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?

Millions of players worldwide take pleasure in playing Minecraft Java Edition, the original version of the game.

Mojang's original version of Minecraft, which millions play, will now require a Microsoft to play for security's sake, Microsoft says.

The forthcoming Minecraft: Education Edition, written in C++, looks faster and smoother than the old Java version, but won't be compatible with all the old mods. If Microsoft mis-handles the ...

Minecraft Java is the earliest version of the game that was released as part of the original debut.

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

The Java Edition of Minecraft, which is really just the PC version of the game that launched in 2009, has a brand-new update that adds some new features, including music by the composer of Celeste.

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