"Java Edition" and "Bedrock Edition" have some distinct differences. Mojang There are two major versions of "Minecraft," one of which is available only for computers, and the other of which can be played on nearly every device. "Minecraft: Java Edition" is the original version of the game, and is great for installing mods and playing on big multiplayer servers. Meanwhile, "Minecraft: Bedrock Edition" is great if you want to play with friends on different systems. Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories. Once you start digging into "Minecraft," you'll be faced with a world's worth of choices to make: where to explore, what to build, and which game mode to play in.But there's one big choice to make before you ever create a world: Which version of "Minecraft" should you play?