Most Minecraft players need not worry because, at this point, a 64-bit operating system is standard, especially for Windows and MacOS users.

Java Edition stores this information has a 64-bit value, while Bedrock Edition stores this information as 32-bit value.

Two months after Java 6 update 10 was released, Sun has just released update 11. For many users the new version will automatically be detected and installed, but you can always get it from the Sun ...

Many such creations have spawned in the decade since the first Minecraft-built ALU surfaced, and [Rockfarmor] built a 64-bit specimen to add to that list — and made a video to showcase it.

If you're looking to get into Minecraft, you'll see people talking about these two versions, but what is the difference--and which one is best? Java vs. Bedrock: Why are there two versions?