Split-Screen in Minecraft Xbox 360 Edition: Not Available

Split-screen multiplayer is not supported in Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition. This feature was added in the Xbox One Edition (and later Bedrock on Xbox One/Series) but never backported to the Xbox 360 version.

Multiplayer Options on Xbox 360 Edition

• Online (Xbox Live Gold required): Invite friends via Friends List → "Join Game" or host a session from the main menu. Up to 8 players.
• System Link (LAN): Connect two Xbox 360s via Ethernet cable or same router. Host a System Link game. No Gold required. Up to 16 players.
• Local Splitscreen: Not available.

Important Notes

• Xbox 360 Edition (Legacy Console Edition) **no longer receives updates**. It is feature-frozen at TU73 (equivalent to Java 1.8.1).
• Worlds **cannot transfer** to Bedrock Edition (Xbox One/Series/PC/Mobile).
• For splitscreen, you need Minecraft (Bedrock) on Xbox One, Series X|S, PS4/5, Switch, or PC.