You'll need a Microsoft account to download Minecraft but that's no sweat to do. Choosing between the two versions, Java and Bedrock, is much easier than it used to be. There is no wrong choice as ...

Millions of players worldwide take pleasure in playing Minecraft Java Edition, the original version of the game.

Well, that's Minecraft for Windows 10, not Minecraft (Java Edition), which might be the version you're actually looking for.

Minecraft: Java Edition is the original version of the game for computers, while Bedrock is a newer version available on nearly every device.