How to connect more than 4 JoyCons?

You can connect up to 8 Joy-Cons to a Nintendo Switch, but for players 5-8, you must pair them individually on the HOME Menu's "Controllers" screen (not "Change Grip/Order") by pressing any button on the extra controllers, treating each as a single input rather than a pair, or by pressing the L+R buttons to make them function as individual controllers, allowing for more players in supported games like Super Bomberman R or Smash Bros..
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Can you connect more than 4 JoyCons to a switch?

You can use up to 8 controllers at the same time, either wirelessly or via a wired connection, simply by pairing the controllers with the console. *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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Can you connect 5 controllers to Nintendo Switch?

Yes, you can connect 5 controllers to a Nintendo Switch, as the console supports up to 8 controllers simultaneously, though the specific number of players depends on the game and controller types (Joy-Cons, Pro Controllers). To get 5+ players going, you'll use a mix of wireless Pro Controllers and individual Joy-Cons (or Joy-Cons in grips) to reach your desired player count, using the "Change Grip/Order" menu on the HOME screen to pair them up. 
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How to have 8 players on Switch?

To play 8 players on Switch, you need games that support it (like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Everybody 1-2-Switch!, Super Mario Party Jamboree minigames, Luigi's Mansion 3 minigames, Runbow) and 8 controllers (Joy-Cons/Pro Controllers), connecting them via the Home menu's controller settings or by using the Smart Device mode in specific games, while Mario Kart 8 Deluxe requires multiple Switches for 8 players via local wireless or LAN. 
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How to pair 6 controllers on Switch?

To connect 6 controllers to a Nintendo Switch, go to the HOME Menu, select "Controllers," then "Change Grip/Order" for the first four, but for the 5th and 6th, just press any button on them from the main "Controllers" screen to pair them as extra, and you can use a mix of Joy-Cons (counted as two) and Pro Controllers (counted as one) up to eight total, so long as you don't have too many individual Joy-Cons connected. 
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How many controllers can plug into a switch?

You can connect up to 8 wireless controllers to a Nintendo Switch console at once, though the actual number of players depends on the game and controller setup (e.g., two Joy-Cons count as two controllers). This allows for large multiplayer sessions, but be aware that connecting a Bluetooth audio device limits you to two wireless controllers, so you'll need to disconnect it to add more. 
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Does Switch 2 support 8 players?

When playing with a Nintendo Switch controller. You can only wirelessly connect up to seven Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons and Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers to your Nintendo Switch 2. When playing with 8 players, you will always need at least one Nintendo Switch 2 Controller or a wired Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
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How to pair extra joycons?

Simply attach the Joy-Con controllers to the console. Align the – Button on the left Joy-Con with the top left corner of console, and align the + Button on the right Joy-Con with the top right corner of the console.
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Will the Switch 2 joycons be mice?

Yes, both Joy-Con 2 can be used as a mouse in compatible games. Apart from the differences in button layout between the left and right Joy-Con 2, both offer the same motion controls, HD rumble, and mouse controls.
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How to connect 8 controllers for Smash?

Players 5-8 will need to sync their controllers one at a time from the character-selection screen:
  1. Press the SYNC Button on the Wii U console. ...
  2. Press the SYNC Button on the controller you wish to use.
  3. The Power LED on the controller will light up and remain solid when the pairing is complete.
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Do you need 4 joycons 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 Smash Bros. with 5 players?

Multiplayer Smash Battle: Up to 8 players can use one Nintendo Switch console to battle. Online Play: Battle with players from around the world. Local Wireless Play: 2–4 players can battle with a variety of fighters and stages.
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Can you connect 8 controllers to Switch 2?

In most circumstances, up to eight wireless controllers can be connected to a console. However, the maximum number of controllers that can be connected will vary depending on the type of controllers and features that are used.
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How many JoyCons can you connect to a Switch?

You can wirelessly connect up to eight Joy-Cons (or other controllers) to a single Nintendo Switch console at once, allowing for large multiplayer games, though specific games and Bluetooth bandwidth can sometimes limit this, with four controllers often being the standard for many local multiplayer sessions. You can pair them individually or as pairs to play together, even with just one Joy-Con per player in some titles, or attach them to a grip for a traditional controller feel. 
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Can Nintendo Switch support 3 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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Can you connect 5 controllers to one switch?

In most circumstances, up to eight wireless controllers can be paired to the console.
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Can you have 6 players on Switch?

Out of all the consoles, the Nintendo Switch has some of the best titles to bring out that healthy competition, thanks to its support for up to eight controllers.
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How to play 8 players on Switch?

To play 8 players on Switch, you need games that support it (like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Everybody 1-2-Switch!, Super Mario Party Jamboree minigames, Luigi's Mansion 3 minigames, Runbow) and 8 controllers (Joy-Cons/Pro Controllers), connecting them via the Home menu's controller settings or by using the Smart Device mode in specific games, while Mario Kart 8 Deluxe requires multiple Switches for 8 players via local wireless or LAN. 
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Can you play 5 players on Switch?

No, most games can be played with up to 4 players, like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. You can play Super Smash Brothers Ultimate with 8 players. What are fun games to play together? If you want to organize a fun Nintendo Switch night, we recommend Super Mario Bros.
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