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Do I have to buy Minecraft again for PC if I have it on Xbox?

This launcher can be installed from the Microsoft Store. You can install any PC-compatible versions of Minecraft that you already own with the account that you're signed in to with the Minecraft Launcher (such as Minecraft, Minecraft: Java Edition, and Minecraft Dungeons).
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Can I play Minecraft on PC if I bought it on Xbox?

You do not get a free copy of the game for Windows, if you purchased on Xbox. You have to purchase Minecraft again on PC if you want to play the game on that platform. It's also the same for any other platform the game is available on.
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Do I have to rebuy Minecraft bedrock for PC if I have it on Xbox?

To play Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition for PC with Game Pass on PC, you'll just need to install the Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition from the Xbox app for PC (or from the Microsoft Store), which is included in your Xbox Game Pass for PC or Ultimate subscription.
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Do I have to repurchase Minecraft for PC?

No you don't have to. You can log in to the same account you were using on the old computer.
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Can I play Minecraft on PC and Xbox with same account?

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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Do you have to buy Minecraft on every device?

Buying Minecraft

This requires a one-time purchase for the account. The account has to be compatible with the device. Example: Pocket Edition for iOS and Android; PC version for computer.
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Can I transfer Minecraft to another device?

Transfer Minecraft Worlds to Another Device

You can transfer worlds between these devices using a Minecraft Realm or, if you play on an iOS device, through the iCloud method.
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How do you get Minecraft on PC if you already bought it?

Download the launcher from this link: https://launcher.mojang.com/download/MinecraftI... Ensure you sign in using the same account you purchased.
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Do I have to buy Minecraft on my computer if I already have an account?

If you already own one version of Minecraft on a Microsoft Secured Account (MSA), then you're entitled to the other version for free! Your current version of the game will remain unaffected.
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Why is it telling me to rebuy Minecraft?

1: You bought Minecraft on a different account than the one that you tried to log in with. 2: You tried to use a different edition of Minecraft than the one that you bought. If every thing is exactly the same as when you last used Minecraft, you might have to rebuy the game.
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How do you download Minecraft on Windows 10 if you already bought it on Xbox?

Minecraft for Windows

Using your Microsoft account, sign into the Microsoft Store on your PC. Click the three dots in the Microsoft Store next to your profile picture. Go to My Library. If you already own the game, you can download it from there.
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How to get Minecraft on PC for free?

While there's no legal way to obtain a free copy of Minecraft Java Edition, you can still play Minecraft for free by downloading the demo version for Windows, macOS, or Linux.
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Do you have to buy Minecraft twice for two computers?

Each player needs their own Minecraft account, so you'll have to pay again if you want to play with your child: one account for you, one for your child.
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Can I play Minecraft on PC if I bought it on Nintendo?

like every other game from every other company, you buy for the platform you want to play on, meaning you need to purchase for EACH platform you want to play said game on.
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Can I play Minecraft on PC if I bought it on Play Store?

No, if you downloaded Minecraft from the Google Play Store for an Android device, you will not be able to download and play it on a PC.
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Can I use the same Minecraft account on multiple devices?

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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Do Minecraft accounts transfer?

Migrating to a New Microsoft Account

If you do not currently have a Microsoft account, please follow the steps below to create one, and successfully migrate your Mojang account. Login to minecraft.net with your Mojang account and find the prompt IT'S YOUR TURN TO MOVE! on your profile page and click MOVE MY ACCOUNT.
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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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Was Minecraft PC ever free?

Earlier versions of Minecraft were themselves free up to version 1.3, but as the game continued to develop, it started attaching price tags to it. However, there may still be some ways to play the beloved game without paying a penny.
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Is Minecraft free on PC with Microsoft account?

A free Microsoft account will help you access your purchases, Realms, and other Minecraft content across all of your Minecraft devices. Microsoft accounts are free to set up and use on any Minecraft device.
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Why do I have to pay twice for Minecraft?

There are a few situations where a second charge may appear or seem to appear after a purchase: An order number may be generated when a payment fails, which can be confused with a successful purchase. A transaction ID is only generated with a successful purchase.
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Why can't I play Minecraft after I bought it?

If it's Minecraft for Windows, simply sign out your account on Microsoft Store then restart your PC before signing back in. If this is Minecraft Java Edition please do the same, sign out on your Microsoft Launcher then restart before signing back in.
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