How do you use Joy-Cons individually?

If you want to use a Joy-Con (or multiple Joy-Cons) as an individual controller, take it out of the Switch and press both its shoulder buttons at the same time — they're labeled "SL" and "SR." It may take a few presses for the Switch to recognize them.
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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 do you use single Joy-Con?

If you want to use a single Joy-Con, hold the Joy-Con sideways and press the two smaller buttons 'embedded' in the rail that attaches it to the Switch console (these are named 'SL' and 'SR' and function as the standard 'L' and 'R' buttons do during gameplay with a single Joy-Con).
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How do you separate Joy-Cons for two players?

Detach the joy-con controllers.

Press and hold the round button on the back of the joy-con controller next to the ZL and ZR buttons. Slide the joy-con up to detach it. Do the same for the joy-con controller on the other side.
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How do I connect my Switch controller individually?

From the HOME Menu, select Controllers, then Change Grip and Order. While the following screen is displayed, press and hold down the SYNC Button for at least one second on the controller you wish to pair. Once paired, the player LED(s) corresponding to the controller number will remain lit.
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How To Make Nintendo Switch Joycons Work Separately

Why wont my Joycons connect individually?

Detach and reattach the Joy-Con again a couple of times. Test another Joy-Con controller with the console, if possible. The non-working controller(s) will need to be repaired. For assistance with Joy-Con, please contact us for support.
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Can you use one Nintendo Switch controller for two players?

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 2 Joy-Cons for 2 players?

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 two pairs of Joy-Cons to play It Takes Two?

What do I need to play? 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 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. Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers are not compatible.
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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 use one Joy-Con for Mario Party?

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 Joy-Cons for 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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How many Joy-Cons can be connected to one Switch?

How many Joy-Con controllers can be paired to a Nintendo Switch system? Up to eight wireless controllers can be paired to a Nintendo Switch system at a time.
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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 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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Do you need two Joy-Cons 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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How many Joy-Cons for 2 players?

Controls. Whereas Single Player requires a pair of Joy-Cons for its sole player, Two Players allow assigning one Joy-Con to each of the 2 players (except in Soccer).
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How many Joy-Cons do you need 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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How do I get two controllers to work on my Switch?

On the HOME Menu, select "Controllers" → "Change Grip/Order". Then pair the controllers you want to play with in order, following the instructions on the screen. *On the "Change Grip/Order" screen, you can only pair up to 4 controllers.
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Why do my Joy-Cons not work when detached?

With the Joy-Con detached, reset the controller by pressing the SYNC Button once. Then press any other button to power on the Joy-Con again. Ensure that nothing is covering the IR Motion Camera on the the Joy-Con (R). If a protective cover is being used with the Joy-Con, remove it temporarily.
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Why won t my Switch let me play with the Joy-Cons attached?

Ensure your console has the latest system version. Ensure the Joy-Con controllers have the latest controller firmware installed. Remove any skins or covers from the problematic Joy-Con controller or controllers, if any, and calibrate the control sticks.
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Can you play Mario Kart on two switches with only one game?

A: If they are playing on separate consoles, yes. But up to four people can play Mario Kart 8 on the SAME console, and you only need one copy of the game for that. Helpful?
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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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