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How do you set up Joy-Cons for two players?

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 play two-player 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.
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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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Why won t my Joy-Cons connect separately?

Reset each 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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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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How to Play 2 Player Coop Games on Nintendo Switch (Joy Con Tutorial!)

How do you play 2 player on Mario Kart Switch?

From the game's main menu, select Multiplayer. Select Split Screen. Press the Y Button to begin pairing the second kart.
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Important
  1. Relay Race: Up to four players take turns driving one kart against the Koopalings. ...
  2. Split Screen: Two players with two karts can race together on the same Nintendo Switch system.
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Do both players need the same game to play Nintendo Switch?

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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Do you need 2 sets of controllers for Nintendo Switch Mario Kart?

Important: Each Nintendo Switch console that will be used for local wireless play requires a copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (physical or download). 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 I need 2 sets of Joy-Cons for Mario Kart?

In the case of Mario Kart, you do not need two joycons at all – one joy-con per player will do the trick, and you can both be on the same console, so worry not!
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How does two player work with Nintendo Switch?

From the game menu, select Local Play. Select Local Communication to play a multiplayer game wirelessly or select Mosaic Mode to play a game across multiple Nintendo Switch screens. Select Choose a Lobby. Select the lobby opened by the nearby player.
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Do both people have to add each other on Switch?

If one player purchases a family membership, the others will still need to be added to the family group to use the service. The Nintendo Switch Online membership will automatically apply to everyone in the family group, including people that are added to the group later.
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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 do 2 people play Mario Kart?

Here's how to get set up to play with friends online in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
  • Step 1: Boot up Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and select Online play from the main menu.
  • Step 2: Select Friends.
  • Step 3: Select Create room and select your character.
  • Step 4: Any friends will now be able to join your room.
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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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Why wont both of my Switch controllers connect?

Try pressing the SYNC Button on each of your controllers several times and check if this resolves the issue. * Pressing the SYNC Button will interrupt the controller's wireless communication with the console. Reconnect the controller by pressing one of the directional or A/B/X/Y Buttons.
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Where is sync button on Joy-Con?

Remove a Joy-Con from your Nintendo Switch. Press and hold the Sync button on the black edge of the controller.
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Can two people use the same Switch?

Can other people play my games on Nintendo Switch? All user accounts on your primary Nintendo Switch console can play games you've purchased with your Nintendo Account.
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Can two people share one Nintendo Switch?

No. We are not able to combine two different Nintendo Accounts together into one. 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.
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Can two people share one Switch game?

While the Switch does allow you to add multiple accounts to a single family unit, this won't actually allow you to share most games. Instead, you'll simply have to designate a primary game-buying account, and hope against hope that people don't want to play the same titles at the same time.
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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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Can you play 2 player Mario Kart with 2 Joy-Cons?

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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What games require 2 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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