Minecraft Xbox 360: 2-Player Split-Screen & Online Setup

Local Split-Screen (Offline / Online)

1. Sign in Player 1 (main profile).
2. Press Start on Controller 2 → Sign in Player 2 (guest or profile).
3. Player 1: Play Game → Create New / Load World.
4. Split-screen activates automatically. Adjust Video Settings → Split Screen Orientation (Horizontal/Vertical).

Online Multiplayer (2 Consoles)

1. Both consoles: Xbox Live Gold required (now Game Pass Core).
2. Both: Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition installed (disc or digital).
3. Host: Start world → Online Game → Invite friend via Guide → Friends → Invite to Game.
4. Joiner: Accept invite → Loads into host's world.

Important Limitations

• No Cross-Play: Xbox 360 Edition only plays with Xbox 360 Edition. Not Bedrock (PC/PE/Switch/PS4).
• World Ownership: Host's console saves world. Joiner cannot access without host online.
• Max Players: 8 online, 4 split-screen (2 per console × 4 consoles).
• TU73 (Final Update): 2018. No new features. World size: 864×864 blocks.

Legacy Note

Xbox 360 Edition is discontinued. Discs work; digital delisted. For modern cross-play, use Minecraft (Bedrock) on Xbox One/Series/PC/Switch/Mobile.