GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. How do you play with your friends in Minecraft? It all depends which version of the game you're playing, as it's one of the many Java vs. Bedrock ...

"Minecraft" offers cross-platform gameplay for both editions of the game, but in different ways. If you're playing "Minecraft: Bedrock Edition," you can play with Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, ...

It might seem initially impossible to play Minecraft for free, but there are actually some convenient ways to at least try the game out if not use as a permanent solution. On the surface, it seems ...

You can add friends in "Minecraft: Bedrock Edition" through their Microsoft account's gamer tag. "Bedrock Edition" lets you play with anyone who owns the game, no matter what system they play on. Once ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. While you may be limited to which version of Minecraft you can play based on the device you're using, there are some important differences between ...

Millions of people are stuck inside these days. It's a lonely existence, but it can be made better with videogames. Minecraft, in particular, is a great way to join your friends in a world that's ...

Maybe you wanted to buy Minecraft for yourself or your kids, but quickly found yourself asking the same question over and over: Java Edition or Bedrock Edition? For years, this debate has puzzled both ...