What are the system requirements to play Minecraft?

Minecraft is fairly accessible on a wide range of devices, but the requirements vary depending on the version. For the Java Edition, you'll need at least a 2.4GHz Intel Core i3 processor or equivalent, 4GB of RAM, and integrated graphics as minimum, though an Nvidia GeForce 400 Series or AMD Radeon HD 7000 series with OpenGL 4.4 support is preferable. On the hard drive side, a minimum of 1GB for game core and other files is crucial. Ensure that your system runs on at least Windows 7 or macOS Sierra (10.12), and make sure to have the latest version of Java installed. For the Windows 10 and console editions, check their respective stores for up-to-date system requirements as they often have different prerequisites than the Java Edition.