Get the Minecraft Triple Bundle!
Buy the Minecraft Triple Bundle for Windows PC or your gaming console online today. The Triple Bundle includes:
- Minecraft Java & Bedrock Edition
- Minecraft Dungeons
- Minecraft Legends
- 1020 Minecoins
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Indecisive gamers rejoice! Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition for PC now includes both Java and Bedrock Edition.
Minecraft: Java Edition
- Customize your own skin – You can download any skin online or make your own and upload it to use in-game!
- PC only – Minecraft: Java Edition will run on WindowsmacOSand Linux
- Best for Mods – Download community-made mods to change your gameplay experience
- Resource Intensive – Minecraft: Java Edition requires higher computer specifications to run smoothly
- No Cross-Play – Minecraft: Java Edition users can only play with other Java users
- Community – There are countless online servers and communities with all kinds of variations and mods to change up the multiplayer experience
Minecraft: Bedrock Edition
- Multi-Platform – You can play Minecraft: Bedrock Edition on consolesmobileChromebookand PC
- Marketplace – Add-OnsSkin packsand much more can be purchased from Minecraft Marketplace to change your gameplay experience
- Cross-Play – Minecraft: Bedrock Edition players can play with other Minecraft: Bedrock Edition players on any platform online
- Runs Smooth – Minecraft: Bedrock Edition does not require powerful computers or devices to run and will often run more smoothly than Minecraft: Java Edition
- Controls – Minecraft: Bedrock Edition has the option to either switch to a controller for movement or to use touch controls when on a mobile device
- Moderation and Parental Controls – Minecraft: Bedrock Edition is connected to Xbox’s services; the online experience is moderated and parental controls can be fine-tuned
Compare Bedrock and Java Edition
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Java |
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Cross-Platform Compatibility Allows you to play with friends on different devices. |
Cross-play with Windows 10Windows 11XboxNintendo SwitchPS5and mobile |
Cross-play with WindowsMacand Linux |
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Split screen multiplayer (Available only on consoles) Playing split screen allows up to four players to play on the screen at the same time. |
Included |
Not Included |
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Controller/touch support Use a compatible game controller or touch screen. |
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Not Included |
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Minecraft Marketplace Discover new ways to play Minecraft with unique mapsskinsand texture packs. Available in-game from your favorite community creators. Purchases and Minecoins roam across Windows 10Windows 11XboxMobileand Switch. On PlayStation 5 the Minecraft Store uses Tokens. Tokens are used only on PlayStation consoles and cannot be used on other platforms. SimilarlyMinecoins cannot be used on PlayStation consoles. |
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Not Included |
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Marketplace Pass Premiumcurated community-made content for one low monthly price! |
Included |
Not Included |
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Downloadable Content (DLC) Use add-ons to customize your experience. Transform the lookand even change the behavior of mobs. |
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Not Included |
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Mods Independentuser-made additions and changes to the game. |
Not Included |
Included |
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Official featured multiplayer servers (online multiplayer requires subscription sold separately) Public serverspartnered with Minecraftthat anyone can joinwith multiplayer mini-games. |
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Not Included |
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Realms Realms are serversrun by usjust for you and your friends. Invite an infinite number of friends to join your personal Realmand play with up to 10 friends at a time. |
Included |
Included |
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Realms Plus Get access to a library of marketplace packs to play locally or on your personal Realm. Play with up to 10 players at a time who can access all of the content in your Realm—for free! |
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Not Included |
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Host your own server Share your world with your friends and players around the globe. Host your own multiplayer game server. Join custom servers from mobile and PC. |
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Included |
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Join player-hosted multiplayer servers Multiplayer games hosted on other player’s servers. |
Included |
Included |
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Achievements/Trophies Complete certain challenges to earn achievements or trophies. Only available in Survival mode. |
Included |
Not Included |
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LAN or Wifi Multiplayer Play with friends over LAN or WiFi. |
Included |
Included |
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Parental Controls with Microsoft Account Xbox Live and Microsoft Accounts have age-appropriate controls and settings that you can adjust to suit your family’s needs. |
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Not Included |
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Ray tracing Advanced graphics capabilitiesincluding support for physically-based renderingrealistic lightingvibrant colorsrealistic waterand more. Content available in Minecraft Marketplace. Requires a DXR capable GPU. |
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Not Included |
Bedrock System Requirements
Minimum |
Recommended |
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OS |
Windows 10 version 19041.0 or higher |
Windows 10 version 19041.0 or higher |
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Architecture |
ARMx64x86 |
ARMx64x86 |
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Memory |
4 GB |
8 GB |
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Motion controller |
Not specified |
Windows Mixed Reality motion controllers |
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Headset |
Not specified |
Windows Mixed Reality immersive headset |
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Processor |
Intel Celeron J4105 | AMD FX-4100 |
Intel i7-6500U | AMD A8-6600K |
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Graphics |
Intel HD Graphics 4000 | AMD Radeon R5 |
NVIDIA GeForce 940M | AMD Radeon HD 8570D |
Java System Requirements
Minimum |
Recommended |
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OS |
Windows 7 and up OR macOS 10.14.5 Mojave and up. |
Windows 10 and up OR macOS 10.14.5 Mojave and up. |
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Architecture |
ARMx64x86 |
ARMx64x86 |
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Memory |
2 GB |
4 GB |
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Motion Controller |
Not specified |
Not specified |
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Headset |
Not specified |
Not specified |
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Processor |
Intel Core i3-3210 3.2 GHz | AMD A8-7600 APU 3.1 GHz | Apple M1 or equivalent |
Intel Core i5-4690 3.5 GHz | AMD A10-7800 APU 3.5 GHz | Apple M1 or equivalent |
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Graphics |
Intel HD Graphics 4000 | AMD Radeon R5 |
NVIDIA GeForce 700 series or AMD Radeon Rx 200 series (excluding integrated chipsets) with OpenGL 4.45 |
Frequently asked questions
You can download and play Minecraft: Java Edition on your Mac.
If you have Minecraft for Windowsyou have the Bedrock Edition. Howeveryou can still play Minecraft: Java Edition on a Windows PC.
Minecraft is more CPU-intensive than GPU-intensive. View the Java system requirements and the Bedrock system requirements above to understand what computer you need.
Yesyou can play Minecraft cross-platformbut there are some limitations:
- Minecraft: Java Edition only supports cross-platform play with WindowsMacand Linux
- Minecraft: Bedrock Edition supports cross-platform play with Windows 10Windows 11XboxNintendo SwitchPS5and mobile
Java Edition doesn't currently have native controller support at this time. HoweverBedrock Edition has controller and touch support.
Minecraft: Java Edition has limited cross-platform compatibility. With Minecraft: Java Editionyou can cross-play with:
- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
Your PC needs enough storage to download and play Minecraft. Here's how much storage you need to play Minecraft:
- Bedrock Edition: 4 GB minimum8 GB recommended
- Java Edition: 2 GB minimum4 GB recommended
If you've previously purchased Minecraft for PCyou don't need to buy it again for a new computer. Follow these steps to download Minecraft again on a new PC:
- Download the Minecraft Launcher on your PC.
- Open the launcher and sign in using your Microsoft account. You'll need to log in with the same Microsoft account you used to purchase the game.
- Your purchased game should appear in your library. Download and install it on your computer.