How do I use both Joy-Cons as one controller?

Press the Joy-Con button to be assigned with the Xbox X button. Press the assigned Joy-Con button again and both circles should light up green. That means it works! 10 – All that's left is to assign the remaining Joy-Con buttons.
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How do I connect both Joy-Cons?

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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Can you use the Joy-Cons as two controllers?

In their wireless mode, a simple software switch lets you change the Joy-Cons from acting as one united controller to two separate controllers with their own bumper buttons, joystick and face buttons.
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How do you play with two switches?

If you want to play with two people on this Switch, press 2p. Otherwise, stick to 1p where one person will be on this Switch. Only one player needs to create a room. This person should press create a room.
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Can Joy-Cons be used separately?

Use the rail on the side of the console, and slide the Joy-Con from top to bottom, until you hear a click. Once the Joy-Con controllers are attached to the system, they are registered, and can now be detached and used.
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How many Joy-Cons do I need for 2 players?

You can just use one joy con for two.
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How many Joy-Cons Can you use at once?

[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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How do you do 2 player Switch on Mario Kart?

How to join an online multiplayer race with friends
  1. Select Online play from the game menu.
  2. Select one or two players, depending on how many of you are in the same room playing on the same Switch (you can have up to two).
  3. Select Friends from the Online Play menu.
  4. Select a friend that is currently playing.
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Why are my Switch controllers not connecting?

Reset the Pro Controller by pressing the SYNC Button once, then press any other button, such as the A Button on the controller to power it on again. Use a different USB port on the dock. Use a different USB charging cable. If possible, use a different dock.
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Do you need 2 Joy-Cons for Mario Kart?

Each Switch comes with a pair of Joy-Con controllers that can be used as a single large controller for one person, or as individual, smaller controllers for two people. So, if you want to play with four people, you only need two pairs of Joy-Con controllers.
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Do you need 2 sets of controllers for Nintendo Switch?

The Switch comes with a pair of Joy-Con controllers in the box, either neon (blue on the left, red on the right) or gray. Each one can function as its own gamepad, but for multiplayer games like Arms, you'll want a second set of controllers — and they'll cost you a pretty penny.
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How many Joy-Cons do I need for a sports Switch?

For most of the sports you only need a single Joy-Con, so one pair would be enough for two players or two pairs for up to four. However, if you plan to play soccer you can only play with two players because each player will need a full pair of Joy-Cons.
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Can you use two left Joy-Cons?

Example: Four people can play, each person using one left Joy-Con and one right Joy-Con controller. Even if the Joy-Con controllers are attached to the Joy-Con grip, it counts as 2 controllers that are connected. Example: Four people can play, each using the Joy-Con controllers attached to the Joy-Con grip.
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How do you split Joy-Cons smash?

For players using a single Joy-Con, hold the controller horizontally and press the SL and SR buttons on top. For players using both Joy-Con controllers, hold them vertically and press the L and R buttons on top.
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Do you need 4 Joy-Cons?

However, if you decided to go with Joy-Cons, you'd only have to buy one additional pack of Joy-Cons and then use them alongside the pair that came with the Nintendo Switch to have four controllers ready for multiplayer action.
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Why does my right Joy-Con not connecting?

Reset the Joy-Con by pressing the SYNC Button once. Then press any other button on the controller to power it on again. Attach the Joy-Con to the console, ensuring that it is correctly oriented and inserted all the way.
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Where is sync button on Switch remote?

Press the sync button on each Joy-Con controller you wish to pair. The Sync button is the small black button in between the SL and SR buttons.
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Can I play Mario Kart with one Joy-Con?

In most modes, players can choose to play with a single, horizontally held Joy-Con; a pair of Joy-Con controllers, either attached, detached or in a grip; or a Pro Controller.
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Can two switches play Mario Kart with one game?

Information: 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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Can two switches play one game?

Link your Nintendo Account to the non-primary Nintendo Switch consoles that you wish to play your digital games on. Redownload the games or content you want to access on each Nintendo Switch console. On any of your consoles, select your downloaded game from the HOME Menu to begin playing the game on that console.
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How do I reset my Joy-Con controller?

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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