Here's how to set up local wireless play for Mario Kart 8 DeluxeLocal wireless play may seem strange for those of us out there who rely on online for multiplayer of any sort. But you don't need an internet connection for local wireless play. All you need is two Nintendo Switches (yourself and your friend), the same game cartridge, and the simple task of being next to one another. For this guide, we used Mario Kart as an example on how to set up local wireless play, though you should be aware that the ever game that supports local wireless play has a different method for setting it up.
Products used in this guide
Switch on: Nintendo Switch ($298 at Amazon)
Shut up and drive: Mario Kart 8 ($60 at Amazon)
How to connect two Switches for local wireless play
Make sure the game supports local wireless play
Connecting Switch consoles
Make sure the game you're playing supports local wireless play
If you have a physical copy. Look on the backside of the box near the bottom. You can see that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe offers local play for up to 8 players.
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Here's how to set up local wireless play for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
