I have an old Minecraft Java code before they merged the copies, how can I get a new code...

Hi Valerie,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Xbox Community. I understand that you're having issues redeeming the gift code that you purchased a while ago from Walmart.

For us to isolate the issue, please share the exact error message that you're receiving when redeeming the code.

Depending on the version that you purchased, you may redeem your code using these links:

https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/redeem

If you have 25 characters on your code, use this link below.

http://redeem.microsoft.com/

In addition, check for typos to make sure you entered all information accurately and as it appears on your gift card. Typos are the most common reason for code errors, and the following characters aren’t accepted: A, E, I, O, U, L, S, 0, 1, and 5.

if you’re still not sure what may be wrong with your code, I would recommend that you contact Xbox support through the link below:

https://support.xbox.com/contact-us

You may also contact the retailer where you made your purchase to request a replacement code.

Regards,

Alvaro

Also again my order history will NOT say I purchased Minecraft because I did not. As stated before, I got minecraft bedrock because Mojang gave a free code to redeem Bedrock for all Mojang users that purchased Java Edition before a certain date see article below:

How do I get free bedrock if I have Java? (wikilivre.org)

"Windows 10 has the legacy Java Edition as well as the modern Bedrock Edition. If you bought the Java Edition before October 19, 2018, you can redeem a free copy of the Bedrock Edition. You can also buy the Windows 10 edition directly from Microsoft for $20."

I did redeem this code, so again what gives?

Hello, welcome to Xbox forums.

Unfortunately it is no longer possible to get a free copy. April 20th was the last day to obtain it.

I quote below a text from https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/ancient-java-players--you-attention-please-

• If you did buy Minecraft: Java Edition before October 19th, 2018, then you might not be aware that you’re entitled to a FREE copy of the Windows 10 version. It’s an offer that we ended a couple of Octobers ago, but you still have some time to redeem your
  free copy if you bought Java Edition way back when! After Monday, April 20th, 2020, customers who purchased Minecraft Java Edition before October 19th, 2018 will no longer be able to redeem their free version of Minecraft for Windows 10 token code. Until then,
  players who bought Minecraft: Java Edition before October 19th, 2018 can still receive a token for Minecraft for Windows 10.

I'm so sorry that you can't reedem your free copy anymore. You'll either have to buy a new copy from the Microsoft store or wait for it to be on sale.

Hello GUIXFOR,

Thank you for your post. I understand you are looking for a code for Minecraft for Windows 10 that you are to receive with your purchase of the Java Edition of Minecraft. For information on how to obtain your code, please check out this page:

Minecraft for Windows 10 Free Copy. If you are unable to locate your code, please contact

Mojang Support.

I hope this helps.

I haven't actually tried it since I both have Minecraft Java and Bedrock now, but based on the Minecraft page itself, if you redeem a Java edition for PC code you should receive the bedrock edition of the game as well.

But to be sure, you may also submit a ticket via Minecraft support page at https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/request/new... to clarify before you buy a code. You can actually decide to buy the Bedrock & Java edition instead since it is 2 in 1 game now but if you prefer the code, might as well to try submitting a ticket to Minecraft to be sure before buying it.