How to do multiplayer on minecraft ps3
Carter Sullivan
Updated on March 29, 2026

Sorry guys I ment HDMI cable
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Answer (1 of 3): First, you need to plug your console into your television with an hdmi cable. Then you boot up the game and join like you normally would. Make sure both controllers are connected and you should get a prompt on the top of your screen telling you …
Make sure you and your wife have separate users. Then, as one user, with only one controller powered on, start an offline game and load your map. Once loaded and you are in your world, have your…
Guest answered: In order to be able to play this game with multiple controllers on the same screen you need the display resolution to be 1080. This can be changed in Settings – Display Settings. If your setting is less than 1080 it will not give the option for any more players to join – this is poorly documented.
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How many players can play Minecraft on PS3?
Minecraft on PS3 supports split-screen play for up to four players, and offers specially crafted skin-packs, console-only competitive modes, mini games and more! Available as a physical disc or digitally from the PlayStation store. Minecraft for PlayStation 3
How do I Play Minecraft on my PS3?
First you will need to make sure you are using a HDMI cable to connect your PS3 to your monitor (not sure why this was required). Once you have done this, load up Minecraft with your main account.
How do you play multiplayer on PS3 with 2 controllers?
Create a world and uncheck the Online game checkbox. Then, start the game. With the second controller, the other player should be able to sign in using another account on the PS3. The Wiki shows how to do this (for the Xbox 360, though the process should be the same for PS3).
How do you play split screen on Minecraft on PS3?
How can I play split-screen on Minecraft for my Playstation 3? Show activity on this post. Create a world and uncheck the Online game checkbox. Then, start the game. With the second controller, the other player should be able to sign in using another account on the PS3.