How to Check Your Minecraft Edition and Version Number on Xbox
Wondering exactly which Minecraft your Xbox is running? The key details are right at your fingertips in the Manage Game menu. Navigate to File Info to see your edition name and version number. Identifying this info lets you crossplay properly, run the latest game version, and know if you need to upgrade from the legacy console edition.
As an avid Minecraft gamer myself, I often get asked how to find out which platform edition or game version is installed. So let‘s dive into the specifics…
Pinpointing Your Xbox Edition
On Xbox consoles, you‘ll be running either Minecraft: Bedrock Edition or the older Legacy Console Edition:
| Edition | Version Number Placement | Business Model | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedrock | Bottom right corner | Paid | Xbox, Windows 10, Mobile |
| Legacy Console | Various outdated spots | Paid | Xbox 360/One |
To check, head to My Games & Apps > Manage > File Info. Look for the AppModel line followed by a version number:
[[Image guiding user to location]]Bedrock will show the most up-to-date number in the expected corner spot. Legacy Console may display an outdated number like 1.12 or 1.13.
If you still see Legacy Console, don‘t worry! I‘ll cover the upgrade process later on.
Monitoring Your Current Game Version
Minecraft rolls out major version updates annually, packed with new features, fixes, and improvements. As a passionate gamer, staying on the bleeding edge is a must!
Here are some of the latest goodies introduced over the past years:
The Wild Update – 1.19
- Mangrove Swamps & Frogs
- Ancient Cities to Explore
- Recovery Compass for Respawn Point
Caves & Cliffs Update – 1.18
- Lush Caves & Dripstone Caves
- Copper Ore & Lightning Rod
- Deeper World Height (-64 to +320)
Nether Update – 1.16
- Ruined Nether Portals
- Piglin Brute Mobs
- Basalt Delta Biome
To manually check for the newest update on your Xbox:
- Go to Manage Game & Add-ons
- Select Updates
- Choose "Get Updates"
My tip: Set your console to auto-update! This way fresh features are automatically installed once available.
Crossplaying Between Editions and Platforms
A key benefit of the Bedrock edition is interconnectivity across platforms. Xbox users can join the same multiplayer servers as friends on Windows 10, Nintendo Switch, mobile devices and more.
However, official crossplay between Java Edition (PC) and Bedrock is still limited. Luckily, some talented developers have stepped up to bridge this gap by creating plugins like GeyserMC. These unofficial solutions allow both editions to play together despite codebase differences under the hood.
The effort required for true interoperability shows Minecraft‘s incredible popularity across multiple platforms and editions!
Transitioning from Legacy Console to Bedrock
Let‘s switch gears and talk upgrades! In 2017, Mojang began rolling out their unified Bedrock engine as a replacement for the Legacy Console editions. This huge undertaking took years to complete across Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS4, and Nintendo Switch.
But these growing pains paid off – the upgrade successfully:
- Modernized gameplay on consoles
- Expanded crossplay capabilities
- Will allow integration with new VR and AR hardware
Plus, aligning Xbox and Windows 10 to the same Bedrock engine led to a 58% increase in active Xbox Live players from 2019 to 2021 according to publicly available data.
So while change can be hard, moving Xbox Minecraft to Bedrock ultimately enriched connectivity and compatibility across platforms.
I hope this guide gives you the tools to better understand which exciting edition and version number is installed on your Xbox. Stay tuned for more Minecraft insights and analysis! What are your most burning questions around Microsoft‘s blockbuster world-building game? Ask in the comments below!
