Fighting Games · Multiplayer guide

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

SwitchUp to 8 playersLocal versusOnline multiplayerOne Joy-Con each

Nintendo's all-star brawler: knock friends off the stage with characters from across gaming.

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Controller requirements

Yes: two players can share one pair of Joy-Con (one Joy-Con each).

One Joy-Con per playerOne pair of Joy-Con per playerPro ControllerMixed controllersConsoles nearbyOnline

Same console: Up to 8 players
Controllers needed: Two to 8 sets of player controls: one per player
One Joy-Con each?: Yes: each player can use a single Joy-Con held sideways
With one pair of Joy-Con: 2 players can play straight away
Pro Controller: Supported
Consoles nearby (local wireless): Up to 8 players, one per console, one copy per console
Online: Up to 4 players

Notes: Each player can use one Joy-Con held sideways, a pair of Joy-Con, a Pro Controller or a GameCube controller (with the GameCube Controller Adapter). Up to 8 players can play on one console.

Game overview

Fast, chaotic battles for up to 8 players on one console. Items and simple controls keep it fun for beginners; competitive players can turn items off and play 1-on-1.

Genre: Fighting Games
Multiplayer: Versus · Competitive
Difficulty: Easy to start, deep to master · Beginner-friendly
Good for: Friends, Family, Partner, Fighting-game rival

How to play with friends

From the main menu, select Smash, then Smash again.
Player 1 sets the rules, then moves to character select.
Each player sets their controller: one Joy-Con sideways (press SL + SR), a pair of Joy-Con (press L + R), or a Pro Controller (press L + R).
Each player picks a fighter, then select Ready to Fight.

Buying advice

For 2 players, the Joy-Con that came with your Switch are enough. For 4 players, get a second pair of Joy-Con or a Pro Controller.
Online play on Switch generally needs a Nintendo Switch Online membership.

Where to buy

The game

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Demo Switch game card. Plays on Switch 2.

RM219 listed price, checked 1 Nov 2026

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Controllers & accessories

Joy-Con (L)/(R) pair

Demo Attach to Switch and OLED. On Switch 2 they connect wirelessly only.

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Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

Demo Works with Switch, Lite and OLED, and wirelessly with Switch 2.

RM299 listed price, checked 1 Nov 2026

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Joy-Con charging station (4 slots)

Demo For original Joy-Con only.

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