Do I need two Joy-Cons?

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. Of course if it a multi-player game, you want more than one controller.
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Do you need 2 Joy-Cons?

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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Do you need both Joy-Cons 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 you use just one Joy-Con?

Remove Joy-Cons from your Nintendo Switch. 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 2 Joy-Cons for 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. Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers are not compatible. Nintendo Switch Sports does not support Handheld Mode.
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Can I play switch sports with one Joy-Con?

A: Yes. A: Yes, you can separate the two joycons and each player uses one to compete against each other. A: Depends on which game you are playing. Soccer is the only game that requires two joy cons if you want to play using your hands.
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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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Can you use 1 Joy-Con for Mario Kart?

Playing Mario Kart with a Single Joy-Con

Mario Kart offers a flexible gaming experience, even allowing players to race using just one half of the controller set.
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Can you play Mario Party with just one Joy-Con?

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. Was this answer helpful?
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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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Do you need both Joy-Cons for just dance?

A: You can play Just Dance 2023 on the Nintendo Switch by either using the Nintendo JoyCons, or by using the Just Dance 2023 controller application on a mobile device. Each person playing will need their own JoyCon or mobile device, however.
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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 Mario Party?

Pass a Joy-Con controller to a friend or family member and play the Super Mario Party game together on the same system. With another pair of Joy-Con controllers (sold separately), up to four players can join the fun. Party it up with 80 minigames!
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How many Joy-Cons do you need?

You only need as many controllers as people who will play. When playing the game it senses the movement of the joy con controller while you dance.
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Do both switches need Mario Party?

A Nintendo Switch Online membership and a copy of Super Mario Party are required on each console in order to play online. Online play is possible with any of these console and player combinations: 2-4 Nintendo Switch consoles with 1 player on each console. 2 Nintendo Switch consoles with 2 players on each console.
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Do 3rd party joy cons work with Mario Party?

The only game we have so far is Mario Party, and once everyone sat down to play with their 3rd party "pro" style controllers, we found out that this game can only be played with the joy cons!
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How many players switch Mario Kart?

Up to four players can play together on a single system, up to eight can play together through a local wireless connection (Nintendo Switch only), and up to twelve can play together via online multiplayer.
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Can you play Luigi's Mansion 3 with 1 Joy-Con?

Choose the controller type for each player (each player can use a single Joy-Con, a pair of Joy-Con controllers, or a 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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Can you play Mario 3D world with one Joy-Con?

You can play the Super Mario 3D World on Wii U or Switch. On the Wii U, each player needs their own Wii Remote controller. On the Switch you can play with one half of the Joy-Con pair. Joy-Con's are purchased as a pair, so an original Switch and one additional controller pair is all you need for four players.
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How many Joy-Cons can play Mario Kart?

Having two sets of Joy-Cons can allow up to four players if you use them seperately. But the real question is if you like Toblerone or not. That is what really matters here. I think the only limitation in Mario Kart 8 is when you do local wireless or online multiplayer, you're limited to 2 people on a Switch.
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How many Joy-Con 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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Can Joy-Cons be used 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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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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