How to Setup LAN Play on the Nintendo Switch With & Without a TV

Hi, this is an in depth video showing how to setup LAN Play on the Nintendo Switch, it shows it working in TV mode but also desktop and handheld mode so no television is needed. It shows the hidden menu to get into LAN play. Please note that desktop & handheld mode while using LAN Play is NOT supported by Nintendo so you do this at your own risk.
I show the LAN adapters used, it working in 2 player and 4 player across 2 Nintendo Switches and also test it over 60m and also over powerline adapters. Using LAN Play is also ideal when you want to do multi player in the same house but the TVs are too far away from each other to use Wireless Play.
Many thanks Vince

[@soundsonline796]

Everytime I go looking for an answer about the switch/wii u dude you’ve got a video covering it. Appreciate it thanks bruv

[@penepleto1210]

Man you got like 500 cables there lol

[@GuyTheYinYangYoFan]

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[@tamiwisehart8879]

NachomanRandySavage k

[@BogusLettuce]

You think THAT'S a lot? Never seen/been to xbox LAN parties huh?

[@user-jt1jv8vl9r]

I know I'm starting to twitch.

[@user-jt1jv8vl9r]

@@BogusLettuce nope!

[@sandgaijin]

I just got a Galaxy S8. So glad that came with a USB C-A adapter. Now to get a LAN adapter and find friends to do the same.

[@SuperRobert56]

You sir made a very good video! Above and beyond the extra details very much appriciated! 8 player lan Christmas Mario Kart Tournament coming up!

[@iamnutty8471]

no he didnt maybe for foe deadshits but otherwise its an update for idiots!

[@hangtruong3550]

In the UK we call a rou-ter but random lands ,we call it a rou-ter

[@wolfie3098]

I don't know if this got patched in later but now days you can do LAN play via wifi, as long as all switches are on the same wifi network. This allows a much more stable connection and support longer distances, also a mix of wifi and ethernet adapters work just fine.

[@kairisworld1080]

Peter Nilsson this is what I was looking for. We did a LAN party but the wireless mode didn’t work very well so we had to go online. Thank you

[@CountlessPWNZ]

Wifi is not stable compared to lan

[@lewisw5948]

U do a good job at what u do

[@daniihh]

Connecting Switches to Switches in every way possible.

[@DankLaDouge]

once you play a race with someone on LAN mode, will it add a new tab to your mk stats namedf LAN Play?

[@Platinum_XYZ]

I think it's the same as wireless

[@user-jt1jv8vl9r]

Shame you can't do 4-player per screen for 8 player on 2 switches with 2 screens. I have an 65" OLED which is fine for 4 player. Not worth the hassle and expense just to have 4 player split over 2 screens.

[@MaxScheibenpflug]

Yeah, only having 2 Switches + Screens seems to be the most likely variant to have at someone's home in real life for a big Mario Kart party. Exactly the one variant they left out.

[@naderplayz]

Game goes down to 30fps when there is 3 players or more per system

[@MichaelSnyder1990]

Very detailed and very helpful. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@alphajl2970]

i follow your video and everything works great until we both choose our characters and when the race is about to start it disconnects every single time. any ideas what im doing wrong

[@infinityguyyt]

2:12 "And completely take over the race" -My Mate VINCE 2017

[@minghuhai7903]

In the uk we call it a rooter but in muoi dai ,USA, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, sun quan etc . We call it router

[@kurstiegriffin617]

Vince is there a way to make the connection closer? dont shout out please

[@deadpixel6723]

Can anybody explain why LAN play cannot be achieved using ONLY a Ethernet Switch Box? The idea of LAN gaming is to eliminate any wireless connectivity completely.

[@reyesh]

Dead Pixel you can do this with only Ethernet switch boxes, however the nintendo switches will need to have static IPs or have another device on the network distributing IPs, which is what the router is doing.

[@orkanes2]

When I play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe undocked and press L+R+R-Stick it does show Lan-Party(that's how it's called in German) to me.. and I don't have any Updates for the MK8.. are you sure it didn't work for you? Or did I just misunderstood what you said? Nevertheless It was a really informative Video and nicely made.:)

[@Mymatevince]

Hi, sorry I thought it didn't work but it actually does so I got that wrong!!! but you can't play the LAN play undocked unless you use the USB-C OTG cable. Thanks :-)

[@imgr82]

And also its the left stick not the right one

[@ryanmorrow1932]

Can we play Splatoon 2 do some turf wars linked up?

[@shaggyboombastic1058]

Yes

[@Russh75]

Hi, Can you post a link to your wireless LAN set up please. Really liked this one and though to have a look at your wireless one

[@tikprpro03]

Question (five years later), if at least one Switch has the Booster Course Pass DLC, can anyone choose Booster pass courses, or only the person with the DLC switch? Or does it require everyone to have the DLC to play it?

