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How many Nintendo Switch controllers do I need for 2 players?

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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Do you need 2 Joy-Cons for 2 players?

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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Can you use 4 Joy-Cons for 2 players?

[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 you use the Switch controller for 2 players?

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. *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 do you play 2 players on a Nintendo Switch?

Online Play: 1 – 2 Players per console (Online Multiplayer)
  1. For players using a single Joy-Con, hold the controller horizontally and press the SL and SR buttons on top.
  2. For players using both Joy-Con controllers, hold them vertically and press the L and R buttons on top.
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How to Play 2 Player Coop Games on Nintendo Switch (Joy Con Tutorial!)

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 2 people use the same Switch game?

Please note that you can register one primary console per Nintendo Account. Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can be played by anyone that uses the primary console. Other players will not be able to access your digital games on a non-primary console.
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How many Joy-Cons for Mario Kart?

Do you need 2 Joy-cons for Mario Kart? No, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe can be played with one Joy-Con. It just makes the game slightly more difficult.
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How do you play 2 player Switch on Mario Kart?

Select Online play from the game menu. Select one or two players, depending on how many of you are in the same room playing on the same Switch (you can have up to two). Select Friends from the Online Play menu.
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Can 2 players play Mario Kart 8 on 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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Do you need 4 Joy-Cons for Mario Party?

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 ARMS?

You don't have to play the game using the thumbs-up grip; you can play ARMS with the Joy-Con grip, a single Joy-Con, the Pro Controller, and even in tablet mode.
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How do you separate Joy-Cons for two people?

Use the rail on the side of the console, and slide the Joy-Con from top to bottom, until you hear a click. Once the Joy-Con controllers are attached to the system, they are registered, and can now be detached and used.
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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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Can two people play 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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Do you need 2 sets of Joy-Cons for Switch sports?

For most of the sports you only need a single Joy-Con, so one pair would be enough for two players or two pairs for up to four. However, if you plan to play soccer you can only play with two players because each player will need a full pair of Joy-Cons.
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How many Joy-Cons do you get with a Switch?

In the box. The Switch comes with the console itself, the two Joycon controllers, two Joycon wrist straps (which attach to the sides of each controller, and also provide larger side buttons), the dock, the grip, a power adaptor and an HDMI cable.
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Can 2 people play Mario Kart home circuit?

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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Is it worth buying extra Joy-Cons?

The only con is that you can't play games with more than two players, e.g. MarioKart or Mario Party. If you only want to play with up to two players, or you're like me and a solo gamer, then there's absolutely no advantage to buying another set of JoyCons.
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Why would you need extra Joy-Cons?

They're two controllers that work together to behave as a single controller when connected to a special dock or on the sides of the console. The Joy-Con is special because, when detached, it can act as two separate controllers in multiplayer games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate or Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
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Why can't i play 2 player on Nintendo Switch?

Be aware, not all games support half joycons or two player with half joycons. Some games may only let you set switch your controllers around at the game's main menu, not during an actual game. Worst case scenario, you may have to go to Switch home screen, open the controller icon, and set your joycons up in there.
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How do I connect a second Switch controller?

Wireless pairing procedure
  1. Select "Controllers" on the HOME Menu.
  2. Select "Change Grip/Order".
  3. Hold the SYNC Button on the controller you want to pair. (Release the button once the controller LED starts flashing.) ...
  4. When the message "Paired" appears on the screen, the pairing is complete.
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Do you need extra Joy-Cons for Switch?

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 many Joy-Cons do you need to play just dance on the Switch?

Ask your question to our community. A: 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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