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Is Minecraft Bedrock on PC or Xbox?

Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition for PC.
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Can I play Minecraft bedrock on PC and Xbox?

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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Is Minecraft bedrock on PC?

*Minecraft: Java Edition runs on Windows, Mac and Linux; Minecraft: Bedrock Edition runs on Windows.
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Is Minecraft bedrock 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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Is Bedrock only for Xbox?

Although officially named just Minecraft, the Bedrock editions for consoles are marketed as Minecraft for Xbox, Minecraft for Nintendo Switch, and Minecraft for PlayStation 4.
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Is Bedrock for PC or console?

Bedrock Edition is the Windows 10/11, mobile, and console version of the game. This version has access to Marketplace and Xbox-specific features like Xbox achievements and friend presence. All versions of Bedrock are cross-compatible, and players can enjoy the game with one another through servers, LAN, and Realms.
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Is Bedrock on Xbox or Java?

If you're playing on a console or mobile device--an Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, or Android/iOS device, you'll be playing Bedrock. If you're one of the few and proud that plays on a Linux device, you're going to be playing Java.
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Do I have to buy Minecraft again for PC if I have it on Xbox?

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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What version of Minecraft is Bedrock?

Bedrock Edition was launched on September 20, 2017 and was based on Minecraft: Pocket Edition, which was released in 2011. It brought together nine of the major device platforms under a singular codebase called the Bedrock Engine.
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Is Minecraft free on PC if you have 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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Is Bedrock free on PC now?

Using the Bedrock Edition on Windows

If you own a copy of Minecraft on Mac, you can download the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft for free on a PC.
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Is Bedrock Edition on PC free?

Starting June 7, all players that have either Java Edition or Bedrock Edition will receive the edition they do not currently own for free, right in the Minecraft Launcher. So if you own Java, you'll get Bedrock – and vice versa.
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Is Java or Bedrock better?

In short, commands and Redstone functions are more complex and versatile in the Java Edition. The Bedrock Edition doesn't support Redstone circuits that have quasi-connectivity. This extends more widely to specific commands as well.
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How do I play Bedrock on PC?

How to Play Minecraft Bedrock on a PC
  1. Open the Minecraft Launcher.
  2. Log in to your Microsoft account.
  3. Click on the “Minecraft for Windows” option on the left sidebar.
  4. Go to the green “Play” button.
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Can Bedrock play with Java?

Officially Java and Bedrock Edition cannot be played together since both of them are not compatible.
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What devices is Minecraft Bedrock on?

Minecraft: Bedrock Edition
  • Platform. Android, iOS, FireOS, Windows 10, Gear VR, Fire TV, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PSVR.
  • Release Date. Android: October 7, 2011. ...
  • Price. Varies, around $7.00 for iOS and around $29.99 for everything else.
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Do I have Minecraft bedrock edition?

If the number is in the bottom left, you are using Java Edition, also evident in the subtitle below the main title. If the number is in the bottom right, you are using Bedrock Edition. This is evident because Bedrock Edition just uses the title Minecraft with no subtitle. The number itself is the version number.
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Why are there 2 versions of Minecraft?

Why Are There Two Versions of Minecraft? The original version of Minecraft was written in Java, one of the few programming languages that's truly cross-platform. An application written in Java can run on any operating system that supports the language, without having to make any changes.
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Can I transfer Minecraft from Xbox to PC?

You can transfer your Minecraft World to another device using a Realm. You must have an active Minecraft Realm to do this. If you have not yet used your Realms free trial, you can use that to transfer your worlds.
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Why won't my Xbox let me play Minecraft?

Unplug your Xbox from the power socket and wait 15 seconds. Plug your Xbox back into the outlet and press the Xbox Logo on either your console or paired controller. Launch Minecraft.
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Do I have to buy both versions of Minecraft on PC?

All PC platform players will receive a Minecraft: Java Edition entitlement if they own Minecraft for Windows, and vice versa. Minecraft: Java Edition will still be playable on Mac, Linux, and Windows OSs (Operating Systems), and Minecraft for Windows will remain playable only on Windows 10/11.
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Which version of Minecraft should I buy?

If you plan on playing Minecraft or console or with friends on consoles, go with the Bedrock Edition. This version is also better suited for younger players that need parental guidance. There isn't necessarily one version of Minecraft better than the other.
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Why is there 2 Minecraft's on Xbox?

If your storage disk is too full, you might experience a warning before the update proceeds. When updated, you will see two versions of Minecraft in your 'All Games' view on your Xbox.
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Is Bedrock only on console?

Minecraft Bedrock Edition for PC is a Bedrock version of Minecraft that is available for PC specifically Windows 10. There's a Java version as well that only works on PC but for the Java version users, they can't play with any Bedrock version players.
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