Why can’t I split-screen on Black Ops 2 zombies with a series X??

I don’t have an active Xbox live membership but I’m pretty sure I can still local split screen right??? It doesn’t let my friend sign in as a guest- it says “Can’t sign in to Xbox live. Please use a profile with a valid membership”. Are you telling me I can’t play without it? If so that’s crazy. I also shouldn’t have to go into “offline” mode to do so. Similar thing is happening when I try to play Cold War- doesn’t even let me in to playing the campaign without forcing me to get a membership

Hello Taylor Ballard,

Greetings!

 

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

Based on the description, you are unable to play on split screen for the game Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Zombies due to an error. Let us check and see on what we can do to help resolve your concern in a timely manner.

To play on split screen, you need to add the profile on the Xbox Home Menu. Follow the steps below:

  • On the Xbox Home Menu, navigate to the top left corner to access the user sign-in component.

  • Select Add New Profile.

  • Add two Xbox Live profiles from this menu.

  • Return to the Xbox Home Menu.

  • Sign into an Xbox account and launch Call of Duty: Black Ops II

  • After reaching the Main Menu, connect a second controller.

  • Press A on the second controller to connect the other player online.

  • Once connected, press A again to attach the split screen player.

  • When at the profile selection screen opens, choose a profile that is different than the first player's profile.

 

 For your reference, see: Assign an account to an Xbox Wireless Controller | Xbox Support

 

We look forward to your response. Kindly let us know, if there is any misunderstanding or clarifications of our description by sending us a reply.

 

Sincerely,

Tomm_A

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Hello,

 

We haven't heard from you in 72 hours, so we assume your problem has been solved. We won't be monitoring this topic going forward, so if you need more help, please create a new topic to discuss these concerns by clicking this link: Create a new question or start a discussion (microsoft.com).

 

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