Runs really well on most computers since it runs in c++ instead of java and while it is not as up to date as the java version still has a good variety of blocks and materials. The interface for the Xbox app functions well and the ability to use a controller is a big plus. I hope they can catch up to the java version soon though, there are many cool things that would be good to have in this version like beacons.

I am a large fan of Minecraft. I have known about and played the game for many years now. I always loved the game. I bought the Java edition (twice) and the PE version. The Java edition was great, I got everything I wanted and more. The PE edition was good, but it didn't feel too fun. When I heard that Windows 10 edition was coming out, I felt optimistic for the future (plus I basically had two free copies from the Java versions I bought). It was nice, but didn't live up to my expectations. Now I see that there are micro-transactions everywhere. This is exactly the direction I didn't want the game to go. Locking down the community and making you pay for everything. Microsoft is forcing everyone to leave the Java edition, by making every other version compatible with one another, except for good old Java. Buy the Java version, since you can play on Windows 10 with it, but also because it comes with a free copy of Windows 10. TL;DR: Buy the Java version. You can thank me later.

Minecraft is great because you can do so much with it. It can be exciting with fighting some of the mobs for the first time on a world. It can give you a sense of adventure when you explore the terrain and caves. It allows you to express yourself with building. It can even be relaxing if you tend a farm, or decide to dig up an entire area. Or you could simply blow it all up if you choose. The possibilities truly are endless, which is why I can always come back to playing Minecraft and sink so many hours into it. The Java edition has historically been ahead with features, and while that is still true at the time of writing, this edition (Bedrock) has been catching up quickly over the past few months. On top of that, the biggest advantage it has over the Java edition is that you can play with your Xbox friends on the same world, which as a streamer and content creator helps me connect with more people in my community, which I love!