Can you use 2 different Switch controllers together?

Regardless of controller type (Joy-Con, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, etc.), you can pair up to eight controllers with your Nintendo Switch console simultaneously. * 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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Can you mix and match Nintendo Switch controllers?

If you are playing a multiplayer game, one person can use the joy cons and the other can use the pro controller. So yes, the pro controller can be used while using the joy cons.
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Can you put two Switch controllers together?

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 do you play 2 player on Switch with 2 controllers?

If you are using the joy-cons to play two players, turn both joy-cons sideways with the analog stick to the left. Press the two buttons (R & L) on the top of the strap. If you are using a pro controller or other controller setup, press R & L on both controllers that you want to use. Select a two player game.
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Can you use 2 Switch controllers on 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 I connect two Switch controllers to one Switch?

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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How does Nintendo Switch work for 2 players?

Originally Answered: Can you play two players on Nintendo switch? Depending on the game, yes. On a regular Switch each player can use a joy con. On a Switch Lite, you would need a second controller.
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Can you connect two Bluetooth controllers to Switch?

Up to two wireless controllers can connect to a Nintendo Switch system while using Bluetooth audio. You will not be able to pair additional wireless controllers until you disconnect the Bluetooth audio device.
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How do you play multiplayer on Nintendo Switch?

Complete these steps
  1. Access the Nintendo Switch Online software you want to play.
  2. From the menu on the left, select Play Online. ...
  3. Select the game you want to play online. ...
  4. Select Invite a Friend to send an invite to users you have added as Friends.
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How many controllers can you pair to a Switch?

Up to 8 controllers can be paired to a Nintendo Switch, allowing you to have an 8-Player battle. Pairing two controllers to four Nintendo Switch nearby will allow you to have an 8-Player battle.
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How many controllers can you use on 1 2 Switch?

The game supports up to 8 players using Joy-Con controllers, and up to 100 players can play using smartphones. Everybody 1-2-Switch! features a "Quiz Party" mode, which allows players to create custom questions for a trivia game.
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Can you use Joy-Cons separately?

*Your Joy-Con controllers will pair with your console when you attach them. After that, even when detached, you can continue to use them as wireless controllers. *Up to 10 Joy-Con controllers can be paired with a single console.
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Does Nintendo Switch have a camera?

Although you won't notice a camera lens on the front or back of your Nintendo Switch console, there are two lurking on the Joycon controllers. Each motion-sensing controller includes an infrared (IR) camera at the bottom. It doesn't look like a camera; there's no traditional lens.
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Can 2 people use the same Switch game?

Digital games and downloadable content are tied to the Nintendo Account that purchased them. Other people can only play your digital content if they are playing on your primary consoleNintendo Accounts can be linked to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles, but can only have one primary console.
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Can two people play Mario Kart 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. 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 Joy-Con controllers do I need?

Do you need 2 sets of controllers for the Nintendo Switch? If you buy the device that makes the Joy cons a controller you will have 2 controllers, if you have purchased/own a separate controller for the Switch. But you don't need 2 sets of controllers. The Joy cons alone will be enough to play any game.
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Can you play Mario Party with 2 Joy-Cons?

Do you need another switch to have multiple players or can you just use other controllers? 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 two sets of Joy-Cons for Mario Kart?

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 I need for 2 players?

If you're playing with multiple people on one system, you'll want to make sure you have the right number of Joy-Cons. 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.
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Can you play just dance with both Joy-Cons?

As long as you and your friend have a Joycon in the hand that mirrors the Coach's colored hand, you'll be able to play whether it's a right Joycon or a left one. A: According to Just Dance 2022, up to 6 people with joy con controllers can play this game at a time.
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Can you use Pro Controller and Joy-Con at the same time?

You can use any combination of wired and wireless controllers. Keep in mind that a half joy con or joy con pair count as one controller each. You cannot mix a half joy con with another controller. You can use detached joy cons and a plugged in pro controller at the same time.
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