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Do you need multiple switches to play Mario Kart?

A: If they are playing on separate consoles, yes. But up to four people can play Mario Kart 8
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Description. Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, any-where! Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses. Play locally in up to 4-player multiplayer in 1080p while playing in TV Mode.
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on the SAME console, and you only need one copy of the game for that. Helpful?
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Do you need Mario Kart on both switches?

Important: Each Nintendo Switch console that will be used for local wireless play requires a copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (physical or download).
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Can you play Mario Kart with only one switch?

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe offers a few different muliplayer modes: Multiplayer: Up to 4 players can use one Nintendo Switch console to race on a variety of different courses.
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How many switch controllers do I need for Mario Kart?

Up to two players can play on a single Switch at a time in split-screen, which means you only need four at least four Switches for eight person racing. Likewise, you can do a four-way race with only two Switches.
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Do you need two switches to play together?

You can play together online or in the same room using one system or multiple systems*.
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Can 2 Nintendo switches share the same game?

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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Does each person need their own Nintendo Switch?

Players using a family membership can access the Nintendo Switch Online service via the same Nintendo Switch system or multiple systems – everyone does not have to use the same system.
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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.
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How many Switch Joy-Cons do I need?

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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Can you play switch with one Joy-Con?

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 2 switches play together?

Any games that offer local wireless can be connected to play together as long as there are multiple Nintendo Switch consoles, they each have a copy of the game, and you and your friend(s) are next to one another.
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Do you need 2 copies of Mario Kart 8?

Some games only have online multiplayer and for that you do need to buy two consoles and two different games to play together but Mario Kart 8 is different in that you can have one couch buddy to play online matches with or you can have up to four couch buddies in local multiplayer. So no need to buy two copies.
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Does it make sense to have two Nintendo switches?

If they plan to play nothing but multiplayer games then one Switch is all you need as the cost of extra controllers nullifies the savings you get when buying the Switch Lite. If they want to play different games at the same time then it's best for them to have their own Switch Lite.
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Can you play Mario Kart without the wheel switch?

The wheel is just a holder for the joy con that come with the console, completely unnecessary.
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Can you play Mario Kart with 1 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.
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Can two people play with one set of Joy-Cons?

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. This must be done from the main menu. Was this article helpful?
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How many Joy-Cons for 2 players?

You can just use one joy con for two.
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Can you play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe without switch online?

You will still be able to play games such as Splatoon 3 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in single-player or local multiplayer, but won't be able to compete against your friends over the internet if you don't have an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription.
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Can you use 2 Mario Kart live on one switch?

Mario Kart Live supports up to four players. Each person can control their Kart using their own Nintendo Switch or Switch Lite. There's also a new two-player split-screen option as of the latest free update so players can share one Nintendo Switch and control two separate karts.
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Should I get my 7 year old a Nintendo Switch?

Although it's not groundbreaking in terms of technical specs or graphics, the Switch is very easy to set up and the menus are clean and simple to navigate. It's also considered the most age-inclusive console on the market, as the majority of games are suitable for younger players (PEGI 3-7).
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Does each family member need their own Nintendo Account?

As with a Nintendo Switch Online membership, each Nintendo Account needs an Individual Membership or needs to be part of a Family Membership to access Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack benefits.
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Can you have 2 Nintendo accounts on one Switch?

Please note that you can link up to 8 Nintendo Accounts to a single Nintendo Switch console. Games that you've purchased are playable by everyone on the active Nintendo Switch console for your Nintendo Account. You may find information about moving your Nintendo Account (and purchases) between consoles, helpful.
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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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How many Nintendo switches can play together?

Lesson 3: The more, the merrier. 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. You can also hop online to play with family and friends who are far away.
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