Different Minecraft Editions
Most articles and support on this website covers Minecraft Java Edition, or Minecraft for mobile devices, Windows 10 and Xbox. However, different versions of the game are available on many platforms.
For a summary of all the different Minecraft Editions, visit the Minecraft Wiki's Edition Comparison
Release dates and feature information for upcoming versions aren't yet available, information about upcoming updates can be found through each developer site.
For a summary of all the different Minecraft Editions, visit the Minecraft Wiki's Edition Comparison
Name | Device | Price | Store | Notes |
Minecraft: Java Edition | Windows, Mac, Linux computer | $26.95 | Minecraft.net | Users who purchased this edition before October 19th, 2018, are entitled to a free copy of Minecraft for Windows 10 |
Minecraft for Windows 10 (Bedrock Edition) | Windows 10 computer. Also available for Oculus Rift & Windows Mixed Realiy | $26.99 | Microsoft store on Windows 10 | Cross-platform play with all other Bedrock devices. (Except for Oculus Rift) |
Minecraft for Mobile Devices (Bedrock Edition) |
Apple, Android, Amazon, Windows phones and tablets. Nintendo Switch. Also available for: Amazon Fire TV & Gear VR. | $6.99 | Apple, Android, Amazon and Windows app stores | Cross-platform play with all other Bedrock devices |
Minecraft for Xbox One (Bedrock Edition) | Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X | $19.99 | Xbox store & Microsoft store | Cross-platform play with all other Bedrock devices |
Minecraft for Nintendo Switch (Bedrock Edition) | Nintendo Switch | $29.99 | Nintendo eShop and retail stores | Price includes the Super Mario Mash-up pack. Cross-platform play with all other Bedrock devices |
Minecraft: Xbox One Edition | Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X | $19.99 | Xbox store and retail stores | This edition of Minecraft has partly been replaced by the Bedrock Edition but continues to be updated |
Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition | Xbox 360 | $19.99 | Xbox store and retail stores | Replaced by Xbox One versions, still available and updated |
Minecraft: PS4 Edition | Playstation 4 | $19.99 |
Playstation store and retail stores | News about updates are shared on 4Jstudios twitter account |
Minecraft: PS3 Edition | Playstation 3 | $19.99 | Playstation store and retail stores | News about updates are shared on 4Jstudios twitter account |
Minecraft: Playstation Vita Edition | Playstation Vita | $19.99 | Playstation store and retail stores | News about updates are shared on 4Jstudios twitter account |
Minecraft: Wii U Edition | Nintendo Wii U | $29.99 | Nintendo eShop and retail stores | Price includes six of our most popular add-on packs. Support for off-screen play. |
Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition | Nintendo Switch | $29.99 | Nintendo eShop and retail stores | Price includes six of our most popular add-on packs. Support for off-screen play. Was updated to Bedrock Edition on June 21st, 2018 |
Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition | New Nintendo 3DS | $29.99 | Nintendo eShop and retail stores | |
我的世界 Minecraft: China version |
Windows, Android and Apple devices | Free | mc.163.com | Only available in China |
Minecraft: Education Edition | Mac and Windows 10 PCs | education.minecraft.net | Designed for teaching. | |
Minecraft: PI Edition | Raspberry PI | Free | pi.minecraft.net | Designed for teaching and tinkering. |
Release dates and feature information for upcoming versions aren't yet available, information about upcoming updates can be found through each developer site.
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