Can you play Switch games with one Joy-Con?

You can use one Joy-Con to control the console, or both at the same time. The way you hold them can change depending on the game you're playing, so here's an introduction to the ways the controllers are most commonly held.
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Which games can be played with one Joy-Con?

Game Rant
  • Star Wars Outlaws (Game Rant Advance)
  • Black Myth.
  • Once Human.
  • Elden Ring.
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Can you play Mario Kart with 1 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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Can you play Mario Party with just one Joy-Con?

Each player must use a single Joy-Con. To play games in Toad's Rec Room across multiple screens, two Nintendo Switch consoles and two copies of Super Mario Party are required.
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Can you play Mario Party if only one person has it?

In Local Play and Online Play with Friends, up to 3 players can play on each system. In a Global Game (Online Play with random players around the world), only 1 player can play on each system. A Nintendo Switch Online membership and a copy of the Mario Party Superstars game is required on each system to play online.
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Can You Use Just One Joy-Con Controller To Play Nintendo Switch Games? (Does It Work On All Games?)

How to play Nintendo Switch with 2 players?

What do you want to do?
  1. From the game menu, select Local Play.
  2. Select Local Communication to play a multiplayer game wirelessly or select Mosaic Mode to play a game across multiple Nintendo Switch screens.
  3. Select Choose a Lobby.
  4. Select the lobby opened by the nearby player.
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Can you play Luigi's Mansion 3 with 1 Joy-Con?

For players using a single Joy-Con, hold the controller horizontally and press the SL and SR Buttons. For players using both Joy-Con controllers, hold them vertically and press the L and R Buttons.
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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.
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How many Joy-Cons do I need for 2 players?

A: For two players you each take a part of the full joycon. The system comes with two (right and left) on its own. so for 4 player action you would need another full joycon to share the halves.
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Can you play Pokemon with 1 Joy-Con?

Sword and Shield have an option called 'Casual Controls' which works in both handheld and docked mode. With Casual Controls enabled, the D-pad buttons double up as the face buttons and you can use either the Left or Right Joy-Con to play the game entirely.
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Can you play Smash Bros with a single Joy-Con?

Choose the controller type for each player. Each player can choose between a single Joy-Con, a pair of Joy-Con controllers, a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, or a GameCube controller (GameCube controller adapter required). For players using a single Joy-Con, hold the controller horizontally and press SL and SR on top.
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Can you play Mario golf with One Joy-Con?

Simple motion or button controls make it easy for new players and seasoned pros alike to drive and putt. You'll need up to one Joy-Con controller per player to enjoy this sports game!
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Can I play Switch sports with one Joy-Con?

Which controllers and play styles are compatible with Nintendo Switch Sports? Depending on the sport selected, Nintendo Switch Sports supports paired Joy-Con controllers, single Joy-Con controllers, and Joy-Con + leg strap setups. Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers are not compatible.
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Can you play Animal Crossing with One Joy-Con?

(Each player can choose between a single Joy-Con, a pair of Joy-Con controllers, or a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.)
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Do you need to buy two controllers 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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How to play Mario Kart with only 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 both Joy-Cons for Mario Party?

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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Do I need 2 copies of Mario Kart Switch?

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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Can you play with one Joy-Con?

You can use one Joy-Con to control the console, or both at the same time. The way you hold them can change depending on the game you're playing, so here's an introduction to the ways the controllers are most commonly held.
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Can you play Super Mario Bros with one Joy-Con?

1-2 players

Each player only needs a single Joy-Con™ controller to join in the fun, so two-player co-op is a breeze, with no additional accessories required.
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Can you play Lego worlds with one Joy-Con?

LEGO® Worlds requires two Joy-Con™ controllers (or a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller) for each player.
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How many controllers can connect to a Switch?

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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