Minecraft on iPad

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Hello all

Similar to this post … we are looking to get a one-device solution for our 6-yr old: she has an old knackered iPad that isn’t able to hold a charge (even when plugged in it runs down faster than it can charge back up). So we are weighing up a refurbished iPad, perhaps M1 for longevity; or another hand-held gaming device (SteamDeck, Swtitch); or possibly even a console.

The iPad appeals to me most because I know my way around one; she watches her kids YouTube on it already, etc.

I’m especially interested in whether anyone plays Minecraft on IpadOS (I have started to read up on Java v Bedrock but I don’t think we are in programming territory yet). If iPadOS, would you recommend a game controller? If so, which one?

Thanks!

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My kids play Minecraft on their iPad 9th generation devices, and they’ve got no problems with it. I don’t have controllers for them, and they only use the touchscreen. It doesn’t seem to bother them at all. I think it’s because they’ve grown up with touchscreens, so they’re more comfortable using them.

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I play Minecraft on an iPad Mini 2, and on a seventh generation iPad. No problems.

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Super, thanks. My kiddo is on an iPad 5th gen and it has seen better days. We tried to play but the game really dragged.

This gives me lots of options!