Minecraft Server Questions

01-04-24 08:25 AM

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I would like to setup a Minecraft server for my family, relatives and friends to play on together. But I have several questions on this.

So there is a Bedrock version and a Java version. The devices owned by the people who will play on this server are: 3 x Nintendo Switch, 1 x iPad and 3 x Macbooks. Is it possible for us to play on the same server? Seems like you can only play on newer Macbooks? (Those I have are a few years old and not using M1).

I already have a regular webhosting shared account for some websites I run, so I can setup the Minecraft server on this, or does it need a dedicated server to only run Minecraft?
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If a dedicated server is needed, where would you recommend to rent this for a game of only about 10 people?

Would greatly appreciate any insights on this.

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01-04-24 09:25 AM

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So with your devices (Nintendo Switch, iPad, and Macbooks), the Bedrock Edition would be the best one for cross-compatibility. Java Edition is mainly for computers and doesn't really support consoles like the Nintendo Switch or iPad.

So you'd want to do bedrock. But you can also do a realm, realms cost money, but if yu want something simple, I'd go with a realm, unless your playing with a lot of people than I'd say a server.

I wuld recomend to get Minecraft on the Nintendo Switch, if you have Tv's you could do split screen up to 4 players per screen.

That's just my thought's on this, so yeah.