Can I 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.
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Do you need two Joy-Cons for Nintendo 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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Can you use one Joy-Con 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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How do you use Joy-Cons individually?

If you want to use a Joy-Con (or multiple Joy-Cons) as an individual controller, take it out of the Switch and press both its shoulder buttons at the same time — they're labeled "SL" and "SR." It may take a few presses for the Switch to recognize them.
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How many Joy-Cons do I need?

Only one Joy-Con is required to play single-player and two pairs of Joy-Cons will be required for 4 person multiplayer. Each person only uses one Joy-Con each. Was this article helpful?
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Can You Use Just One Joy-Con Controller To Play Nintendo Switch Games? (Does It Work On All Games?)

Why wont my Joy-Cons connect individually?

Detach and reattach the Joy-Con again a couple of times. Test another Joy-Con controller with the console, if possible. The non-working controller(s) will need to be repaired. For assistance with Joy-Con, please contact us for support.
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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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How many Joy-Cons do you need for 2 players?

The Switch has 2 Joy-Con's attached to the console, that can be removed. The pair could be used together as one controller, or tilted horizontally to allow them to be 2 controllers. So if you want 2 people to play on one Switch, you would need to use the horizontal mode for the Joy-Con's.
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How many Joy-Cons for one 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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How do you play smash with one Joy-Con?

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). For players using a single Joy-Con, hold the controller horizontally and press the SL and SR buttons on top.
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How many Joy-Cons can you use at once?

Up to eight wireless controllers can be connected to the console.
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Do you need 2 Joy-Cons to play 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 both Joy-Cons for Mario Party?

Up to four players can play on a single Nintendo Switch system offline. Each player must use a single Joy-Con. To play games in Toad's Rec Room across multiple screens, two Nintendo Switch systems and two copies of the Super Mario Party are required.
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How many Joy-Cons to play 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 2 people play Mario Kart on Switch?

Split Screen: Two players with two karts can race together on the same Nintendo Switch system. One Nintendo Switch system is required. Each player needs their own controller and their own kart (Mario or Luigi).
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Do you need extra Joy-Cons for Mario Kart?

A: No, you do not need the wheel joy cons to play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. You can pop in the game to the Switch console and play with the standard controllers provided. A: Mario Kart 8 for the Nintendo Switch is 6.7gb. A: Yes works great with the switch lite!!
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Why won t my Switch let me play with the Joy-Cons attached?

Ensure your console has the latest system version. Ensure the Joy-Con controllers have the latest controller firmware installed. Remove any skins or covers from the problematic Joy-Con controller or controllers, if any, and calibrate the control sticks.
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Why do my Joy-Cons not work when detached?

With the Joy-Con detached, reset the controller by pressing the SYNC Button once. Then press any other button to power on the Joy-Con again. Ensure that nothing is covering the IR Motion Camera on the the Joy-Con (R). If a protective cover is being used with the Joy-Con, remove it temporarily.
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How do you charge a Joy-Con without a Switch?

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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How long do Joy-Cons last on a full charge?

The easiest way to charge your Joy-Cons is to attach them to your Switch and plug your console into a power outlet. It will take about 3 1/2 hours to charge your controllers fully, which will provide you with 20 hours of play time.
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How many Joy-Cons do you need for just dance?

Each player will need 1 joycon total for move detection, or to use the Just Dance controller app on their phone. Was this answer helpful? Q: Will this game work on a Nintendo Switch Lite?
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Can 2 players play online on the same Switch?

No. A Switch, as with all video game consoles, can only play one game at a time. You can save progress in multiple games at a time, but it can only RUN one game at a time. So if you want two people to share the switch, there's no issue if they take turns playing or play multiplayer games together.
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