[@JibzCastor]

Sir, it is possible to use any Bluetooth controller (like Kata Box Controller 2) as a pro controller on the Switch?

[@joelm4160]

Jibz Castor you need an Nintendo.Switch Pro controller or joy cons, other controllers don't work/require extra equipment to work

[@paulnovacek3715]

I know you asked a year ago, but the answer is yes: you'll need something like the Mayflash Magic NS adapter

[@harryrenderlover8834]

vince you have got like you 500M cabes

[@tamiwisehart8879]

Harry RENDER LOVER ip

[@sloan1123]

so you needed to use a router with an internet connection ? Nintendo claims you don't need an internet connection to do this. that's confusing.

[@Mymatevince]

I tried it with just a network switch and I couldn't get it to work without plugging in an Ethernet lead from the router. I didn't try disconnecting the feed to the router (so I didn't try having the router switched on but without an incoming internet signal). Perhaps someone reading this will know if you can get it to work without an internet connection.

[@octubre_lilaka]

sloan11 and My Mate VINCE, it should work unless Nintendo does some weird data tracking, which shouldn't happen bc it would be stored in game memory and not online. I can't think why they would have you directly connect to the internet through the router accept for the one above.

[@bublebuble2004]

what was the name of the switch you were using ?

[@Mymatevince]

It is an old Netgear 10/100Mbps Network Switch but any network switch will work or even directly into your router if it has spare Ethernets ports on the back.

[@bublebuble2004]

cool cheers

[@timzel]

bublebuble2004 Haha Switch

[@TaylorXIV]

It's a Nintendo Switch

[@mathematix08]

Is it just me or his he doing this vid in a literal kitchen🙀

[@moa_forlife]

He is doing it in a Kitchen!

[@mathematix08]

IKR, thats actually pretty cool

[@TheCinderDude]

Also if there happened to be a portable WAN solution, (say, a potrable router and switch with 6 lan connections) then theoretically 12 player portable mode would work, right?

[@rmrm5650]

hi man i just want to ask you is that why are you not showing your face

[@TheCinderDude]

I have a question. This is a hypothetical situation. Say i have a docked switch. And its connected via wifi. Then i have a handheld switch. I Also have a 3rd switch docked, yet connected via ethernet. Can all of these play together? Thanks. Another situation: can a docked switch and an undocked switch connect using the built in wireless feature?

[@SECONDOWave]

Just here to say u don't NEED ethernet adapter to play lan u just need to be connected to the same router with other player (wifi or wired)

[@lmkactuallylovesgaming]

Wireless=WiFi(Wireless LAN) LAN=Cable(Ethernet)

[@artfulcord]

Lmao I don’t have the resources necessary but it was so worth it watching this video haha

[@vittosphonecollection57289]

Same lol. I mean technically I have 2+ TVs but no Switch (and even if I had it, I would only purchase one with split screen multiplayer)

[@kkogi1291]

One question and please do a q and a my question is what camera are you using

[@BroadCastPlanet]

Guys I know some of you might hate me for saying this… but, what’s the point of LAN PLAY if you are on handheld mode, like, that’s the point of wireless play

[@lmkactuallylovesgaming]

Maybe faster speed idk

[@ita1776]

Can you direct connect to both adaptors without a router like the xbox could do?

[@megabyte112]

Can you use wireless internet to use LAN play?

[@Platinum_XYZ]

Yes

[@techwithevan1071]

Will this work for smash ultimate?

[@MohmedProuductions-ek5hz]

This only works on MK8D

[@Platinum_XYZ]

@@MohmedProuductions-ek5hz Nope, it works on other games aswell

[@MohmedProuductions-ek5hz]

Platinum XYZ I didin't Knew That! So yes Even!

[@techwithevan1071]

neat, thx

[@ac1dfoxdie716]

What do I do if I’m only getting one light on the lan adaptor

[@gabegreener5038]

Can you have 4 on each screen for a total of 8 players

[@lmkactuallylovesgaming]

I think yes

[@relaze2747]

you can connect it to your monitor right?

[@octubre_lilaka]

gamer 10000 yes, the right screen is a moniter

[@relaze2747]

ok thx.....even tho that took you about 3 months

[@Aaron18635]

i am able to switch between wireless play and LAN play with my switch undocked so i don't know why you can do it that way

[@octubre_lilaka]

AaronS18637 to use lan play you need it in dock, but you can still bring it up, idk if they have a limitation on switch in and out of dock (AKA if the game knows the switch is in or out of the dock)

[@user-zs3jf6og6d]

now if i had a ofline router will it work with gamesharing?

[@reyesh]

Ian tanner, yes that will work, the idea with having the router is to hand out the local IP addresses

[@user-jt1jv8vl9r]

Wow! 12 switches. Imagine 12 switches and tvs in one room playing MK8. I think using the switch screen for lan play is more practical. Who has 12 tvs; or 6 with 2 players per screen.

