Do you need both Joy-Cons?

Once your Joy-Cons are paired, you can go into any game that supports third-party controllers, like Minecraft, Among Us and Call of Duty, and play with your newly paired Joy-Cons. Not all mobile games will support both Joy-Con controllers at once, so you might need to pair only one.
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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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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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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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Do you need two Switch controllers to play Mario Kart?

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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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 for 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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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 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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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 Joy-Cons count as two controllers?

The right and left Joy-Con each connect as individual controllers to the console, so if you connect both of them wirelessly then it counts as 2 controllers. Example: Four people can play, each person using one left Joy-Con and one right Joy-Con controller.
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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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What is a single Joy-Con?

Each Joy-Con has a full set of buttons and can act as a stand-alone controller. Joy-Con controllers boast an accelerometer and gyro sensor, making independent left and right motion control possible. Control the action from almost anywhere in your room without cords.
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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 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 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 do you split Joy-Cons for 2 players?

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 mix and match Joy-Cons?

You can mix and match any left joycon with any right joycon. Mix and match. Just need a left and a right. You should be able to pair any left+right together.
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