Do you need two switches to play multiplayer Mario Kart Live?

One Nintendo Switch system and one Mario or Luigi kart is required. Each player needs their own Joy-Con or Pro Controller. Split Screen: Two players with two karts can race together on the same Nintendo Switch system. One Nintendo Switch system is required.
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Do you need 2 switches for Mario Kart Live?

Up to 4 players** can team up using one Nintendo Switch system and one Mario kart or Luigi kart by taking turns in Relay Race mode, or up to 4 players can race together using 4 Nintendo Switch systems and 4 Mario or Luigi karts (software update 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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How to play 2 player Mario Kart online?

Open Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe. Select Online Play from the Main Menu. Choose 1p if each player has their own console. Choose 2p if two players will be competing from one console.
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Why can't I play multiplayer on Mario Kart?

On each console, create a course and complete a race as a Single Player. Important: If the Single Player race is not completed on one of the consoles, the Multiplayer option will remain grayed out on that console. Start a Multiplayer race.
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How To Setup Multiplayer on Mario Kart Live : Home Circuit

Why wont it let me select multiplayer on Mario Kart Live?

You must complete a Single Player race before you can access the Multiplayer menu. The game must be updated to the latest software version in order to access all multiplayer modes and play over Local Wireless Communication.
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How to play Mario Kart online with friends on different switches?

Step 1: Boot up Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and select Online play from the main menu. Step 2: Select Friends. Step 3: Select Create room and select your character. Step 4: Any friends will now be able to join your room.
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Does Mario Kart live have multiplayer?

In Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit up to four players can race together in Grand Prix or custom races. Make sure each player's kart is charged and synced to their own Nintendo Switch console. Select which player will host the race.
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Can two switches play Mario Kart with one game?

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe supports LAN play, allowing players to connect multiple Nintendo Switch consoles together over a wired connection for the ultimate Mario Kart competition with up to 12 players.
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Do you need two switch controllers 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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Do both players need the same game to play Nintendo switch online?

Online play requires a friend on the same platform. One user must own the full game in order for the co-op player to play the full game. Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo of America Inc.
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Does Mario Kart Live come with 2 cars?

Both Home Circuit sets provide gates that you can place around a room to create a racetrack, plus a camera-equipped kart that is piloted by Mario or Luigi. Each set only offers one car, which can be used in single-player mode, so you'll need more than one set if you fancy some multiplayer action.
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What do you need for Mario Kart Live?

Each person must have their own Nintendo Switch system, physical Kart, and downloaded game. The Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit software is available as a free download from the Nintendo eShop.
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Can you play Mario Kart live without the kart?

Very early on in the game's setup, you'll be presented with a QR code, which you need to scan with the camera on the RC kart to continue. Without a kart, you can't progress beyond this point.
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Can 2 people play the same game on 2 switches?

You would have to buy two copies of the game to play it on two switches at the same time typically, or have one switch be the owner of the game's home console while they are logged into a non-home console with their account.
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Can you play Mario Kart online with friends and randoms?

You can create a room and invite your friends from all over the world to join. But randoms cannot enter.
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Can you have 2 switches with the same account?

Nintendo Accounts can be linked to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles, but you can only have one primary console at a time. The first Nintendo Switch console you use to connect to Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch will become your primary console.
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How many players can play Mario Kart live?

How many players/karts does the game support? Up to four people can play together locally. Each person must have their own Nintendo Switch system, physical kart and downloaded game. For more information, please see How to Start a Multiplayer Race in Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit.
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How do you set up Mario Kart live?

Quick start instructions
  1. Sync your kart. Follow the in-game instructions to sync your karts to your Nintendo Switch system.
  2. Take your photo. When prompted in the game, take your photo for your license. ...
  3. Build your gates. Assemble your gates and set up your track.
  4. Play the tutorial.
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How does Mario Kart Live connect?

For the first time pairing sequence, do the following: Start the game software on Nintendo Switch and advance to the screen where you're instructed to power on the kart. Briefly press the Ignition Button on the kart. A QR code will be displayed on the console screen.
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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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Can you play with friends on different switches?

Nintendo Switch supports multiplayer gaming options of all kinds. You can play together online or in the same room using one system or multiple systems*. Specific features vary by game, such as voice chat or split-screen play, but sharing fun with friends and family is a key focus for Nintendo Switch.
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Do you need Nintendo online to play with friends?

Can I play Nintendo Switch games online without becoming a member of the service? A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to participate in co-op and competitive online features for many first- and third-party Nintendo Switch games, including Splatoon 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, ARMS, and Super Smash Bros.
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