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Can I buy Minecraft on PS4 and play it on Switch?

Since the release of the Bedrock Edition, Minecraft has supported cross-platform play. This means that you can play the game with your friends no matter which platform they might be playing on including mobile, PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
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Can you use the same Minecraft account on PS4 and Switch?

For starters, yes, Minecraft can be put onto different consoles and devices using the same account. Players can theoretically have their accounts linked and logged in on a Switch, an Xbox, a PlayStation, a Windows 10 computer, and their phones simultaneously.
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How do I transfer my Minecraft world from PS4 to Switch?

Transfer Minecraft Worlds to Another Device.
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Transfer Your World Using a Realm
  1. From the first device, click the pen icon next to your Realm from the Realms list.
  2. Click Replace World and confirm.
  3. Choose the world you want to transfer.
  4. Wait for the upload and then click Let's go!
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Is Minecraft free on PS4 if I have it on Switch?

Yes, you do have to buy Minecraft separately for each platform. The same applies for pretty much every premium game, and in this case at least, it applies so long as the console versions of the game don't use a proper Minecraft account, that is separate from your console account. Why isn't Minecraft free?
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Can I play Minecraft on Xbox if I bought it on Switch?

no, it only applies to the pc versions, you would need to own java or windows 10 edition to get the other.
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HOW TO CROSS PLAY MINECRAFT BETWEEN PS4 AND NINTENDO SWITCH

Can I get Minecraft on my Switch if I already own it?

I already own Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition, so how do I get this new version? Players who already own Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition can download the new version of Minecraft free of charge. Either follow the prompts in-game to download or find it directly in the Nintendo eShop.
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Do you have to buy Minecraft on Switch if you already own it?

if you want to play it on the switch or any other console you will have to buy it again. Minecraft for windows 10, Xbox one, Nintendo switch, iPhone, android, and kindle are all the bedrock edition, but each is sold separately. Bloop.
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Do you have to buy Minecraft for each console?

A separate purchase is required to play the game on other devices such as the Nintendo Switch or PlayStation™ 4. Each console or device requires a separate license. Licenses cannot be transferred from one device to another.
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Is Minecraft ps4 better than Switch?

There is no difference. It's the exact same game on all platforms now (although PC players also have access to the legacy Java version which does have some variations). Switch version includes a Super Mario themed texture pack and some skins, but I don't think they're usable online.
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Can you transfer Minecraft worlds between consoles?

As long as you sync them with your account then yes! To do this you must have an active Minecraft Realm. If you have not yet used your Realms free trial, you can use that to transfer your worlds. For more information about Minecraft Realms and how to start a Realm, go to the Realms Plus page.
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Do Minecraft worlds save to your Microsoft account ps4?

Yes, It's saved to your microsoft account through the cloud.
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How do I transfer my Minecraft world to another device?

  1. Step 1: Save Minecraft Worlds on Your Android Device. By default, Minecraft on Android saves your world in the cloud. ...
  2. Step 2: Download & Set up the Bedrock App. ...
  3. Step 3: Upload Your Minecraft Worlds to Google Drive. ...
  4. Step 4: Sync Minecraft Worlds on Different Android Devices.
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How to get Minecraft for free?

Get Minecraft Free Trial for Java Edition
  1. Much like the Bedrock edition, head to the official Minecraft website (visit) and click the “Try it Free” option in the top navigation bar.
  2. On the next page, scroll down to access the Java Edition free trial for Minecraft.
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Can I have two Minecraft accounts on one Microsoft account?

Can I use one Microsoft account for multiple Java Mojang accounts? No, Microsoft accounts can only link to one Mojang account. Multiple Java Mojang accounts need to be migrated to separate Microsoft accounts.
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Why is Minecraft more expensive on the Switch?

A recent report suggested that Switch games are more expensive because of a more complex manufacturing process, as well as a Nintendo policy that requires physical and digital versions of a game be the same price.
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Can you trade a PS4 for a Nintendo Switch?

The eligible systems for trade-in are a PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One (original), Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Wii U, 3DS XL and PS Vita. Basically, any system from the current-generation is fine.
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Why is Minecraft so laggy on Switch?

This may be due to applications running in the background or simply not having enough processing power to run the game smoothly at your current settings.
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Do you get both versions of Minecraft if you buy one?

All PC platform players will receive a Minecraft: Java Edition entitlement if they own Minecraft for Windows, and vice versa.
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Do I have to rebuy Minecraft for Crossplay?

No, absolutely you do not need to buy the game again. Download the launcher from this link: https://launcher.mojang.com/download/MinecraftI...
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Do you have to pay for Minecraft on multiple devices?

Note: Minecraft purchases are tied to your account (email address) and not a device. As such, you can download and install Minecraft: Java Edition on as many computers as you want.
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Can I play Minecraft on Switch without a Microsoft account?

A Microsoft account is optional and not required to play Minecraft on Nintendo Switch. It's a free account that you can use to sign in on a device.
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Do Minecraft worlds transfer through accounts?

All the information in your Mojang account will transfer to your Microsoft account, including your in-game username, worlds, content, and capes.
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Do Minecraft worlds transfer between accounts?

Yes. However, it's slightly complicated. You'll need to pay for a minecraft realm and log on with the same xbox live account on both systems. Set the realm's world as the one you want to transfer on the xbox and then go over to the switch and download the world from the realm.
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Can you transfer Minecraft worlds from ps4 to PS5?

You can transfer (copy) data from a PlayStation®4 console or another PlayStation®5 console to your PS5™ console. The console that you're transferring data from is the source console. The PS5 console that you're transferring data to is the destination console.
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