As one of the most popular and bestselling games ever made, Minecraft has something that can appeal to just about everyone. The game can be a virtual Lego set for one person, a tool to create complex ...

There have traditionally been two major factions among Minecraft users—those who prefer the more approachable Bedrock Edition and those devoted to the Java Edition. Both editions have passionate fan ...

There are many significant differences between Minecraft's two versions, Java and Bedrock. While many of these differences like the appearance of explosions, don't matter in the long run, there are ...

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 ...

Stephen is an avid Nintendo, Indie, and retro gamer of 30 years who dabbles in Xbox, mainly in the form of binge sessions of Overwatch. He's a history buff, an aspiring writer of short fiction, and a ...

Java Edition is designed for desktop use on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It supports extensive community mods, custom servers, and advanced customization options, but requires stronger hardware and only ...