Can You Play Mario Kart with One Joy-Con Each?

Yes, you can play Mario Kart with one Joy-Con each, as the game supports various controller configurations, including the use of a single Joy-Con per player. By holding the Joy-Con horizontally and pressing the SL and SR buttons, players can register the Joy-Con as “horizontally held” and operate it with a single Joy-Con.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. Do I need 2 sets of Joy-Cons for Mario Kart? – No, you don’t need 2 sets of Joy-Cons for Mario Kart, as you can play with one Joy-Con or two, as well as with a Pro Controller.
2. How to play Mario Kart 8 with 1 Joy-Con? – To play Mario Kart 8 with one Joy-Con, press the SL and SR buttons on the Joy-Con when prompted, as these are the single Joy-Con’s equivalents of L and R.
3. How many Joy-Cons do I need for 2 players Mario Kart? – You can just use one Joy-Con for two players, but each player will need to use one Joy-Con.

Controller Configurations

4. Can you use 1 Joy-Con for Mario Kart? – Yes, you can use one Joy-Con for Mario Kart, and by registering both the left and the right Joy-Cons, two users can play with just one set of Joy-Cons.
5. How to play 2 player on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Switch with one controller? – Choose the controller type for each player, and for players using a single Joy-Con, hold the controller horizontally and press the SL and SR buttons on top.
6. Do I need 2 sets of Joycons for Switch? – No, you don’t need 2 sets of Joycons for Switch, as the console is set up to allow two people to play assuming the game you bought is multiplayer.

Multiplayer Options

7. Can you play Mario Kart 8 with two joy cons? – Having two sets of Joy-Cons can allow up to four players if you use them separately, but the real question is if you like Toblerone or not.
8. Do both people need Mario Kart? – You can pop the controllers off and play split-screen on one console, but if you want to play with two consoles, then yes, both people will need the game.
9. How many controllers can play Mario Kart on Switch? – You can pair up to eight controllers with your Nintendo Switch console simultaneously, regardless of controller type.

Specific Game Modes

10. How do you play 2 player on Mario Kart home circuit? – In Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, up to four players can race together in Grand Prix or custom races, making sure each player’s kart is charged and synced to their own Nintendo Switch console.
11. Can you play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with two switches and one game? – Both games can be downloaded onto both Switch, but both Switches cannot play Mario Kart at the same time, so the other one must play a different game.
12. What controllers work with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe? – Motion Control options in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe include Joy-Cons in portable mode, Joy-Cons + Grip in portable or docked, and Pro Controller in portable or docked.

Additional Questions

13. How many Joycons do I need for 4 players? – If you buy the system and buy a JoyCon set, you’ll have four little controllers, and you can attach two little controllers together in a Grip to make a standard controller.
14. How to play Mario Kart 8 with two controllers? – Complete the steps to start Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, select either the 1 or 2 player option next to Wireless Play, and then select Create Room.
15. Can I play the same game on 2 switches? – You can redownload the games or content you want to access on each Nintendo Switch console, but you will not be able to use the same Nintendo Account to access games on multiple consoles simultaneously.