How to Play Split Screen on PS5 Pro with a 2nd Controller (Wireless)
1To play split-screen on your PS5 Pro with a second controller, you’ll need to ensure the controllers are connected and signed in, then launch a game that supports split-screen multiplayer. Here’s the step-by-step process based on your previous question about connecting a second controller:
Step 1: Connect and Sign In Both Controllers
Ensure both controllers are paired and signed into user accounts on your PS5 Pro. If you haven’t done this yet, here’s a quick recap:
First Controller: Already connected and signed into a user account.
Second Controller: Pair it wirelessly or via USB-C cable.
For wireless pairing, go to Settings, Accessories, General, Bluetooth Accessories on the PS5 Pro using the first controller. On the second controller, hold the Create button and PS button together until the light bar flashes, then select it from the Accessories Found list.
For wired pairing, connect the second controller with a USB-C cable and press the PS button to sync it.
Press the PS button on the second controller and sign into an existing account or create a guest account. Both controllers should now be active, each assigned a player color, like blue for Player 1 and red for Player 2.
Step 2: Choose a Split-Screen Compatible Game
Not all PS5 games support split-screen multiplayer, so you’ll need a game that explicitly offers this feature. As of March 11, 2025, popular PS5 titles with split-screen include:
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, for local multiplayer modes like Zombies or split-screen versus.
It Takes Two, a co-op game requiring two players locally or online.
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2, for casual split-screen co-op.
Borderlands 3, supporting up to two players in split-screen.
Check your game’s manual or settings to confirm split-screen support. The PS5 Pro enhances these games with better graphics and performance, but the split-screen functionality remains tied to the game itself.
Step 3: Launch the Game and Enable Split-Screen
Insert the game disc or select the game from your PS5 Pro home screen using the first controller.
Start the game and navigate to its main menu.
Look for a multiplayer or local co-op option. This varies by game:
In Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, go to Multiplayer or Zombies, then select Add Controller or Local Play.
In It Takes Two, the game prompts for a second player to join at the start.
In Borderlands 3, go to the main menu, select Play, then enable Split-Screen Mode.
With the second controller, press the PS button or a designated button, like X, to join the game. The game will recognize the second controller and activate split-screen mode, dividing the screen horizontally or vertically depending on the title.
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