Minimum requirements
Before buying e download Minecraft Premium, please, check that your PC complies with the hardware and software requirements necessary for the proper functioning of the game.
- Operating system: Windows, Mac OS X or Linux.
- Software: Java.
- Processor: Intel Pentium D or AMD Athlon 64 (K8) at 2.6 GHz.
- RAM: 2GB.
- Integrated GPU: Intel HD Graphics o ATI Radeon HD Graphics con supporto OpenGL 2.1.
- Dedicated GPU: Nvidia GeForce 9600 GT o AMD Radeon HD 2400 con supporto OpenGL 3.1.
- Free space on hard disk: 200MB.
If your computer meets the minimum requirements to run Minecraft but you don't have it installed yet Java, solve the problem immediately by connecting to the software website and clicking on the button first Java Free Download and then Accept and start free download.
A download completo, apri il file jre-xx-windows-x64.exe that you have just downloaded on your PC and click first on Yes and then Install e Close. If during the setup you are asked to download promotional content, such as the Yahoo! toolbar, refuse by removing the check from the appropriate item.
If you are using a Mac, to install Java you need to open the dmg package downloaded from the software site and run the executable Java 8 Update xx which is inside. Then click on the button apri, type the password of your user account on OS X (the one you use to access the system) and complete the setup by pressing first on Install assistant and then NEXT e Close.
How to download Minecraft Premium on PC
To purchase Minecraft, you need to create an account on the game's website. After connecting to the latter, then fill out the form that is proposed to you by typing yours email address, yours date of birth and Password you intend to use to access the game. Then click on the button Create account and an email will arrive with a verification code to be typed in the page that opens.
After verifying your identity with the code received via email, proceed with the purchase of Minecraft Premium at the cost of 19,95 €. You can pay by credit card or PayPal. Then, click on the link to download the game and wait a few seconds for the download to finish.
Have you already created an account on the Minecraft website but haven't downloaded the game yet? No problem. Connect to this web page and click on the item Minecraft.msi if you use a Windows PC or on voiceMinecraft.dmg if you use a Mac.
A download completo, apri il file MinecraftInstaller.msi you have just downloaded on your PC and complete the game installation process by clicking on the button first Yes and then Next (twice in a row), install e Finish.
On Mac, the procedure is even simpler. All you have to do is open the dmg package that contains the game and drag the icon Minecraft in the folder Applications in OS X.
When installation is complete, start Minecraft, enter the account details you created earlier and click on the button Play. If the fields for entering the username and password do not appear in the game's initial menu, but only the one for the username, click on the button Options and metti il segno di spunta accanto alla voce Premium mode to authenticate with your Premium account.
Then click on the button Play, wait for all the files necessary for the game to work and get ready to enter the fantastic world of Minecraft Premium. If you need help getting started in the game world, read my tutorials on how to play Minecraft, how to play multiplayer on Minecraft and how to build a house inside the video game.
How to download Minecraft Premium on smartphones and tablets
Minecraft Premium is also available on smartphones and tablets. To be precise, it is compatible with Android terminals (where it costs 6,99 euros), with iPhone and iPad (where it is always available at a price of 6,99 euros) and on Windows Phone (where it costs 6,89 euros).
To download it, all you have to do is open the store of your smartphone, search Minecraft Pocket Edition inside the latter and first press the icon of the game and then the button with the price. If you encounter any difficulties during the procedure, try to consult my guide on how to download Minecraft Pocket Edition, there you will find everything explained in more detail.
How to download Minecraft Premium on console
Finally, let me point out that you can download Minecraft Premium even on the most popular video game consoles. Also in this case, to proceed with the purchase all you have to do is access the device store, search Minecraft and complete the transaction directly from the console. For completeness of information, here are the links and prices of Minecraft for PlayStation, Xbox and Wii U.
- PS3 - 18,99 euros.
- PS4 - 18,99 euros.
- PSVita - 18,99 euros.
- Xbox 360 – 18,99 euro.
- Xbox One – 18,99 euro.
- Wii U - 29,99 euros.
