Best platforms for playing Minecraft Bedrock

Millions of players engage in Minecraft Bedrock. This edition of the popular sandbox game can be played across a host of platforms, allowing all kinds of players to enjoy the endless blocky world on their preferred devices. Here are the best platforms for playing Minecraft Bedrock, ranked from top to bottom.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.

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Windows PC and other best platforms for playing Minecraft Bedrock

1) Windows PC

The PC is the undisputed king of platforms (Image via Mojang Studios)

The PC is considered the top choice among the best platforms for playing Minecraft Bedrock. The highly optimized PC software allows you to run the game at any specification — ranging from your potato build to rigs that could probably power a NASA rocket.

Additionally, if you run Minecraft servers, you will need a PC to set up and configure the world. Even if you use Realms, managing and fine-tuning the settings is marginally easier on a PC.

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2) Xbox

Xbox allows you to seamlessly play the game without any interruptions (Image via Mojang Studios)

Xbox is a great platform for playing Minecraft Bedrock since it's a Microsoft device and part of the larger ecosystem. The overarching Microsoft framework for login and saves makes it a seamless and hassle-free process for you to log in and play.

Additionally, the Xbox Game Pass usually includes Minecraft at no additional cost. This makes it a great device if you wish to engage in the blocky sandbox and try out the game before you commit to it.

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3) Android/iOS

This is probably how Bedrock edition looks at Pocket Edition (Image via Mojang Studios)

Android and iOS devices are among the most popular choices for playing Minecraft Bedrock (Pocket Edition) since most people can easily get their hands on mobile devices. The relatively affordable nature of the device makes it more widely available for the masses.

But the most important reason the Pocket Edition is great is its marginally cheaper price compared to editions on PCs, Xbox, or other consoles. Mojang also runs seasonal sales on the game, which lets players purchase it for less than a dollar. The affordability paired with the portable nature of the device makes it a great way to enjoy Minecraft on the go.

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4) PlayStation 4/5

Mine some more rocks and sell them to a Wandering Trader for your PS Plus subscription (Image via Mojang Studios)

PlayStation is one of the most popular consoles in the gaming community, with millions of units sold worldwide. The 4K resolution support allows you to play Minecraft in stunning detail, and the Dualsense controller allows you to feel vibrations from explosions, knockback, and more, making it one of the best platforms for playing Minecraft Bedrock.

But there's one major disclaimer for players looking to start their adventure on the PlayStation: they will need an active PS Plus subscription to play Minecraft Bedrock in multiplayer modes such as Realms or servers. This paid requirement makes it a rather controversial choice since you have to pay extra to experience a feature that's free on all the other consoles and devices.

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5) Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Switch is a cozy handheld device that is perfect for the on-the-go Minecraft Bedrock experience (Image via Mojang Studios)

The Nintendo Switch is last on this list for one simple reason: the stunted display and graphics cap your gameplay to only 1280x720 pixels 60 Hz. This is a rather disappointing detail in 2024 when most gaming monitors and display devices offer 4K and even 8K resolutions.

But if you're looking for a cozy handheld device you can also pair with your TV to play Minecraft Bedrock on, the Nintendo Switch is a great device for you to consider. However, with rumors of Nintendo Switch 2 around the horizon, the new console might just be the saving grace to put the device a bit higher on this list of the best platforms for playing this edition.

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