The Nintendo console has a rather special chameleon profile, since we can go from portable console to desktop console in seconds. This is obviously not something that we are going to discover now, but it is interesting to review the multiplayer possibilities that the console allows, since, with the help of external controllers, we can play up to four players on the same console without problems.
How many controllers can be connected to a Nintendo Switch?
The total number of controllers you can connect to a Nintendo Switch will depend on the type and game you are going to play. Officially, the console allows you to connect a total of 8 controls, although certain aspects will have to be taken into account to avoid problems. For example, a pair of Joy-Cons placed in the Joy-Con Grip will count as two independent knobs (even if they work as a single knob), so if you connect one of these pairs, the total number of knobs will drop to 7. If you connect two pairs, you will go down to 6.
Some of the games that allow you to connect up to 8 controllers are: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate , Party Golf , Suasage Sports Club , Super Bomberman R , Clusterpuck 99 and Runbow.
Wireless … and attachable
But in addition to the classic wireless controls, on the Nintendo Switch we can also connect controls that replace the Joy-Cons in order to improve the ergonomics of the console when it is in portable mode, and even improve the controls with the introduction of larger buttons .
The best controls to connect on Switch
Knowing these details, it is time to know which controls will come to you for pearls for your multiplayer games at home with friends, so we leave you with a list of the best options that you could find in the market.
8Bitdo SF30 Pro
This is one of our favorite controls. And for many reasons. 8Bitdo’s controls are superbly built, and in this case, the SF30 Pro is no exception. In addition, it has a design inspired by the original Super Nintendo controller, with the peculiarity of including two analog sticks, four triggers and the two buttons of Screenshot and Home of Switch.
Highlights
- Integrated USB-C rechargeable battery
- Compatible with Android, Mac OS, Windows, Raspberry Pi and Switch.
- Vibration included.
- Gyroscope and accelerometer.
Hori Split Pad Pro
This is one of the Switch’s best-known accessories, as it transforms the console into a much more manageable notebook than the original. The secret is in larger grips that allow for more ergonomic controls and sticks when gripping the console. It was launched with a special design inspired by Daemon X Machina, but its popularity has allowed it to become a must-have accessory for many.
Highlights
- Programmable rear buttons.
- Turbo function with adjustment of 5 /, 10 and 20 beats per second.
8 Bitdo Zero 2
If what you are looking for is something portable that you can carry in your own console case, the solution you are looking for is something like the Zero 2 from 8Bitdo. This tiny controller is characterized by offering a distribution of basic controls (it does not have analogs) with which you can play arcade games and other titles without too many complications (ideal for the Nintendo Switch Online catalog of NES and SNES games) .
Highlights
- Available in various colors.
- Tiny size.
- Price
PowerA Enhancer Wireless Controller
If you’re a fan of Zelda you’re probably looking for something that will immediately take you to the Kingdom of Hyrule. In that case we will have the command of PowerA, a model that presents a design with an illustration of Princess Zelda next to the silhouette of the Princess of Calm, the flower that we can find in The Breath of the Wild.
Highlights
- Original design from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- Similar to the Switch Pro Controller
8Bitdo SN30 Pro +
Another option, also from 8Bitdo is the SN30 Pro +. It is a version similar to the SF30 Pro with the difference of including grips to grip the controller in a more comfortable way while we play. It has a design inspired by the lines and colors of the United States Super Nintendo. Like other controls of the brand, this model is competitive with Android, Windows, Mac OS and Switch.
Highlights
- Grip comfort.
- Versatility.
- Excellent construction.