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Last Edited by SlickDealio May 14, 2019 at 12:19 PM
Free 10th Anniversary Map from Blockworks.

https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/a...ersary-map

https://slickdeals.net/f/13047709-minecraft-pocket-edition-ios-android-windows-10-xbox-ps-nintendo-free-world-skin-packs-updated-5-10-2019

Xbox & Switch editions also on sale.

Seems the sale might be going till somewhere around 5/23-24. Minecraft sale page says merch is on sale till 5/24 but doesn't give a specific date for the game. Xbox and Win10 editions end date is around 5/23.

What's the difference between the PC(Java) and Windows 10 version?

Java Version: mod support, no marketplace (i.e. no in app purchases), can self host server for free
Java edition is the one sold on minecraft.net and runs on PC/MAC/Linux. AFAIK Java edition players can only play with other Java players.


Win 10: Better optimized/better performance, cross play with xbox/switch/mobile versions​, must pay to host server.
Windows 10, xbox, switch, mobile all have their own compatible editions (called Bedrock edition). You have to purchase these individually for the platform you want to use, but they can play with each other. So someone with Win 10 can play online with someone with Xbox, etc.


Java Version no longer comes with free Win10 version, they must be purchased separately.

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devious20000
05-11-2019 at 01:09 AM.
05-11-2019 at 01:09 AM.
how long is the sale for?
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Is2r
05-11-2019 at 03:01 AM.
05-11-2019 at 03:01 AM.
Quote from devious20000 :
how long is the sale for?
Says 13 days remaining at this link https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/minecraft

So probably 5/23/19

Great post for the Java Edition! Last sale I remember for Minecraft was when Notch got married in 2011?


Edit: FYI Just saw on Mojangs site that if you purchased the Java Edition before 10/9/2018 you can claim a free copy of the Windows Edition.
https://help.mojang.com/customer/...minecraft-
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Last edited by Is2r May 11, 2019 at 03:06 AM.
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WB_K
05-11-2019 at 03:34 AM.
05-11-2019 at 03:34 AM.
I want the best Minecraft complete edition or sort. Is there such a one? I have Nintendo + PS4 standard edition but I need one that gives best bang for the buck in terms of dlc or add-ons. Anyone can comment what is out there? I know there is a master collection but not quite my price range at $40 sale.

Non-USA versions contain so much included extraneous dlc I'm still jealous.
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LavenderCaption783
05-11-2019 at 04:12 AM.
05-11-2019 at 04:12 AM.
Xbox titles are also 10 off. So is Windows 10 version

Edit: This link says Minecraft is not play anywhere. Link of the xbox current Minecraft game names/features.

https://support.xbox.com/en-US/ga...her-update
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Last edited by LavenderCaption783 May 11, 2019 at 04:37 AM.
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Hyrax
05-11-2019 at 05:20 AM.
05-11-2019 at 05:20 AM.
What's the difference between the PC and windows 10 version?
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SnoT
05-11-2019 at 05:32 AM.
05-11-2019 at 05:32 AM.
Quote from Hyrax :
What's the difference between the PC and windows 10 version?

I believe the windows 10 version isn't as up to date. At the least I think it can't have all the mods the Java version can. Think people say it's better optimized.
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gennessee
05-11-2019 at 05:44 AM.
05-11-2019 at 05:44 AM.
Quote from Hyrax :
What's the difference between the PC and windows 10 version?
The main points from what I understand:

Java Version: mod support, no marketplace (i.e. no in app purchases), can self host server for free
Win 10: Better optimized/better performance, cross play with xbox/switch/mobile versions​, must pay to host server

More detailed discussion here: https://www.reddit.com/r/GameDeal...69537_off/
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hundrednaire
05-11-2019 at 07:06 AM.
05-11-2019 at 07:06 AM.
Where can I use the Java edition? PC,Xbox?
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paul3000
05-11-2019 at 07:16 AM.
05-11-2019 at 07:16 AM.
Quote from gennessee :
The main points from what I understand:

Java Version: mod support, no marketplace (i.e. no in app purchases), can self host server for free
Win 10: Better optimized/better performance, cross play with xbox/switch/mobile versions​, must pay to host server

More detailed discussion here: https://www.reddit.com/r/GameDeal...69537_off/

Windows you can play local lan hosting too.
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sdwaffleconez
05-11-2019 at 07:18 AM.
05-11-2019 at 07:18 AM.
The Nintendo Switch version is $19 ($10 off) for the Minecraft 10th anniversary sale.
https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/minecraft-switch/ [nintendo.com]
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antjenkins
05-11-2019 at 07:31 AM.
05-11-2019 at 07:31 AM.
Quote from paulornothing :
Windows you can play local lan hosting too.
There is also an alpha level server available for download for the Win10/Console/PE editions.
https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/d...r/bedrock/
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Starbux_
05-11-2019 at 08:58 AM.
05-11-2019 at 08:58 AM.
Quote from Hyrax :
What's the difference between the PC and windows 10 version?
There's a lot of differences, W10 versions can crossplay with phones, xbox and switch, while java is PC only. Gamewise, they just work somewhat differently. For instance, shields exist in Java, while they're absent in W10. You can natively play with an xbox controller on W10, while Java is just mouse and keyboard.
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moderate1
05-11-2019 at 09:37 AM.
05-11-2019 at 09:37 AM.
Quote from Starbux_ :
There's a lot of differences, W10 versions can crossplay with phones, xbox and switch, while java is PC only. Gamewise, they just work somewhat differently. For instance, shields exist in Java, while they're absent in W10. You can natively play with an xbox controller on W10, while Java is just mouse and keyboard.

Shields exist in the Win10 version which is now called the Bedrock edition. It's actually pretty close to the java version now as far as features.
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