Can Joy-Cons be used separately?

Open “Controller” in the HOME menu, and press both SL and SR buttons on the Joy-Con. This will register the Joy-Con as “horizontally held,” and you will be able to operate just with one Joy-Con. By registering both the left and the right Joy-Cons, two users can play with just one set of Joy-Cons.

How do you use Joy-Con controllers separately?

Use the rail on the side of the console, and slide the Joy-Con from top to bottom, until you hear a click. Once the Joy-Con controllers are attached to the system, they are registered, and can now be detached and used.

Can you use Joy-Con for 2 players?

Regardless of controller type (Joy-Con, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, etc.), you can pair up to eight controllers with your Nintendo Switch console simultaneously. * The number of players who can actually play at any one time depends on the title and game mode being used.

Can you use different Joy-Cons?

The short and sweet answer is yes. Any and all Joy-Cons you have in your collection can be paired up and used with the new Nintendo Switch OLED seamlessly.

How many Joy-Cons do I need for 2 players?

You can just use one joy con for two.

How To Make Nintendo Switch Joycons Work Separately

Do I need 2 sets of Joy-Cons?

No you don't unless if the game requires full controls. If the game supports horizontal controls like for instance Mario kart 8 deluxe.

Can you play Mario Kart with two Joy-Cons?

Online Play (one to two players on one console, playing online matches): Supports single horizontal Joy-Con for each player, two vertically held Joy-Cons for each player or Switch Pro Controller.

Can you mix and match Joy-Cons?

Buy some replacement Joy-Con shells

At Amazon, there are plenty of colors to choose from, and you can mix and match to your liking.

How many Joy-Cons do I need for 4 players?

The Switch includes 2 Joy-Cons, which you can connect to the sides of the screen. When you connect 4 of those Joy-Cons to 1 Nintendo Switch console, you can play a game like Mario Kart with 4 players at the same time. You can even play some games with 8 people at the same time, like Super Smash Brothers Ultimate.

Do you need both Joy-Cons for just dance?

Yes. Each player will need 1 joycon total for move detection, or to use the Just Dance controller app on their phone.

Do I need to buy extra Joy-Cons?

Do I need to buy anything extra to play with my friends and family? You'll be able to play select games for up to two players with the included Joy-Con (one controller per person). You'll also be able to purchase extra controllers for multiplayer games for 3+ players.

Can you play Mario Kart with one Joy-Con?

If two players are playing on the same Nintendo Switch console, each player will use either one Joy-Con Controller (Left or Right) or one Nintendo Switch Pro-Controller.

Can 4 people play Mario Party with 2 Joy-Cons?

A: You only need one joy con to play, 4 joy cons for a full party and if you have another switch there are games that you can play that allow 2 but it's not required.

Can two users play the same game on Switch?

All user accounts on your primary Nintendo Switch console can play games you've purchased with your Nintendo Account.

Can 4 controllers connect to one Switch?

You can use up to 8 controllers at the same time, either wirelessly or via a wired connection, simply by pairing the controllers with the console. *The number of players who can actually play at any one time depends on the title and game mode being used.

How long do Joy-Cons last?

The Joy-Con controllers take approximately three and a half hours to fully charge. When fully charged, the battery for the Joy-Con controllers can last approximately 20 hours. This may be shorter depending on the software application and functions being used.

Do New Joy-Cons still drift?

It's been a problem ever since the Switch came out and still hasn't been fully fixed in the new OLED model (although Nintendo says it's made some “improvements”). While you can send your Joy-Cons away for a free repair at Nintendo (or just buy a new set), the sticks will inevitably start drifting again.

Are the Joy-Cons universal?

Yes. The Joy-Con controllers included with Nintendo Switch (OLED model) are the same as the controllers currently available.

Do you need 2 sets of controllers for Nintendo Switch Mario Kart?

Note: If two players are playing on the same Nintendo Switch console, each player will use either one Joy-Con Controller (Left or Right) or one Nintendo Switch Pro-Controller.

Why will only one Joy-Con connect?

Firmly reattach both controllers to the console by snapping them securely into place. If this doesn't work, try detaching and reconnecting the controllers again. If the controllers still won't connect, if possible, try attaching a different controller to see if the one you're using is broken.

How do you go home with one Joy-Con?

If the game only supports 1 Joycon, to get back to the home screen, you have to turn the left one off with the Sync button then connect the right Joycon.

Are Joy-Con grips worth it?

This is a great grip. Perfect purchase for my second pair of joy con, comfortable gripping and works well with the gaming system. Well worth the money for the product!

Does Nintendo sell single Joy-Cons?

"Single Joycon Massive Joy... While these joycons are rather pricey they are worth their weight when playing the Switch.... Joycon... These separate joycons are the perfect way to mix and match if you don't want to buy the pair."