Buying Minecraft Java on PC, using my sons account balance. NOT WORKING!!!

Hi and thanks for reaching Microsoft Xbox gamer's community. My name is Josef.
I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft Xbox user like you.

Hope you're doing great today OP_TIKTAK

Yes, you can use balance to purchase this game via Xbox.com
https://www.xbox.com/games/store/minecraft-java...
The balance should appear as a payment method

The link above included Minecraft bedrock and Java for PC

Once you purchased the game from here
https://www.xbox.com/games/store/minecraft-java...
using your Microsoft account and the balance (gift card) redeemed on it

You need to download the game from the Xbox app in your PC. (you need to sign in with the same account on the Xbox app)

Probably you're going to see the Minecraft launcher installed in your PC. You need to sign in with your Microsoft account there as well
And finally minecraft Java and bedrock are going to be unlocked for your account

Hi and thanks for reaching Microsoft Xbox gamer's community. My name is Josef.
I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft Xbox user like you.

Hope you're doing great today despite this BlakeVJ

Could you try something different?
I mean, please use your account or the family organizer account and gift the game to your son.

If he was trying to purchase the Xbox version, use this link:
https://www.xbox.com/games/minecraft

If he want the PC version use this link:
https://www.xbox.com/games/store/minecraft-java...

Click on the three little dots and select buy as a gift
Then enter your son's email address and pay

Hi ID, my name is Oskayra and I will be happy to help you.

No, if you purchase Minecraft Bedrock on PS4 and link your Microsoft account with your PS4 account, it will not sync the purchase with the accounts. Minecraft Bedrock purchases are tied to the platform on which they are made. If you purchase Minecraft Bedrock on PC, you will only be able to play it on PC. If you purchase Minecraft Bedrock on PS4, you will only be able to play it on PS4.

However, there is an exception to this rule. If you buy Minecraft Java Edition on PC, you will also be able to play Minecraft Bedrock on your mobile device. This is because Minecraft Java Edition and Minecraft Bedrock are compatible with the "Minecraft Live" feature.

If you just want to play the Minecraft you paid for on your PC, you don't need to buy Minecraft Bedrock for PS4. You can download the free version of Minecraft: Java Edition from the Minecraft website.

Here are some steps to download the free version of Minecraft: Java Edition:

Visit the Minecraft website.
Click on the "Download Minecraft" button.
Select "Minecraft: Java Edition".
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the download.
Once you have downloaded Minecraft: Java Edition, you will be able to play it on your PC.

I hope my answer was helpful and clarified your doubts. do not hesitate to contact me if you have any other problem. have a nice day.

Oskayra

I experienced same situation. I tried to buy Minecraft Java Edition, following the steps. It seemed as if I needed to add money on my kids Microsoft account, but after complicated family security approval it made me purchase directly on Minecraft site (Not able to use Microsoft account balance).

Not only confusing, it was unpleasant and scammy feeling when you are trying to buy Xmas present for your family. :-(