Which is the best version of Minecraft for mods, servers and graphics? We break it down.

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

This means that Java players can only play with other Java players, and the same goes for Bedrock. In order to play with friends on Java Edition, you'll need to be part of a server.

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

"Minecraft" offers cross-platform play for both versions of the game — Bedrock and Java — but you can only play with users who own the same version.

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