Note: If two players are playing on the same Nintendo Switch console, each player will use either one Joy-Con Controller (Left or Right) or one Nintendo Switch Pro-Controller.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe supports LAN play, allowing players to connect multiple Nintendo Switch consoles together over a wired connection for the ultimate Mario Kart competition with up to 12 players.Before you get started, you'll need the following items:

Mario Mart 8 Deluxe (physical or download)

Nintendo Switch dock



Ethernet cable

Television

You will also need a wired router to connect the systems together via a wired connection. Depending on the number of systems connected, a networking switch may also be needed to connect all players together.