Minecraft Nintendo Switch and Java edition

Thank you for contact us! I'm Anderson, an Independent Consultant and a Microsoft user like you.

good morning

To set up Bedrock Edition on your Nintendo Switch for free after purchasing Java Edition in January 2022, you will need to follow these steps:

Log in to your Mojang account on the official Minecraft website.

Go to your account settings and look for the "Claim your free copy of Minecraft" option.

Select the "Redeem" button next to the Nintendo Switch option.

You will be prompted to enter your Nintendo Switch account details.

Once you have entered your Nintendo Switch account details, the Bedrock Edition will be added to your account.

Go to the Nintendo eShop on your Switch and search for "Minecraft."

Download and install the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft.

Hi BiancaGhita. My name is Kyle and I'm an independent advisor.

Thank you for posting on the Xbox Communities Forum. "Minecraft: Java & Bedrock Edition" is only for Windows, Mac, and Linux devices. To play Minecraft on Nintendo Switch, you have to buy it on the Nintendo eShop or as a physical copy.

Thanks,
Kyle

There is 2 versions of the game available for PC. Bedrock edition that is called Windows 10 and Java edition.

Windows 10 is crossplay enabled with Xbox One, mobile and Nintendo Switch.

Java is PC only.

Minecraft is available for Xbox One console from Gamepass, have not been added to the PC library yet hopefully it will be added in the future.

Java Edition you won't be able to purchase from Xbox. You will need to purchase it from Minecraft .net

If you mean the Bedrock Edition that is crossplay enabled between Windows 10, Xbox One, mobile and Nintendo Switch you will need to purchase the game for each platform.

Minecraft Bedrock Edition for Xbox One is available on Gamepass.

Hi, yes and yes. Bedrock edition on Windows is commonly known as "Minecraft for windows"
About your last question, yes. Your child can play with people from Xbox, PS, Nintendo Switch and mobile using the Minecraft for windows / Bedrock edition .

As long as the other friend is not using the Java edition, you're good to go. If that's the case your child needs to open the Java edition

Hope everything is more clear now, but if you have further questions feel free to ask