Minecraft Pocket Edition: Gameplay - Controls, Trailer, Best Mods, Installation Guide & More

Minecraft Pocket Edition, better known as the Bedrock version of Minecraft, has revolutionised the experience for mobile users around the world!

Players can now access the iconic Minecraft sandbox world on their way to work, on the train and even on the toilet.

For all of the basics on the gameplay, including the controls and the best mods to play around with, continue reading below!

Trailer

Well, instead of showing you guys a trailer for a five-year-old game, we're going to give you the launch trailer for Minecraft Dungeons!

The game is finally out, and it is said to play a lot like Diablo, but with enough unique features to set itself apart from the game.

READ MORE: Best Enchantments in Minecraft Dungeons

Minecraft Dungeons will play like any other isometric hack and slash game and feature Minecraft’s iconic aesthetic.

Controls for Pocket Edition

Minecraft Pocket Edition runs on your tablet or mobile device, so naturally, the controls differ slightly from PC and other platforms.

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NAVIGATION: It will take a minute to get used to these controls, but they are very intuitive

The controls are as follows:

Place/Use Item
Tap target location
Mine/Destroy Item
Tap target location and hold
Jump
Jump button (tap once)
Fly (Creative)
Jump button (tap twice)
Stop Flying (Creative)
Stop button (tap twice)
Fly Higher (Creative)
Higher button
Fly Lower (Creative)
Lower button
Drop/Throw Item
Tap and hold (item in Hotbar)
Open Crafting Menu
Tap on crafting table
Open Inventory
Triple Dot Button
Walk Forward
Up Arrow
Walk Backward
Down Arrow
Strafe Left
Left Arrow
Strafe Right
Right Arrow
Run/Sprint
Up Arrow (tap twice and hold)
Crouch/Sneak
Center button (tap twice)
Stop Crouching/Sneaking
Center button (tap twice)
Look
Touch screen and move
Change Selected Item in Hotbar
Tap item
Chat
Chat button
Run Command
Chat button

Best Mods for Pocket Edition

Mods and add-ons have always played a large role in the Minecraft Universe, and we’ve stumbled across a few that you need to try out.

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VROOM VROOM: Cruise around in this oddly-realistic Ferrari with the 'Ferrari 458 Italia' mod

Getting them installed and activated can be a chore since the process is different for iOS and Android users, so head over to the 'Installation Guide' article for the full guide.

READ MORE: Best Mods available in Minecraft Pocket Edition

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