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Minecraft Windows 10 Edition Free to Old Java Version Purchasers (Save $26.99)

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Minecraft Windows 10 Edition Free to Old Java Version Purchasers (Save $26.99)
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DisasterArea on 13/08/2017 - 16:31 help.mojang.com (1410 clicks)
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I was about to buy minecraft for windows 10, to use with my oculus rift (yep it's VR enabled!) and found out it's free if you ever bought the java version!

I swear, I bought years ago, but after putting in my live ID, I got a code off mojang, and the game for free on windows 10!

How do I get the Windows 10 Edition for free?
Players who have purchased the PC/Java edition of Minecraft can get the Windows 10 Edition for free by visiting their Mojang account. Log into account.mojang.com, and under the “Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition” heading you will find a button to claim your gift code. Pressing the button will generate a token and send you to a Microsoft redemption page.

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    • DisasterArea on 13/08/2017 - 16:37
      +7

      Hello "to old java version purchasers"
      i.e. you bought it like 5 years ago, it's free for the new version.
      Sorry if you want it for less than nothing for a new version…

    • jaypick on 13/08/2017 - 19:52
      +1

      It’s free after you’ve paid for it

      • incipient on 14/08/2017 - 10:34

        The windows 10 edition is free if you had the java version. They're different versions.

        Nintendo does this all the time and people have to pay for it!

  • Kozhutki on 13/08/2017 - 16:47
    +7

    Yeah this is a pretty old promo, they did it as soon as it launched on w10

    • DisasterArea on 13/08/2017 - 16:49
      +6

      I searched OZB and didn't find anything, so thought what the hell.. I saved myself $27 if no=one else cares lol.

      • clint-008 on 13/08/2017 - 17:04
        +1

        kaneissik is right though this has existed since the introduction of W10 pretty much 2 years ago now.

        Although Its free its not really a big deal its just MS upholding Notch's original TOS that I agreed to way back in 2010 which states;

        "You get all future versions of the game, including all expansions and addons".

        I suppose it is nice that they extended to all purchasers of the java version though and not just the original purchases of alpha/beta before the changes where made to the TOS.

        • ZJack on 13/08/2017 - 22:04

          How can I get the gear VR version free?

      • Kozhutki on 14/08/2017 - 14:48

        wasn't having a go at you, just informing you and others that weren't aware.

    • maxwellian on 13/08/2017 - 17:18
      +2

      Good luck, I think anyone that bought the game probably wont be willing to give it away but hey, I could be procen wrong.

    • bchliu on 13/08/2017 - 19:27
      +2

      Basically you are asking someone to give you their license since it is linked to their email account etc for free?

      • pennypincher98 on 13/08/2017 - 20:53
        -1

        Oh wow am I really?? Oops I thought it was just a gift card that you got that could be used to get the Windows 10 edition for free :P

        Wouldn't ask for someone elses license lol

    • HeartFeltAxe on 01/09/2017 - 17:56

      I have a code! I'll put it underneath
      PI-RATES_SUC-k

      • pennypincher98 on 01/09/2017 - 19:33

        I think I have to ask the obvious question, why are you replied to something from the 13th August?? Its almost 3 weeks later now..

        Wow you must be really bored.

        • HeartFeltAxe on 01/09/2017 - 20:37

          Lol I didn't realize how long ago it was. I was just browsing ozb

        • pennypincher98 on 01/09/2017 - 20:37

          @HeartFeltAxe: Hahaha how far down did you have to browse? This must be like on page 100 by now lol

  • chatman on 13/08/2017 - 17:06

    Thanks, will come in handy when I decide to go back to Minecraft… Any day now

  • maxwellian on 13/08/2017 - 17:08
    +1

    Thanks, probably not a bargain but I was unaware that they ported this. I stopped playing because the old Java one was crappy, hopefully the new version runs a bit nicer.

  • Mrbean007 on 13/08/2017 - 18:58
    +2

    Im sure it was free last time i checked in the oculus store?

    Just checked it is free in oculus store

  • bchliu on 13/08/2017 - 19:59
    +3

    BTW
    "Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition features cross-platform compatibility with Minecraft: Pocket Edition for local server multiplay. The Windows 10 edition is not compatible with other versions of Minecraft."

    This is NOT the same version as the proper PC Java Version. It is basically a port of the Minecraft PE on Android / iOS for Windows (Mobile) 10 etc. Mods for the Java version will not run on this and cannot connect to the Java Servers etc.

    • pennypincher98 on 13/08/2017 - 20:58

      Oh is this the case??? Well in that case my brother wouldn't exactly be able to play with many of his friends, most of them have ipads. Its better than nothing and he still can play with some but I might just invest in the pocket version for him, although $15 for minecraft is like what?! 😭😱😨😣😤

      • djkelly69 on 13/08/2017 - 21:16

        Android pocket edition is $1.49 at the moment if you have any androids lying around?

        • pennypincher98 on 14/08/2017 - 07:18

          Well I do but my brother wants it and he has an ipad…
          No other way really to get it for cheaper I don't think?

      • 2024 on 14/08/2017 - 01:30
        +1

        Last time I tried this worked cross platform.

  • Cralis on 13/08/2017 - 20:13

    I have 3 minecraft accounts (Mojang accounts) for my my kids. But they're between 5 and 10 years old, and don't ahve Microsoft accounts. Can I add all 3 to my single Microsoft account? Is it worth 'moving' from the old java one, to Win10 version?

    • bchliu on 13/08/2017 - 20:30
      +2

      Not really "Moving" away from the Java version (which is not "OLD") ironically and Java is still the most supported, latest and up to date version. Basically it is a free license for you to run it in Windows 10 Native mode. You do not lose your license for Java one when you do this.

      As I have written above - this version is not compatible with any of the mods or servers from Java one. It is only compatible with the Portable Editions (PE) like Android and iOS. It is basically a cut down version of the Java one with less details, less stuff and way less mods.

      Comparisons between the two versions
      https://www.windowscentral.com/four-big-differences-between-…
      https://venturebeat.com/community/2014/05/02/a-comparison-of…

    • Agret on 14/08/2017 - 06:22

      You can only redeem it once per Microsoft account and it can only run on one computer at a time from that account

  • liquornoodlescabbage on 13/08/2017 - 20:45

    Didn't know this, thanks OP.
    I'm sure I'll play this, sometime in the next millennia.

  • charliebrownau on 13/08/2017 - 20:47
    -1

    Microsoft bought minecraft from the indie dev

  • ShadowStealer7 on 13/08/2017 - 21:44
    +2

    Windows 10 Edition can cross play with iOS, Android, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch versions of the game, so it's worth having if you know people who play any of those (such as younger relatives or the like)

  • G3ck0 on 14/08/2017 - 00:41

    Check out the VR mod on the Java version, it's a proper room scale with motion controls version that beats the official implementation.

  • Elyxar on 14/08/2017 - 03:03

    They are working on a universal version that will enable play across all platforms.

    • ShadowStealer7 on 14/08/2017 - 10:08

      As far as I'm aware they already added cross play to the Windows 10 version that can play with the mobile and Xbox One and Switch versions (not with PS4 version, blame Sony for that)

  • kingmoron on 14/08/2017 - 09:55

    How's the windows 10 version ? Isn't it cut down ?

  • SmartestAlec on 14/08/2017 - 11:22

    Thanks OP

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