[@primalclan6734]

Thx

[@erikstijnen]

I am wondering what the maximum amount of players is on one LAN. Last time we played with 16 players on 8 switches. So considering the max of 12 in one game we made a group of eight players and another group of eight. Next time it will be 20 hoping that the game will accept it :)

[@CoachCartersAcademy]

Let me know if that works!

[@erikstijnen]

@@CoachCartersAcademy In the meanwhile we have had a tournament with 24 players on one LAN, 2 groups of 12 people. Brilliant fun and still no sign of network lag or something. The only moment that we sometimes get a connection error is in the lobby when people are entering it for the first time. Never after the first race or later. To add: All our Switches were close to the WiFi acces point and that is probably of importance too :)

[@eduardobeycer7572]

great video.I'm just wondering if u connect ur HDMI to Nintendo switch out of his deck with ur adapter... u think that would have video signal in the monitor or tv?

[@Mymatevince]

Hi, no unfortunately it doesn't work. That is the reason I bought the adapter so I didn't need a dock but when I tested it nothing displays on the TV.

[@eduardobeycer7572]

ohh... its a shame; it would be fantastic! Thanks 4 ur answer

[@ryank4937]

Try USB 3 OTG

[@JessicusMaxiumus]

So If I have one Switch, and eventually get a second so my boyfriend and I can play together in hand held mode, would we need to buy second copies of each game? o.O

[@Mymatevince]

Yes, unfortunately you do.

[@HannahHäggAutisticTransWoman]

Can you have one plying on the Tv and one on handheld

[@Mymatevince]

Yes you can.

[@octubre_lilaka]

Hannah Hägg but through wireless play

[@octubre_lilaka]

Wow Tow yes

[@devoty]

Is still 12 players LAN sure to work?

[@Platinum_XYZ]

Yes

[@deezburr]

CAN I USE HAMACHI!?

[@codenamebogdan8050]

Hi

[@gotemboys2395]

This dude loves Waluigi

[@user-jt1jv8vl9r]

So obviously the new OLED switch having built in Ethernet port saves money and one less cable.

[@hamzagod-ii1528]

Whats that tv in the right?

[@Mymatevince]

That one on the right is a Acer monitor.

[@hamzagod-ii1528]

Thanks

[@chanleelong]

Not useful for the play experience, but this is amazing. what the Great video =]

[@hickmathchoudhury]

Hi to the next few months

[@hickmathchoudhury]

Hi

[@meistermane]

Why do I watch this? I don't even own a Switch!

[@octubre_lilaka]

Kamillenpower haha

[@octubre_lilaka]

Kamillenpower neither do i

[@gehlotmvz9513]

Kamillenpower Me too bro ! Are we normal ??

[@cameronbayliss3134]

I will in three days I'm watching vids figuring out as much as possible so I can have the best experience with my switch

[@gotemboys2395]

Neither do i

[@octubre_lilaka]

8 switches can connect together not 12

[@joelm4160]

Logan Mortimer on LAN play 12 switches can connect on wireless only 8 can play

[@octubre_lilaka]

JooelMcDonald2 ok

[@CrazyUberEngineerStudios]

heh, 2 players of 8 in wireless play we need 4 consoles, but lan play you'll need 6 consoles and ethernet splitter who have 6 sockets.

[@clairekingston6997]

How many darn cables !!!!!!!!!

[@eddytisms]

Ask Nintendo to make their own USB c to USB ( 2 or 3 )

[@CedBan]

When you realize you don’t need lan

[@mikhaelanderson4053]

What the hell is this? Dude i just watched a video of some guys playing Fast RMX over lan and they didn't have any of this stuff it's even in the promos

[@Mymatevince]

Was that over LAN or over Wireless Play, Wireless Play is much easier as you don't need any cables, you just need to be close to each over so the Switches can communicate with each other wirelessly.

[@hickmathchoudhury]

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[@flamelurk]

I don't see a point in this. Can someone explain to me? I don't wanna watch a 30 minute video to find out.

[@ThatNerdNoah]

Basically if you want to do a local multiplayer game with multiple Switch consoles, you can use ethernet to connect up to 12 consoles (or 6 consoles with 2 players per console) to have a lag free multiplayer experience.

[@Jerepaukan]

man dont roast me I have umm... well uhhh well I HAVE 2 AND MY CLASS😖

[@thomascliffordwithhisbroth3731]

can I have the Nintendo switch please I never had one before

[@bardthenascarfanaticdragon]

Thomas Clifford me neither

[@cameronbayliss3134]

Thomas Clifford no you can't ask for it for Christmas

[@joshuatokosi]

Boi

[@NekoraXal]

Jesus, cant even get the ethernet to work, let alone anything like this

[@robsligter1577]

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[@SlimyGoodsTV]

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[@Grimm_Book]

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[@borisdg]

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[@octubre_lilaka]

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[@n6961]

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