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How many controllers come with Switch?

Your new system comes with everything you need to pop in a game and play, including: Nintendo Switch console. Nintendo Switch dock. 1 Joy-Con™ (L) controller, 1 Joy-Con™ (R) controller.
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How many controllers does the Nintendo Switch have?

[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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Does Nintendo Switch use 2 controllers?

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.
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How many controllers does the Nintendo Switch Pro have?

How many Pro Controllers can be paired to a Nintendo Switch console? Up to eight wireless controllers can be paired to the Nintendo Switch console at a time.
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Do you need 2 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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How Many Controllers Can Be Connected To The Nintendo Switch?

Do I need 2 sets of Joy-Cons?

No. If you bought more joy cons you would have more people. It's set up out of the box to allow two people to okay assuming the game you bought is multi player.
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How many Nintendo Switch controllers do I need for 4 players?

Example: Four people can play, each person using one left Joy-Con and one right Joy-Con controller. Even if the Joy-Con controllers are attached to the Joy-Con grip, it counts as 2 controllers that are connected.
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Do you need 4 controllers for Nintendo Switch?

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 many pairs of Joy-Cons are there?

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. However, the maximum number of controllers that can be connected will vary depending on the type of controllers and features that are used.
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Can 2 players play Mario Kart 8 on Switch?

Multiplayer: Up to 4 players can use one Nintendo Switch console to race on a variety of different courses. Online Play: Race against other players from around the world in a variety of different modes (Regional, Tournaments, Friends, etc).
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How many Switch controllers do I need for It Takes Two?

It Takes Two was designed purely for co-op so you'll need gear for 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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Can Switch controllers be used separately?

Attach the Joy-Con to the Nintendo Switch console.

Once the Joy-Con controllers are attached to the system, they are registered, and can now be detached and used.
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How do you add two players to a Switch?

At any point during gameplay, press the + Button (Menu). Select Two Players, then press the A Button (Start in Two-Player Mode). Decide who will be Mario and who will be Cappy, and choose the controller type for each player (each player can use a single Joy-Con, a pair of Joy-Con controllers, or a Pro Controller).
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Can two switches play Mario Kart with one game?

Information: 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 I use 2 Joy-Cons for just dance?

Maximum of 6 Joy-Con controllers or 6 smart devices with the Just Dance Controller app.
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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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What do I need for 2 player Nintendo Switch?

Couch co-op with a separate set of Joy-Cons or a controller per player. Local wireless play by connecting two Nintendo Switch consoles. Online co-op with another Nintendo Switch player.
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Do you need 4 Joy-Cons for Smash Bros?

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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What do I need for 4 people to play 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. You can even play some games with 8 people at the same time, like Super Smash Brothers Ultimate.
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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 4 Joy-Cons for just dance?

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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How many Joy-Cons do you need for Animal Crossing?

Animal Crossing: New Horizons can be played using a single Joy-Con, two Joy-Cons, or a Pro Controler. Once everyone is in, the person who launched the session will be considered the Leader, and the remaining people will be dubbed followers.
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Why buy extra Joy-Cons?

If you're specifically looking to buy more controllers so you can play multiplayer games, it will be easier to purchase more Joy-Con since they spread farther. The downside is that you'll need space to put them if you want to travel with all your controllers.
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