The answer, based on features, flexibility, and performance, points to Java Edition. To explain why, it doesn't hurt to examine the pros and cons of each Minecraft Edition for Windows PCs.

Mojang has released yet another Minecraft 1.19.2 update for Java Edition. This is the second incremental update released soon after the first that brought in several changes and bug fixes.

You'll need a Microsoft account to download Minecraft but that's no sweat to do. Choosing between the two versions, Java and Bedrock, is much easier than it used to be. There is no wrong choice as ...

Mojang Studios is rolling out a new Minecraft: Java Edition update with a handful of new features and fixes. Minecraft: Java Edition 1.19.1 is headlined by its improved player safety features, but ...

Mojang Studios is now releasing Minecraft: Java Edition 1.19.4, a new patch update loaded with sizeable changes, creative updates, and accessibility improvements.

If you own a Chromebook, "Minecraft: Java Edition" is available to you via Linux. Here's how to download and install the popular game on a Chromebook.

If you're looking to get into Minecraft, you'll see people talking about these two versions, but what is the difference--and which one is best? Java vs. Bedrock: Why are there two versions?

With the release of The Wild update, Minecraft editions - Java and Bedrock - will be bundled into one purchase for Windows PC players.

Install all Minecraft versions (Bedrock Edition, Java Edition, Education Edition, Classic) on Chromebook (ChromeOS), with or without Linux by following these instructions.

If you’re a Mac user and want to play that blocky sandbox game everyone knows, you’re not alone. But if you’ve tried ...