Do you remember the days of playing console games with your friends on split-screen? Now you can relive those memories and create some incredible new ones using Minecraft split-screen. This feature is only available for consoles (Nintendo Switch and PlayStation) However, it is possible to create new memories using Minecraft split-screen.
Your TV or console should support at minimum 720p resolution. PlayStation Vita doesn't support split-screen because it's qHD (1/4 of 1080p). WiiU does not support split-screen, too, since it only has 480p resolution. You'll need to connect qualifying devices to a TV screen using an HDMI or RGB component cable.
Check out the following article for more details and details on how to split the screen in Minecraft.
Minecraft Splitscreen Requirements
As briefly mentioned, you'll need a console and a TV with at least 720p or more. Also, you need to set the video resolution of your console to match the TV. This is fairly easy to complete. Go to the console's settings and move up to the display options. PS3, PS4, PS5, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and Switch generally automatically set the resolution when using HDMI However, previous manual adjustments can cause an issue requiring manual reconfiguration.
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You can split the screen in Minecraft locally or online. A local split-screen can accommodate up to four players. If you have a large TV screen, playing with friends or family is loads of fun. Let's start with the tips for local split screen and then look at online split-screen.
How to Split-screen Minecraft Locally
Local split-screen is a method to play on one console. It should not be confused with LAN (local network) game, which requires multiple devices being utilized. Up to four players are able to join on any given device. The instructions for playing Minecraft in split-screen mode are different slightly for each game console however, the steps below will cover all of them.
Here's how to set up a 'local split-screen' in Minecraft:
1. Connect the console to your TV using an
HDMI
Or component cable, then launch
Minecraft
.
2. Select
Create a New
If you'd like to start new, or load a
Previous world
from the game list.
3. The
Multiplayer
settings and slide
Multiplayer Game
To the off position.
4. Set the difficulty and other game options to suit your needs.
5. Choose
Create
or
Play
to launch the game.
6. Use an alternative controller to enable the second player on the console, then select the correct button(s) to add them to Minecraft. The PS4 utilizes the
PS
button to allow a user to be activated button to activate a user
Options
button (pressed twice) to add a second button (pressing twice) to add the second player in Minecraft.
7. If you're not previously, you must select the account that will be used by the other player. XBOX 360 and PS3 use the Minecraft Legacy Console Edition, therefore, you must first press
Start
on the second controller to get in the game, then it will prompt the user to log into the console.
How to Split-Screen Minecraft Online
You can play Minecraft in a split-screen mode with your local friends while also playing with others online. In the same way online play cannot be played on a split-screen, but two or more local players get the split-screen when playing with those who are online. Here's how to set up split-screens for online play.
1. Sign in to your console with your Xbox Live Gold or PlayStation Plus account. Local accounts and players on XBOX 360 or XBOX One are not able to join XBOX 360 or XBOX One. PlayStation Plus is not required for the PS3 however it is required for the PS4.
2. For Minecraft Legacy editions, open on your console and choose Play Game and then load or Create. Select Create New for Bedrock editions or choose an option from your list.
3. Adjust your game options to your preferences and begin playing. Before you begin the game visit Bedrock's Multiplayer menu. Make sure that Multiplayer is on.
4. Other "remote players" can accept your invitation (required) to join your hosted gaming. Split-screen capabilities is only compatible with up to four people per console, but they can also play online with other players.
Minecraft's an interesting, fun and imaginative game. Like any other game, it's better when you play with your friends. You can now split the screen to play Minecraft as you would play older console games with other players.
PC users might feel left out however, which is perfectly normal. If you have a large screen it's a shame that you're unable to split it or do the same thing on console. You can search online for third-party screen splitting software however they may not be reliable and are not officially licensed.