Minecraft Xbox 360 Edition: 2-Player Split-Screen & Online Multiplayer

Yes. Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition (Legacy Console Edition, TU73 final) supports:

• 2-Player Local Split-Screen: Second controller → press Start on title screen / in-world → "Player 2 joined." Requires 720p+ output (HDMI/Component).
• Online Multiplayer (Xbox Live Gold required): Up to 8 players (4 split-screen pairs across consoles). Friends only / Invite only / Public.
• System Link (LAN): 2–16 consoles via Ethernet switch / router (no Gold needed).

Limitations vs. Bedrock

• World size: 864×864 blocks (finite) vs. Infinite.
• No cross-play with PC/Mobile/Switch/PS4.
• No Realms, Marketplace, Add-ons, commands (/give, /tp), command blocks.
• Redstone differs (quasi-connectivity absent).
• Updates stopped Dec 2017 (TU73).

Best Experience Today

Play Minecraft (Bedrock) on Xbox One / Series X|S: infinite worlds, cross-play, Realms, Marketplace, 60 fps, 4K, current updates. 360 Edition is a time capsule.