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Can you connect 2 Nintendo switches together without WIFI?

Since playing over local wireless is all done through an ad-hoc wireless network (non-discoverable by other non-Switch devices), you don't need a Wi-Fi connection to play.
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Can you play two Nintendo switches together without Wi-Fi?

If everyone is gathered in the same room, you can link together up to eight Nintendo Switch family systems via local wireless (also known as “couch co-op”) in compatible games.
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Can you play Mario Kart on two switches without Wi-Fi?

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe supports wireless play, allowing up to 8 players to connect multiple Nintendo Switch consoles together via a local wireless connection.
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Can you connect 2 Nintendo switches?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles and play your games on any of them using your Nintendo Account. Only one of the consoles can act as the primary console. On the primary console, any other users can play the games you downloaded with your Nintendo Account.
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Can you connect Nintendo switches without internet?

You can play without an internet connection by using the primary console instead or by making the system you are using the new primary console.
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1 Game, 2 Switch, Same Time Online | Nintendo Switch Game Share Tutorial

Can 2 switches play the same game?

Redownload the games or content you want to access on each Nintendo Switch console. On any of your consoles, select your downloaded game from the HOME Menu to begin playing the game on that console. You will not be able to use the same Nintendo Account to access games on multiple consoles simultaneously.
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Can you share games between two Nintendo switches?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple consoles. You can play digital games you've purchased on any Nintendo Switch console that has been linked to your Nintendo Account. Please note that you can register one primary console per Nintendo Account.
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Can you play 8 player Mario Kart with 2 switches?

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe supports wireless play, allowing up to 8 players to connect multiple Nintendo Switch consoles together via a local wireless connection.
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How do I combine two switches into one?

How can I combine two wall switches into one? The most reliable way is to get a DPST, double pole single throw, switch. It will replace the two switches directly because each of it's pole will act as if it were a single pole switch, regardless of load and specific circuitry.
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Can I connect 2 switches with 2 cables?

simple answer is: No. If you have 2 switches, only one connection needs to be made between the 2 switches in order to have a connection, Adding another (wire) connection between the 2 switches will not increase performance.
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Why does Switch need Wi-Fi to play games?

You do not need Wifi to play a Nintendo Switch game on the go or on the plane, however you will need Wifi to set up your account and shop for items on the Nintendo Switch Eshop. Obviously, wifi is also needed for the Nintendo Switch Online service to set it up and to use it with other players.
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Can two switches play Mario Kart together?

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe supports LAN play, allowing players to connect multiple Nintendo Switch consoles together over a wired connection for the ultimate Mario Kart competition with up to 12 players.
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How do you play 2 player on Nintendo Switch offline?

To set up an offline, split-screen server:

Players will need to have 2 controllers configured via the “Controllers” option in the Switch Home Menu. Player 1 then needs to start up the game, choose PLAY on the game's starting screen, and while the game is connecting, choose PLAY OFFLINE.
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Can two different switches be stacked?

You can only take stackable switches of the same model from one vendor to stack them. But in terms of cascading, switches from different vendors can be cascaded, while a cluster must consist of switches from the same vendor. Stacking always has a limitation on the number of switches in a stack group.
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How many switches can you connect together?

There are no hard limit on daisy-chaining switches.
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How many switches do you need for 8 player Mario Kart?

Two to Eight Nintendo Switches

Two- to eight-player wireless multiplayer, each on one Switch screen.
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How many controllers can connect to Switch?

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.
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How do I set up a second Switch?

To add your existing Nintendo account to an additional Switch, simply create a new local account on your Switch with your preferred name, then complete the process by linking that account to your Nintendo account by using your login and password. You have to be online to make this work.
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How many times can you change primary Switch?

Set your new Switch as the primary console

A single Switch can be the primary console for as many accounts as you want, but each account can only set one Switch as its primary.
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What is Nintendo family membership?

Purchasing a Nintendo Switch Online Family or Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Family membership provides the Nintendo Switch Online service to everyone in the purchaser's Nintendo Account family group (up to 8 Nintendo Account users). Family memberships can be purchased by anyone aged 18+.
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How does Nintendo Switch work for 2 players?

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.
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Do I need to buy 2 games if I have 2 switches?

So to be specific in order to play local ON THEIR OWN CONSOLES each then yes you need two games. However as long as the consoles aren't Switch Lites you can simply Dock the one console with the game and play on the TV with the JoyCons. In addition any digitally purchased game can be "shared" to other switches.
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Can I share my Switch games with my family?

Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account that purchased them. All users on a system will be able to play games purchased by any Nintendo Account that has registered the system as their primary console.
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Can you play local multiplayer on Switch without online?

With the Nintendo Switch, you and up to seven other people can play a game together wirelessly, without needing an Internet connection.
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