Chances are pretty high at this point that you already know how to play Minecraft – given that you’re on this here mobile site right now, chances are even higher that you own what was formerly known as Minecraft: Pocket Edition. Isn’t it a shame that there isn’t a Minecraft mobile PC version? Well, the good news for you is that there is. In this guide, we’re going to detail exactly how you can play Minecraft mobile PC, using BlueStacks, and how to make the most of it.
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Here’s how to play Minecraft on mobile and PC:
Minecraft: Pocket Edition is the mobile version of Minecraft, though it no longer goes by that name in the mobile app stores. Nowadays, it’s the Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, but it will usually just be called plain old “Minecraft” In terms of features, it’s practically an identical experience to the version on PC and console, though with a few notable differences:
How to download Minecraft: Bedrock Edition on PC
Playing Minecraft: Bedrock Edition (formerly known as Minecraft: Pocket Edition) on your PC is as easy as visiting the official Minecraft mobile page on BlueStacks and hitting ‘download Minecraft on PC’. If you don’t currently have BlueStacks installed on your PC, you’ll instead download the app, after which point you can download Minecraft. Here’s how to do it in steps:
Finally, if you are a Game Pass subscriber, you can get the Bedrock Edition of the game for free via the Microsoft Store. Here’s what you need to do:
If you are not a Game Pass member, you can sign up via the link below:
BlueStacks has various different features you can utilise while playing on PC, but not all of them are available in each individual game. Here’s what you can expect from Minecraft in BlueStacks:
And there we have it: that’s how you can play Minecraft: Pocket Edition on your PC. Have fun! Also be sure to check out our guides for Minecraft enchantments, Minecraft diamonds, and Minecraft houses. We also keep a list of major Minecraft updates.
