Minecraft is playable on multiple platforms, each with their own version and device requirements. This article explains the different versions, the devices that they can be played on, and any restrictions for those platforms.
Minecraft: Java Edition
Minimum Requirements
CPU: Intel Core i3-3210 3.2 GHz / AMD A8-7600 APU 3.1 GHz or equivalent
RAM: 2 GB
OS: Windows 7 and up or OS X 10.10 Yosemite (Linux varies by OS, but for screen read functionality we require Orca 3.32 or higher)
VIDEO CARD: Integrated: Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge) or AMD Radeon R5 series (Kaveri line) with OpenGL 4.41Discrete: Nvidia GeForce 400 Series or AMD Radeon HD 7000 series with OpenGL 4.4
PIXEL SHADER: 5.0
VERTEX SHADER: 5.0
FREE DISK SPACE: At least 1 GB
Recommended Requirements
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz / AMD A10-7800 APU 3.5 GHz or equivalent
RAM: 4 GB
OS: Windows 10 or macOS 10.13 High Sierra
VIDEO CARD: GeForce 700 Series or AMD Radeon Rx 200 Series (excluding integrated chipsets) with OpenGL 4.5
PIXEL SHADER: 5.0
VERTEX SHADER: 5.0
FREE DISK SPACE: 4 GB
DEDICATED VIDEO RAM: 256 MB
For desktop and laptops, you can run either version Java or Windows 10. Minecraft for Windows 10 can be installed from the Microsoft Store or through XBOX Game Pass. Minecraft: Java Edition can be installed from our website here.
Minecraft for Windows 10
Minimum Requirements
| OS: Windows 10 version 17134.0 or higher |
| ARCHITECTURE: ARM, x64, x86 |
| RAM: 4 GB |
| CPU: Intel Celeron J4105 | AMD FX-4100 |
| VIDEO CARD: Intel HD Graphics 4000 | AMD Radeon R5 |
| DIRECTX: DirectX12FL11 |
Recommended Requirements
| OS: Windows 10 version 17134.0 or higher |
| ARCHITECTURE: ARM, x64, x86 |
| RAM: 8 GB |
| CPU: Intel i7-6500U | AMD A8-6600K |
| GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 940M | AMD Radeon HD 8570D |
Xbox
Minecraft for Xbox One is playable on the following Xbox consoles: Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
Your device must meet all minimum requirements to use this product:
OS: Xbox One
Minecraft can be installed from the Microsoft Store on Xbox One or through Xbox Game Pass.
PlayStation
Minecraft for PlayStation 4 is playable on PS4 and PS5 consoles. Minecraft can be installed from the PlayStation Store on PS4 and PS5.
Nintendo
Minecraft for Ninetendo is playable on the Nintendo Switch. Minecraft can be installed from the Nintendo eShop
Game file size: 463 MB
Supported Play Modes: TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode
iOS Devices
Minecraft for iOS
Size 289.4 MB
Requires iOS 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Playable on Apple devices that have IOS 10.0 or later.
Android Devices
Size: 95.1MB
Version: 1.14.60.5
Access the list of accounts in the Accounts Service
Read from external storage
Minimum Operating System: Android Lollipop (5.0)
Android are cross platform compatible
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source: https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360045863292-What-are-the-Device-Requirements-to-run-Minecraft-
