You'll need a Microsoft account to download Minecraft but that's no sweat to do. Choosing between the two versions, Java and Bedrock, is much easier than it used to be. There is no wrong choice as ...

"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.

New to Minecraft? Here's all you need to know about the difference between Bedrock and Java, and how it affects you.

Mojang's original version of Minecraft, which millions play, will now require a Microsoft to play for security's sake, Microsoft says.

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