Minecraft

Official Site

Release Date	2011-11-18
Developer	Mojang
Publisher	Mojang, Microsoft Studios
Engine	Custom

Minecraft is a sandbox video game originally created by Swedish programmer Markus "Notch" Persson and later developed and published by Mojang. The creative and building aspects of Minecraft enable players to build constructions out of textured cubes in a 3D procedurally generated world. Other activities in the game include exploration, resource gathering, crafting, and combat. Multiple gameplay modes are available, including survival mode where the player must acquire resources to build the world and maintain health, a creative mode where players have unlimited resources to build with and the ability to fly, an adventure mode where players play custom maps created by other players, and a spectator mode where players can fly around and clip through blocks, but cannot place or destroy any. The PC version of the game is renowned for its third-party mods, which add various new items, characters, worlds, and quests to the game.

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Genre

Action, Adventure, Building, Sandbox, Survival

Characteristics

1st Person, 3D, Automation, Breeding, Building, Co-Op, Crafting, Creative, Cross-platform Multiplayer, Customizable Player Character, DRM: Account Required, Decoration, Destructible Environment, Exploration, Fantasy Setting, Farming, Horror, Hunting, Level Editor Included, Light & Dark Mechanics, Loot, Mining, Moddable, Modelling, Mounts, Non-Linear Editing, Online Multiplayer, Open World, Open-Ended, Procedurally-Generated, PvE, PvP, Relaxing, Retro, Single-Player, Stylized, Unlockable Cosmetics, Voxel, Weather, Zombies

Specs for Minimal levels of performance in Minecraft

Most software developers publish system requirements, and while they're accurate, they can be difficult to interpret; not everyone's comfortable with the jargon employed and older components are often referred to long after they've left the market.

Here are current specs for pre-built machines capable of handling Minecraft.

Sadly, there are also no predefined standards for performance; some developers have very high standards while others can be a bit optimistic so your mileage may vary.

Ready-to-Order Systems Meeting these Specs Prices range from ∼ US$250 to US$720, accessories included.

The following Systems meet the minimal system requirements set by Minecraft's developers. So it should run the game, but you might need to lower visual quality for an enjoyable experience.

Each product below was checked recently for rebates and availability from retailers located in Canada or which at least makes importing easy.

• #2, Stationary Computers (under $1100)

  

  Dell Inspiron 3880 Desktop from US$34014%, Best price yet!
  ~$720 with accessories

  This computer is a compelling choice for everyday productivity, connectivity and today's internet-based entertainment... Read More about the di3880_s2071e

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Aspiring Creative
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Stationary Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  by Tower Computers standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	0/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	N/A

  performance in Minecraft

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i3-10100

  Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Dimensions: 15.40 x 29.30 x 32.43 cm

  Weight: 6.020 kg

  detailed info

  US$333.85 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-12-03 06:39:44, EST

  pricing accuracy

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• 

  Asus 15" Laptop from US$35010%, Best price yet!
  ~$470 with accessories

  This cost-effective laptop is worth a look if you need something to handle simple tasks and must invest as little as possible.

  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by Large Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  performance in Minecraft

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Pentium Silver N5000

  Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 605

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1366×768

  Dimensions: 36.02 x 23.49 x 2.29 cm

  Weight: 1.800 kg

  detailed info

  US$349.38 from Best Buy (Open Box) as of 2020-12-03 05:40:11, EST

  pricing accuracy

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  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Best Buy site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• #2, Tablets (under $400)

  

  Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2019) from US$160;
  ~$290 with accessories

  Here's an affordable tablet that doesn't compromise on software updates and long-term security. It's not the perfect product, but it's now a bit more powerful... Read More about the KFMAWI

  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  performance in Minecraft

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: MediaTek MT8183

  Graphics: ARM Mali-G72

  Memory: 2.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 10.1"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1200

  Dimensions: 26.20 x 15.90 x 0.98 cm

  Weight: 0.504 kg

  detailed info

  from US$155.27

  • US$155.27 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-12-03 03:22:03, EST
  • US$155.27 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-12-03 13:33:13, EST

  pricing accuracy

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• #3, Tablets (under $400)

  

  Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet (2019, Kids Edition) from US$210;
  ~$350 with accessories

  Cost-efficient and kid-friendly, this tablet comes with a kid-proof case and a 2-year guarantee to match.

  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  performance in Minecraft

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: MediaTek MT8183

  Graphics: ARM Mali-G72

  Memory: 2.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 10.1"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1200

  Dimensions: 29.20 x 20.60 x 2.60 cm

  Weight: 0.778 kg

  detailed info

  US$201.86 from Amazon (New) as of 2020-12-03 03:14:50, EST

  pricing accuracy

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  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Amazon site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• #4, Tablets (under $400)

  

  Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) from US$320;
  ~$490 with accessories

  A good android tablet if you're not looking for something especially powerful, but want a big screen and good battery autonomy.

