Using Minecraft Windows 10 Edition with XBOX Live

Using Minecraft Windows 10 Edition with XBOX Live
So... This has been 7 days+ in the making, but after going back and forth between calling and live-chatting with Microsoft Technical Support and XBOX technical support, 'they' have recommended I "ask the community". Here goes.

I have a child who loves Minecraft -- so rare.

She has downloaded "Minecraft Windows 10 Edition" for her laptop, and wants to play it online with her friends. This is done in conjunction with XBOX live, but does not require an XBOX in order to play (it just uses their servers to host people across different
platforms).

However, it does require certain "Privacy and Safety Settings" to be set up. This has to be set within XBOX.COM, located here:

Sign in to your Microsoft account

When on this page, you should see your Gamertag (as the parent) followed by the Gamertags of your children. You can verify who is a child on your account by reviewing your "Microsoft Family" here:

Microsoft account | Your family

However... in my case, I do NOT see my child's Gamertag on the XBOX Settings page, even though she is properly listed and active as a child on my Microsoft Family page. It lists no children on my XBOX account, just my own Gamertag.

This results in her receiving the following messages when trying to access the multiplayer aspects of Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition ---

"You cannot add friends because of how your XBOX LIVE account is set up. This can be changed in your 'Privacy and online safety settings' on XBOX.COM"

and

"You cannot play online multiplayer because of how your XBOX LIVE account is set up. This can be changed in your 'Privacy and online safety settings' on XBOX.COM"

We have repeatedly followed the seemingly simple instructions within both Microsoft and XBOX.COM to add my child. We have uninstalled and reinstalled the program. We have conducted live chat sessions with XBOX and Microsoft both, but what should be simple
is just not working correctly.

We do not see our child's Gamertag listed alongside the parent on our XBOX account, and as a result can't adjust the specific settings required for her to convince XBOX to give her the access. Even when I have my own settings correctly adjusted it does not
flow down to her account.

I want this to work properly, and as intended... My child as a child on my XBOX account, but with the proper permissions so that she can play this game.



Any new revelation and things to try will be greatly appreciated By her more than me.

- Frustrated parent in a no-win situation

:)

 

Connect to Xbox One Minecraft Game

Looked through some of the help articles - man the information is confusing.

Anyways from what I'm inferring from the posts is that you can play Windows 10 to Windows 10, and Pocket Edition to Windows 10 and that's it right now.

Minecraft Xbox 360 Edition | Differences Between Disc and Xbox One Versions

"You can play Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta with other devices running Pocket Edition, such as Windows 10 and Windows Phone devices. Right now, you can play local multiplayer on Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta. Soon after the launch, online
play will be available for Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta."

Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition FAQ | Windows 10 Games

Can I play online with other people on Windows 10? Or on different devices?

You can play with up to four other people running Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta or Pocket Edition on your local network. You can also play online with up to four of your Xbox Live friends in online multiplayer gaming.

 

Is it Possible?

https://support.xbox.com/games/game-titles/minecraft-version-differences

Playing Minecraft between devices and platforms

You can play Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition with other devices running Minecraft: Pocket Edition, such as Windows 10 and Windows Phone devices.
If you have Minecraft: Apple TV Edition, you can play locally with other players running a version of Minecraft: Pocket Edition. Visit Minecraft: Apple TV Edition overview
for more info.

Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition can only be played with other Xbox 360 consoles on Xbox Live. The Xbox One edition can only be played online with other Xbox One consoles. There is no cross-platform play between the Xbox editions and other editions of Minecraft.