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Systems to Run Minecraft on a Budget.

Release Date 2011-11-18
Developer Mojang
Publisher Mojang, Microsoft Studios
Engine Custom
Pricing Model Fee-To-Play
Platforms Android, Android (Amazon App Store), Linux, Mac OS X, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S, iOS
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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.

Genres

Action, Adventure, Building, Sandbox, Survival

Tags

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

Pricing History

Judging by recent records, you can expect to pay around C$25 for Minecraft on a regular day, but here's how its price evolved during the last few months:

Current Offers

Compatible Ready-Made Systems

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.

Matches are sorted by price, so if what you see doesn't match your expectations and you can afford to pay more, feel free to move on to the next page.

Showing 25-27 of 27 items.
MSI Aegis ZS 5DS-264US Gaming Desktop (AEZS5DS264)

MSI Aegis ZS 5DS-264US Gaming Desktop (AEZS5DS264)

This powerful gaming PC delivers impressive performance without going all-out on your wallet.

Performance in selected Apps

Minecraft100th percentile

Who it's For

  • Serious Video Editor
  • Serious Photo Editor
  • Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • Serious Multitasker
  • And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck67th percentile
Versatility21th percentile
Power77th percentile
Storage Space33th percentile
Portability8th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows 11, Home Edition

CPU

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

GPU

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, 12 GB

Memory

16 GB, Dual-Channel

Storage

500 GB total, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$1,799.
Acer Predator Orion 5000 PO5-640-ER11 (DG.E2UAA.002)

Acer Predator Orion 5000 PO5-640-ER11 (DG.E2UAA.002)

This powerful computer boasts impressive specs promising to deliver uncompromising gaming experiences. This kind of horsepower could even come in hand

Performance in selected Apps

Minecraft100th percentile

Who it's For

  • Long-Term Gamer
  • Serious Video Editor
  • Serious Photo Editor
  • Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck90th percentile
Versatility15th percentile
Power97th percentile
Storage Space100th percentile
Portability5th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows 11, Home Edition

CPU

Intel Core i7-12700F

GPU

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080, 10 GB

Memory

32 GB, Dual-Channel

Storage

2 TB total, Solid State (very fast), 72000+ RPM hard drive (fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$2,499.
MSI Stealth GS66 12UHS-216CA 15-inch Gaming Laptop (GS66 12UHS216CA)

MSI Stealth GS66 12UHS-216CA 15-inch Gaming Laptop (GS66 12UHS216CA)

If you need a gaming PC you can take on the road with you and can afford to iron out most compromises, this could be the laptop you need.

Performance in selected Apps

Minecraft100th percentile

Who it's For

  • Serious Video Editor
  • Serious Photo Editor
  • Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • Serious Multitasker
  • And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck31th percentile
Versatility3th percentile
Power100th percentile
Storage Space90th percentile
Portability54th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows 11, Pro Edition

Screen

15", 3840×2160(4K, UHD, 8.3MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

Intel Core i9-12900H

GPU

Nvidia Geforce RTX 3080 Ti, 16 GB

Memory

32 GB, Dual-Channel

Storage

1 TB total, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$3,999.