  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	0/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  performance in Minecraft

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  Specs

  Processor: Samsung Exynos 7870

  Graphics: Samsung Mali T830

  Memory: 2.00 GB

  Storage: 16.00 GB

  Screen Size: 10.1"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1200

  Dimensions: 25.40 x 15.53 x 0.82 cm

  Weight: 0.530 kg

  detailed info

  US$310.56 from Visions Electronics (New) as of 2020-12-02 03:51:59, EST

  pricing accuracy

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  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Visions Electronics site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• #5, Tablets (under $400)

  

  Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019, 32GB) from US$210;
  ~$360 with accessories

  Straddling the line between Affordable and Capable, this tablet does not have all the bells and whistles, but it makes for a compelling source of portable enter... Read More about the SM-T510NZKAXAC

  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	0/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  performance in Minecraft

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Samsung Exynos 7904

  Graphics: ARM Mali-G71

  Memory: 2.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 10.1"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1200

  Dimensions: 24.52 x 14.94 x 0.75 cm

  Weight: 0.469 kg

  detailed info

  from US$209.62

  • US$209.62 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2020-12-02 04:34:57, EST
  • US$209.62 from Staples (New)
    as of 2020-12-02 12:31:55, EST
  • US$437.88 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-12-03 03:18:04, EST

  pricing accuracy

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• 

  Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019, 128GB) from US$330;
  ~$510 with accessories

  Straddling the line between Affordable and Capable, this tablet does not have all the bells and whistles, but this variant comes with a lot more storage spa... Read More about the SM-T510NZKGXAC

  • the Mobile Gamer
  • the Casual Nomad
  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  by Large Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  performance in Minecraft

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Samsung Exynos 7904

  Graphics: ARM Mali-G71

  Memory: 3.00 GB

  Storage: 128.00 GB

  Screen Size: 10.1"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1200

  Dimensions: 24.52 x 14.94 x 0.75 cm

  Weight: 0.469 kg

  detailed info

  US$326.09 from Samsung (New) as of 2020-11-29 13:10:15, EST

  pricing accuracy

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• #6, Tablets (under $400)

  

  Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8-inch from US$13011% cheaper than usual
  ~$250 with accessories

  This tablet is perfectly sized as a portable media player and is said to last a long time on a battery charge. It won't exactly excel for gaming, but unless you... Read More about the SM-T290NZSAXAC

  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	0.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	4/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	0/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by Small Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  performance in Minecraft

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 429

  Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 504

  Memory: 2.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 8"

  Screen Resolution: 1280×800

  Dimensions: 21.00 x 12.44 x 0.80 cm

  Weight: 0.345 kg

  detailed info

  from US$124.22

  • US$124.22 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-12-03 07:50:45, EST
  • US$124.22 from Samsung (New)
    as of 2020-12-03 13:42:59, EST
  • US$155.27 from Staples (New)
    as of 2020-12-03 06:38:11, EST
  • US$186.33 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2020-12-03 03:44:08, EST

  pricing accuracy

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  Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
• #7, Tablets (under $400)

  

  Nintendo Switch Lite from US$210;
  ~$350 with accessories

  This smaller version of the Nintendo Switch is dedicated to mobile gaming. So you do lose the option to connect this version of the console to the TV or to deta... Read More about the HDH-001

  • the Mobile Gamer

  Device Ratings

  by Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Small Tablets standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  performance in Minecraft

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Nvidia Tegra X1

  Graphics: Nvidia Maxwell 256

  Memory: 4.00 GB

  Storage: 32.00 GB

  Screen Size: 5.5"

  Screen Resolution: 1280×720

  Dimensions: 9.14 x 20.83 x 1.40 cm

  Weight: 0.277 kg

  detailed info

  from US$201.84

  • US$201.84 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2020-12-03 13:52:25, EST
  • US$201.84 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-12-03 03:20:15, EST
  • US$201.86 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2020-12-02 12:36:07, EST
  • US$201.86 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-12-02 05:57:18, EST
  • US$201.86 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-12-02 05:59:49, EST
  • US$201.86 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-12-02 05:55:08, EST
  • US$209.62 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2020-12-02 03:41:22, EST
  • US$209.62 from Dell (Canada) (New)
    as of 2020-12-02 23:49:05, EST

  pricing accuracy

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• Stationary Computers: Tower Computers
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• Stationary Computers: All-in-Ones
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• Tablets: Small Tablets
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Looking for a different performance level?

The systems above meet Minecraft's minimum requirements. It might run a little slow in some areas, and you might need to disable or lower some options for an enjoyable experience.

You can look for something with more oomph by picking another performance level below: