How many players can use Nintendo Switch?

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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How many players can play one Nintendo Switch?

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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Can you play 4 player Switch on Nintendo?

Lots of great games for the Nintendo Switch offer multiplayer gameplay. For example, up to 4 players can race on one system in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game. Plus, the Smart Steering feature makes it easy for kids to stay on track. Not sure where to start your search for a family-friendly Nintendo game?
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How many users can a Nintendo Switch have?

Up to 8 user accounts can be created on one console. On the HOME Menu, select "System Settings" → "Users" → "Add User". Select how you'd like to add a user.
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How many users can you add on a single Nintendo Switch?

You can purchase a membership through the eshop menu on your Switch. Note: Any of the 8 users can be online at the same time and play together, as long as you have multiple copies of a game when using more than one Switch.
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Can 2 users be linked to the same Nintendo Account?

*Only one Nintendo Account can be linked to each user. *Once linked, you cannot change your user account to link to a different Nintendo Account. Please make sure you don't mistakenly link to the wrong account.
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Can multiple people use the same Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Account family group allows up to 8 Nintendo Account users to connect together into one group.
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How many Nintendo switches can share games?

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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Do you need wifi for Nintendo Switch?

The software must connect to the Internet to verify you have a Nintendo Switch Online membership (for example, to play NES & Super NES - Nintendo Switch Online games). The software requires an internet connection to play (for example, to play Cloud Versions of games).
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How many players can play Nintendo 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. Online multiplayer is set to be discontiuned by April 2024 for Wii U.
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What do you need for 4 players on Nintendo Switch?

Up to four players can play on a single Nintendo Switch system offline. 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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Does each player need a Nintendo Switch?

Players using a family membership can access the Nintendo Switch Online service via the same Nintendo Switch system or multiple systems – everyone does not have to use the same system.
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Can you play Mario Kart with 5 players?

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe supports wireless play, allowing up to 8 players to connect multiple Nintendo Switch consoles together via a local wireless connection.
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How do you play multiple players 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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Why can't I play my Switch without internet?

If you are not using your primary console to play, you will receive this message from time to time as you must have an active internet connection to play your downloaded games and content on a non-primary console.
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What age is recommended for Nintendo Switch?

17+ for Teens, 13+ for Children, 8+ for Young Children. If multiple children use the same Nintendo Switch, we recommend setting the Restriction Level to the age of the youngest child in your home.
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Can two switches play together?

Any games that offer local wireless can be connected to play together as long as there are multiple Nintendo Switch consoles, they each have a copy of the game, and you and your friend(s) are next to one another.
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Can 2 people use the same Switch game?

You can play digital games that you've purchased with your Nintendo Account on any Nintendo Switch console. Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can also be played by anyone that uses the primary console. Other players will not be able to access your digital games on a non-primary console.
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Can two users play the same game on Switch?

It's a great way to experience more of the best Switch games without breaking the bank. As long as you have a digital copy of a game in your account, you can easily share that game with a friend across the original Switch, Switch OLED, and a even the Switch Lite. Here's how to gameshare on Nintendo Switch.
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What is the difference between users and accounts on Nintendo Switch?

Each individual player on Nintendo Switch can create their own user account (up to 8 per system), to manage personal settings and save data. Linking a Nintendo Account to a user account also provides access to the following online features: Access online game modes (online multiplayer, global rankings, DLC, etc)
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Can I share Switch games with family?

Yes. Anyone that uses your primary Nintendo Switch console will be able to play games you've purchased with your Nintendo Account*. Please note that you can set one console per Nintendo Account as your primary console.
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Does each family member need their own Nintendo Account?

If the parent account purchases an Individual Membership, then only the parent account can use Nintendo Switch Online, and not the Child Accounts. However, if the parent account purchases a Family Membership, any Child Accounts that are added to the Family Group can then use the services.
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How many family members can be on a Nintendo Account?

A family membership provides the Nintendo Switch Online service to everyone in the purchaser's family group (up to 8 people).
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How do I allow other Users to play games on Switch?

You just need to trust someone to have your username and password so that they can access your account to play certain games. You will also need to ensure that the games you want to share with another Switch have been digitally purchased by your Nintendo account.
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