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How do you play single-player on Switch?

From the menu on the left, select whether you want to use one player, two players, or play online, then select how you want to hold the controller(s). For example, For single-player modes, you can play in handheld mode, or play in tabletop mode or TV mode with the Joy-Con controllers held horizontally.
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Is Nintendo Switch a one player game?

Nintendo Switch supports multiplayer gaming options of all kinds. You can play together online or in the same room using one system or multiple systems*.
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How do I play a game on Nintendo Switch?

Insert a game card in the game card slot on the Nintendo Switch console, or download a game or software application from the Nintendo eShop. While on the HOME Menu select the icon for the game or software application that you wish to use, then select Start.
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How many people can play on a single Switch?

Q&A. [Switch] How many controllers can I pair with my console at the same time? Regardless of controller type (Joy-Con, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, etc.), you can pair up to eight controllers with your Nintendo Switch console simultaneously.
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Can 2 people play on one Switch?

Lots of great games for the Nintendo Switch offer multiplayer gameplay. For example, up to 4 players can race on one system in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game. Plus, the Smart Steering feature makes it easy for kids to stay on track.
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Can 2 people use 1 Nintendo Switch?

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. On non-primary consoles, only your Nintendo Account can access these games. You can change the primary console for your Nintendo Account whenever you like.
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Do Joy-Cons only charge when Switch is on?

In order for the Joy-Con to charge while attached to the Nintendo Switch console, the console must be connected to the AC adapter and powered on or in Sleep Mode. The Joy-Con cannot be charged using Nintendo Switch Lite.
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Do you need two Joy-Cons for Switch?

Each player that joins the game will need either a full set of Joy-Con or one Pro Controller to play. There have been some people who believed It Takes Two could be played with one Joy-Con a piece, and that's sadly not the case.
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How many Joy-Cons can you use with one 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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Can you play Nintendo Switch games alone?

Lose yourself in unforgettable worlds and stories with these single-player games for the Nintendo Switch™ system.
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Why can't I play a game on Nintendo Switch?

Update your Nintendo Switch console to the latest version. Change the primary console for that Nintendo Account to the console that you're using. If you are already using the primary console for that Nintendo Account, deregister the console, then make it the primary console again.
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How can I play Nintendo Switch without internet?

If the software does not require an internet connection, you are most likely not using the primary console for the Nintendo Account that purchased the software. 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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How many 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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Does each player need their own 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 both people need the game to play Switch?

Each Switch will need its own copy of the game, whether digital or physical. in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, two people can play in local wireless from one Switch totallying up to eight players. If you have the physical copy, insert the Mario Kart 8 cartridge into your Nintendo Switch consoles.
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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.
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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.
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Do you need 4 Joy-Cons for It Takes Two?

Couch co-op requires either 2 joy cons or 2 gamepad controllers. You can also play using a local wireless connection by connecting two Nintendo Switch™ consoles together.
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How long do joy cons last on one charge?

Additional Information: 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.
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How long does it take to fully charge Switch joy cons?

It takes approximately 3 ½ hours to fully charge the Joy-Con controllers.
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How do you charge joy cons without?

Another common question is this: how do you charge a Switch controller without a Switch? The answer is to buy a Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Charging Grip. That special version of the controller grip will allow you to keep playing without having to enter handheld mode.
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Do you have to pay for a Nintendo Account?

Here's what to expect. As previously announced, Nintendo Switch Online ranges in price: $3.99 for a month, $7.99 for three months, $19.99 for a year, and family plans that costs $34.99 (provided there are at least two accounts) — but users can get a seven day free trial to start.
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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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