"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.

Minecraft has become a sensation among players ever since its release back in 2011. Now players on multiple platforms have the luxury of enjoying this title. While other platforms only have the ...

Unlike Minecraft Java Edition, which gets snapshots that are essentially beta versions, Bedrock Edition has a completely separate game version that solely deals with pre-update releases. It is called ...

When Mojang announced that they would be bringing Minecraft to the iPhone and iPad later this year, the collective attention of the mobile market turned to the possibility of creating entire digital ...

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

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. While you may be limited to which version of Minecraft you can play based on the device you're using, there are some important differences between ...

Minecraft comes in two versions that are purchased separately and are not interchangeable. Deciding which version is right for you can be a daunting experience, but we’ll try to make it easy for you.