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Do all Switch controllers work with all games?

You can technically use it with anything on Switch. The console treats it as a Pro Controller outside of Smash, so it can be used with any game that has “Pro Controller Compatible” written on the back of the case.
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Does the Nintendo Switch controller work for all games?

Does the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller work with all games? No, not all games on the Nintendo Switch can use the Pro controller, but most games can.
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Do you need extra Joy-Cons for Switch?

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.
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Are the Switch controllers the same?

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

Wireless pairing procedure
  1. Select "Controllers" on the HOME Menu.
  2. Select "Change Grip/Order".
  3. Hold the SYNC Button on the controller you want to pair. (Release the button once the controller LED starts flashing.) ...
  4. When the message "Paired" appears on the screen, the pairing is complete.
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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.
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How many controllers should I have for Switch?

The Switch comes with a pair of Joy-Con controllers in the box, either neon (blue on the left, red on the right) or gray. Each one can function as its own gamepad, but for multiplayer games like Arms, you'll want a second set of controllers — and they'll cost you a pretty penny.
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How many Joy-Cons do I need for 2 players?

You can just use one joy con for two.
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How many Joy-Cons for Mario Kart?

* As with TV Mode, up to eight players can play using Joy-Cons held horizontally, Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers, etc.
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Can you play 4 player 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. Was this answer helpful?
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How many controllers can you connect to a Switch Mario Kart?

Local Multiplayer (two to four players on one console): Supports single horizontal Joy-Con for each player, two Joy-Cons held vertically for each player, and Switch Pro Controller.
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Can you play Mario Kart on two switches with one game?

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 play Animal Crossing with 2 Joy-Cons?

Choose the controller type for each player. (Each player can choose between a single Joy-Con, a pair of Joy-Con controllers, or a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.)
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Can you play Mario Kart with one Joy-Con?

Choose the controller type for each player (each player can choose between a single Joy-Con, a pair of Joy-Con controllers, or a Pro Controller). For players using a single Joy-Con, hold the controller horizontally and press the SL and SR buttons on top. (Players using the Joy-Con Wheel should select this option.)
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How many Switch controllers do I need for Animal Crossing?

Animal Crossing: New Horizons can be played using a single Joy-Con, two Joy-Cons, or a Pro Controler.
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How many Joy-Cons do I need for Switch sports?

For most of the sports you only need a single Joy-Con, so one pair would be enough for two players or two pairs for up to four. However, if you plan to play soccer you can only play with two players because each player will need a full pair of Joy-Cons.
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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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Can you play switch sports with one Joy-Con?

Depending on the sport selected, Nintendo Switch Sports supports paired Joy-Con controllers, single Joy-Con controllers, and Joy-Con + Leg Strap. Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers are not compatible.
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Can you play Mario Kart with more than 4 players?

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. Before you get started, you'll need the following items: Mario Mart 8 Deluxe (physical or download) Nintendo Switch dock.
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Can you only connect 4 controllers to 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.
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Why won t my Switch controllers connect?

If the Pro Controller cannot be paired using the USB charging cable, try the following: Reset the Pro Controller by pressing the SYNC Button once, then press any other button, such as the A Button on the controller to power it on again. Use a different USB port on the dock. Use a different USB charging cable.
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Will any Bluetooth controller work on Switch?

The Nintendo Switch does have Bluetooth, and you can use it to connect headphones or controllers. If you buy a Bluetooth adapter, you can even connect non-Nintendo controllers to the Switch. These Bluetooth adapters can be used when the Switch is docked or in handheld mode.
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Can you use old Nintendo controllers on Switch?

The NES Controllers can be attached to the Nintendo Switch console, or used as wireless controllers.
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Can I have all my games on two switches?

Can I play my games on more than one system? You can play digital games that you've purchased with your Nintendo Account on any Nintendo Switch console. Please note that you can register one primary console per Nintendo Account.
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