After Pocket Editions, Console Editions, even Pi Editions, Minecraft has finally settled on two lanes of development for the incredibly popular title: the Java Edition, and the Bedrock Edition.

Of the two versions of Minecraft available to download, Java and Bedrock, which is the better choice? The answer lies in these distinctions.

Confused? The differences are very important to those invested in Minecraft, with the most crucial being that it's easier to mod the Java edition.

To get into the Minecraft beta on Java edition on PC, you'll need to follow these steps: Install the Minecraft Java client by logging into your account and downloading it.

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

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