Up to 8 players can use one Nintendo Switch console to battle.

From the main menu, select Smash, then select Smash again. Have Player 1 adjust the battle options as desired until you reach the character select screen. Choose the controller type for each player (each player can choose between a single Joy-Con, a pair of Joy-Con controllers, a Pro Controller, or a GameCube controller. For players using a single Joy-Con, hold the controller horizontally and press the SL and SR buttons on top.

For players using both Joy-Con controllers, hold them vertically and press the L and R buttons on top.

For players using the Pro Controller, press the L and R shoulder buttons.

For players using the GameCube Controller, press the L and R shoulder buttons. Once the controllers are set for each player, have each player select their fighter. When all fighters are set, select Ready to Fight to begin the battle.

Battle with players from around the world.

From the main menu, select Online. Important: A Nintendo Account with an active NSO membership is required to use this feature. If a Notice About Online Play message appears, read through the guidelines and select OK. Choose Smash to battle players from around the world. You can also select Spectate if you’d prefer to watch other players battle, without participating yourself. Choose the type of battle you want - Quickplay to jump into a battle or Battle Arenas to join an arena with custom rules. Choose Solo (1 Player) or Co-op (2 Players). (Co-op Mode is available in Quickplay battles only.) If more than 1 person will be playing on the system, complete these additional steps. Choose the controller type for each player. Each player can choose between a single Joy-Con, a pair of Joy-Con controllers, a Pro Controller, or GameCube controller (GameCube controller adapter required). For players using a single Joy-Con, hold the controller horizontally and press the SL and SR buttons on top.

For players using both Joy-Con controllers, hold them vertically and press the L and R buttons on top.

For players using the Pro Controller, press the L and R shoulder buttons.

For players using the GameCube Controller, press the L and R shoulder buttons. Select your fighter, then select Ready to Fight. The system will search for additional opponents. When enough opponents are found, the battle will begin!

2 – 4 players can battle with a variety of fighters and stages.