minecraft on their mobile devices, they have to do so through a version of the game that runs on the Bedrock Edition codebase.

Minecraft Java Edition (Image via Minecraft Wiki) Minecraft, a game that started as an indie survival sandbox, has turned into a full-scale pop culture phenomenon.

To get into the Minecraft beta on Java edition on PC, you'll need to follow these steps: Install the Minecraft Java client by logging into your account and downloading it.

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

New to Minecraft? Here's all you need to know about the difference between Bedrock and Java, and how it affects you.

The two editions of Minecraft do have important differences. These are all the things you should consider when deciding between Minecraft Bedrock and Java.

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