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Anonymous
9 years ago

Re: How to online split screen

We also got this to work on an Xbox One after a week of disappointment thinking it would not work. At first Multiplayer had a red X through it when in split screen mode. But all it took was 2nd player logging on with FREE Microsoft account instead of being a guest. Once 2nd profile was created using the MS account we have been online gaming split screen ever since!

There is not a lot of info on how to do this and LOADS of posts saying online split screen does not work, but it does. Not sure if it was added after the fact and not in initial release but for sure it works now. :-)

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  • pandareno1999's avatar
    pandareno1999
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    9 years ago

    Online split screen came with the latest DLC, you didn't miss anything!

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    9 years ago

    does it work for PC? I know ive seen a whole lot of people saying there is no split screen for pc but in the patch notes of the game they state that they added it?

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    8 years ago
    Explain please. My son already has a second free MS account. Does he need a EA account as well?
  • pandareno1999's avatar
    pandareno1999
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    8 years ago

    Yes, just follow the link I provided above and it will walk you through it.

  • HikinenM's avatar
    HikinenM
    8 years ago

    How can I get online split screen working on my PS4? I already tried to get my sons account to work but I couldn't make him a child account. I then made an account for my wife and got to the point where you can select online multiplayer for in-game. As I click it I get a screen to buy PSN+ for her. I have PSN+ on my own account already and she is a family member in settings. Shouldn't that be enough?

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    pandareno1999
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    8 years ago

    @HikinenM wrote:

    How can I get online split screen working on my PS4? I already tried to get my sons account to work but I couldn't make him a child account. I then made an account for my wife and got to the point where you can select online multiplayer for in-game. As I click it I get a screen to buy PSN+ for her. I have PSN+ on my own account already and she is a family member in settings. Shouldn't that be enough?



    It should be.  I think you have date with Sony customer service!  I've never dealt with them, so I don't know what to tell you to expect.

  • pandareno1999's avatar
    pandareno1999
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    8 years ago

    I've logged my wife's account into split screen a couple of times to finish off star quests in the last couple of days, and gotten the message that she will be logged in as guest.  So I suspect something may be wrong as that has never happened before.

    I think that I will try one more time with my daughter's account, and if I get the same result I will report this to EA staff.

    EDIT:  Well, that is peculiar.  My daughter's account logged in on split screen with no issues.

  • asukojo's avatar
    asukojo
    8 years ago

    Two steps process:

    1. The primary account (dad account) which has PS Plus MUST activate the PS4 console as his PRIMARY account. All other accounts (wife, kids, friends) that play on this console will able to enjoy PS4 Plus benefit (multiplayer) and play all primary account games (Pvz2, Call of duty, etc).  Follow this simple instruction here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjRaCp_C🤭o

    2. Create another PS4 account then add EA account (PVZ2 is on EA server, not PS server). So when you turn on your PS4 and select account, you login to PS server. Then when you select the PVZ2 game, you login to EA server. That is the reason you need add EA account on top of your PS account.

    Now time to play:

    A. Other accounts (wife, kids, friends) can play the PVZ2 multiplayer by themselves (no need PS Plus since you have do step 1).

    B. If they want to play split screen multiplayers, primary account (dad) login first, go to backyard, go to split screen TV (next to the booth), let other player login, then you guys can play multiplayer together.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcB122F2DRs&t=517s

    Hope this helps.

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