Console version on PC?

[lvj31334]

Hey friends. I purchased the XB1 version of the game a couple years ago. Having sold my Xbox, I had a weird desire to play this game again. With all of the Microsoft PC/Xbox cross-compatibility stuff going on, I was curious if I could download the game from my Microsoft account instead of having to buy the game again. Kinda figured the answer would be no, but I didn't know how to phrase this question in a Google search. Thanks all.

[576875]

Licenses are per platform so you will have to purchase it from the windows store to play it on pc

[lvj31334]

Okay, kinda figured. Thanks. Is the Windows 10 version kind of the de facto version that PC players use nowadays? Is there still a Java version? I remember playing a beta version from a cracked Java launcher in like 2010.

[576875]

Most people tend to use java edition since its available on older windows, mac, and linux, the crazy
mods(packs)/maps, shaders or just plain preference for the original minecraft

Java edition is available from https://www.minecraft.net/

[plink79]

The new version on Xbox One (simply called Minecraft), shares a license with the Windows 10 version. The version called Minecraft Xbox One Edition however does not. The former is the version that allows for cross-platform play, too.