Minecraft comes in two versions: the widely available Bedrock Edition that is available for the Pocket Edition, all consoles (Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch), and PC.

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

Here's what you should know about the differences in Minecraft Java and Bedrock for Windows before you choose which to install.

Should you play Minecraft Java or Bedrock, and what are the differences between the two versions of Mojang's survival game?