Yes you can, the demo just has a time limit.
The xbox 360 does allow split screen compatibility already.
To play split screen on Minecraft for PS3, first ensure that you have at least two controllers connected to the console. Start the game and select "Play Game" from the main menu. Choose or create a world, and once in the game, the second player can press the "Start" button on their controller to join. The screen will then split, allowing both players to play simultaneously.
You'll need a friend with you in real life, so you can share a screen. Your friend will have to add their controller, and then you can play. As for XBOX Live, split screen isn't needed as your playing on different consoles. Just invite them to an XBOX party and you can invite them to your minecraft game, no split screen needed.
If you are referring to the Xbox version, yes you can! The only downside is that you have to have HD to play split screen.
Yes, there is split screen on Minecraft Xbox 360 Edition, but it is exclusively for the use of HDTVs, so far.
To do split screen in the Xbox360 edition, minecraft mandates that the user has an HD tv.
You can'nt
If you are referring to Minecraft for the Xbox, then yes, you need to have a HD TV to allow splitscreen.
Make sure your console is connected to your TV via a HDMI cable. Without that specific cable, Minecraft will not allow split screen.
Yes. You can also play four player split screen.
To play Minecraft split-screen with one controller on Xbox, first ensure that your console is connected to a TV and that you have an Xbox Live account. Start Minecraft and load your game or create a new one. Connect a second controller (if available) by pressing the Xbox button, and sign in as a guest or another profile. If you want to play with just one controller, the split-screen mode will allow you to share the screen, but both players need to be signed in for full functionality.
You need to have a HD TV and you just press multiplayer and the split screen.