Can't connect 2nd player in Minecraft on Xbox slit screen

Hello There ! I highly recommend following the troubleshooting steps here:

After each step try to see if the issue is fixed!

First, hold down the power button for about 10 seconds, until the console shuts off, then unplug the power cord and wait for 2-3 minutes before plugging it back in and turn on the Xbox.

If the issue persists, please select System > Settings > devices and streaming > blue ray > persistent storage > clear three times > restart console.

If you are still encountering the same issue, please select System > Settings > System > Console info > Select Reset console > Choose Reset and keep my games and apps.

If you are still having the same issue, it’s possible that the local save for the game has become corrupted. If so, deleting the local save and re-syncing with the cloud might correct the problem.

First, delete the local save:

1. Press the Xbox button to open the guide and then select My games & apps > See all > Games.
2. Highlight the game title, and then press the Menu button on your controller.
3. Select Manage game and add-ons > Saved data.
4. Select Delete all to remove the local save of this game, then follow the prompts.

After you delete the local save, restart your Xbox:

1. Press and hold the Xbox button in the center of your controller.
2. Select Restart console, then follow the prompts.

After you restart your Xbox, re-sync your saved games to the cloud. Your saved games are automatically stored in the cloud while you’re connected to Xbox Live.

Try playing the game again to see if re-syncing with the cloud corrected the game problem.

No, there is no way around this. What I think they made it like this is because for SD televisions, the screen will not fit.

An example of this is Gears of War 3: The reason you can't quickly switch loadouts in Gears 3 was because for 480p TV sets, it would jump onto the 2nd player's screen.

I'm guessing the same happened to MineCraft and they did this restriction.

Thank you, I've managed to connect the 2nd controller but I cant seem to find the 2 player option on Minecraft?

In order to play Minecraft (Xbox 360) with 2 players you'll need it connected to your TV via HDMI. The whole issue with the screen tells me you have it hooked up differently which is the reason you can't play 2 player co-op.

Good day

I have done it with only 2 players.

You will need to assign a profile for each controller.

The 1st player need to be in the game.

2nd player must press the xbox logo on the controller and sign in with a profile. Will give a prompt on the screen to join. Just press the button that show on the screen. It will load the 2nd player to the world.