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Do Joy-Cons connect together?

From the HOME Menu, select Controllers, then Change Grip and Order. While the following screen is displayed, press and hold down the SYNC Button for at least one second on the controller you wish to pair. Once paired, the player LED(s) corresponding to the controller number will remain lit.
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Can you connect 2 Joy-Cons to a Switch?

How many Joy-Con controllers can be paired to a Nintendo Switch system? Up to eight wireless controllers can be paired to a Nintendo Switch system at a time.
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Why won't both of my Joy-Cons connect?

Reset the Joy-Con by pressing the SYNC Button once. Then press any other button on the controller to power it on again. Attach the Joy-Con to the console, ensuring that it is correctly oriented and inserted all the way.
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Why is only one Joy-Con connecting to my Switch?

Try resetting your controller, or if you have more than one, try resetting one controller at a time. Detach the Joy-Con controllers from the side of the device. Take one of the controllers and press the small, pin-sized Sync button on the top or side, then press any other button on the controller to restart it.
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Do I send both Joy-Cons for repair?

You can send in multiple Joy-con with one shipment. Again, the only downside is that Joy-con that can't be repaired may result in a replacement of a different color.
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How to PAIR / SYNC your Joy-Cons & Pro Controllers to your Nintendo Switch

Do you need 2 Joy-Cons for 2 players?

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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Can each 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.
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Can two people play Mario Kart with one Joy-Con?

Additional Information: 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.
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Do you need 4 Joy-Cons for Mario Party?

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.
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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.
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Do you need both Joy-Cons for smash?

Each player can choose between a single Joy-Con, a pair of Joy-Con controllers, a Pro Controller, or GameCube controller (GameCube controller adapter required).
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How many Joy-Cons can be paired?

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 many Joy-Cons do you need for multiplayer?

You can use one pair of Joy-Cons to play Brothers on Nintendo Switch and you can split one pair of Joy-Cons to enjoy the two-player mode.
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How do I use Joy-Cons as separate controllers?

Tap or select Change Grip/Order. Unlock the left Joy-Con from the console by pressing the black button on the back of it. Push up on the controller to fully detach it from your system. Do the same thing for the right Joy-Con.
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How many Joy-Cons do I need for 2 players Mario Kart?

You can do both in the same session if there are three players, split one joycon and have a whole controller for the other player. If there's only two players though, a single joycon will suffice, it's just a lit...
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Does Nintendo repair Joy-Cons for free?

Although Nintendo has offered free repairs for out-of-warranty Joy-Cons in North America, Latin America, and France, it never extended the policy to the UK, Switzerland, and all of the EEA until now.
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Why do Joy-Cons drift?

The Nintendo Switch's Joy-Con drift issue is caused by a fundamental design flaw according to a UK consumer group. As reported by Eurogamer, a report from Which claims that, even after just a few months of use, the Joy-Con's plastic circuit boards show significant wear on the joystick slider contact points.
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Does Nintendo fix drift for free?

Nintendo has been repairing Switch players' Joy-Con "drift" issues for free, even if they're no longer under warranty, in North America since 2019.
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Do you need 2 Joy-Cons to play Just Dance?

Yes. Each player will need 1 joycon total for move detection, or to use the Just Dance controller app on their phone.
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What games require two Joy-Cons?

Some games will require each player to have two Joy-Con, or a Pro Controller.
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  • Any game that has online features as a central feature (Splatoon 2 is one of the biggest on the Switch. But any other game that has online features will let you play Single Player mode without an update.)
  • DOOM 2016.
  • Wolfenstein 2.
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How do you play Mario Kart on Switch with two controllers?

From the game's main menu, select Multiplayer. Select Relay Race. Select the number of players, then pair a controller for each player. Select a character for each player.
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How many Joy-Cons do I need for 4 players?

Connect 8 Joy-Con controllers to the Nintendo Switch. 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.
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Do you need both Joy-Cons for Luigi's Mansion 3?

Choose the controller type for each player (each player can use a single Joy-Con, a pair of Joy-Con controllers, or a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller).
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