You can connect up to eight controllers simultaneously to a Nintendo Switch console, regardless of the type (Joy-Con, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, etc.)
. Each Joy-Con counts as one controller, so a pair of Joy-Cons counts as two controllers even if attached to a grip
. The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller counts as one controller
. While you can pair up to 10 controllers with the console, only eight can be connected and used at the same time; pairing an 11th controller will unpair the first one
. Additional considerations:
- If a Bluetooth audio device is connected, the Switch limits wireless controllers to two; to connect more, you must disconnect the audio device
- Joy-Cons attached directly to the console do not count against the controller limit
In summary:
- Maximum paired controllers: 10
- Maximum connected and usable controllers at once: 8
- Joy-Con count as individual controllers (left and right separately)
- Pro Controllers count as one each
- Bluetooth audio devices reduce the number of wireless controllers you can connect simultaneously
This setup allows multiplayer gaming with up to eight players depending on the game and controller configuration
