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'''Controls''', Is a category in the [[Exploration Notes]] menu. They tell the basic controls of ''Pikmin 3'', as well as what to do in some special events. Most of them feature images of characters who appear to be [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Captain_Olimar Olimar], [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Louie Louie], [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/The_President The President], [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Alph Alph], [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Brittany Brittany], and [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Charlie Charlie]. There are six [[Data File]]s to find on the map. Twenty four other Exploration Notes are acquired by completing specific tasks for a total of 30 Exploration Notes.
'''Controls''', Is a category in the [[Exploration Notes]] menu. They tell the basic controls of ''Pikmin 3'', as well as what to do in some special events. Most of them feature images of characters who appear to be [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Captain_Olimar Olimar], [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Louie Louie], [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/The_President The President], [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Alph Alph], [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Brittany Brittany], and [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Charlie Charlie]. There are [[Data File]]s to find on the map. 23 other Exploration Notes are acquired by completing specific tasks for a total of 30 Exploration Notes. If there is no location stated for a Data File, it should already be obtained automatically, after meeting certain requirements, such as obtaining a certain item. 


==Data Files==
==Data Files==
===Moving===
===Moving===
Text: Move with Left Analog.
''Move with Left Analog/Joystick''
 
Area: N/A
 
Location: Automatically given to the player once the Data File feature is obtained


===Using the Whistle===
===Using the Whistle===


Text: Press B/ZR to blow the whistle and call Pikmin over. Hold B/ZR longer to increase the whistle's range.
''Press B/ZR to blow the whistle and call Pikmin over. Hold B/ZR longer to increase the whistle's range.''
 
Area: N/A


Location: Automatically given to the player once the Data File feature is obtained. 
<span style="font-size:16px;">Throwing</span>
===Throwing===
''Take aim and press A to throw.''
Text: Take aim and press A to throw.
 
Area: N/A
 
Location: Automatically given to the player once the Data File feature is obtained. 
===Plucking #1===
===Plucking #1===
Text: Press A to pluck nearby Pikmin sprouts. Press B/ZR to cancel.
Text: ''Press A to pluck nearby Pikmin sprouts. Press B/ZR to cancel.''
 
Area: N/A
 
Location: Automatically given to the player once the Data File feature is obtained. 
===Plucking #2===
===Plucking #2===
Press A to throw your teamates and automatically pluck sprouts.
''Press A to throw your teamates and automatically pluck sprouts.''


Area: Tropical Wilds
*Area: Tropical Wilds


Location: In a small alcove right near the base, guarded by 2 Pellet Posies. 
*Location: In a small alcove right near the base, guarded by 2 Pellet Posies. 
===Looking Around===
===Looking Around===
Press Z/ZL to move camera behind you.
''Press Z/ZL to move camera behind you.''
===Locking On===
===Locking On===
Point at the object you want to examine and hold Z/ZL to lock on.
''Point at the object you want to examine and hold Z/ZL to lock on.''
===Dismissing Squad===
===Dismissing Squad===
Dismiss your squad with "Shaking nunchuck"/B, and the Pikmin will sort themselves into different color groups.
Dismiss your squad with "Shaking nunchuck"/B, and the Pikmin will sort themselves into different color groups.
===Charging===
===Charging===
While locked on, attack with "Shaking nunchuck"/B!
''While locked on, attack with "Shaking nunchuck"/B!''
*Area: Distant Tundra
*Location: On the other side of the tunnel behind the Drake. 
===Selecting Pikmin Type===
===Selecting Pikmin Type===
Select the Pikmin or person you want to throw using C/L.
''Select the Pikmin or person you want to throw using C/L.''
===Switching Leaders===
===Switching Leaders===
Press -/Y to switch leaders.
''Press -/Y to switch leaders.''
===Throwing Leaders===
===Throwing Leaders===
Throw teammates to places that can't be reached on foot.
''Throw teammates to places that can't be reached on foot.''
*Area: Garden of Hope
*Location: Right outside of where Brittany is trapped. 
===Using Ultra-Spicy Spray===
===Using Ultra-Spicy Spray===
Press Up on the D-Pad to use an Ultra-Spicy Spray and invigorate the Pikmin in your squad.
''Press Up on the D-Pad to use an Ultra-Spicy Spray and invigorate the Pikmin in your squad.''
===Using Ultra-Spicy Nectar===
===Using Ultra-Spicy Nectar===
Explorers automatically collect Ultra-Spicy Nectar when they find it.
''Explorers automatically collect Ultra-Spicy Nectar when they find it.''
===Using the Dodge Whistle===
===Using the Dodge Whistle===
Press Left or Right on the D-Pad to make your Pikmin roll in that direction.
''Press Left or Right on the D-Pad to make your Pikmin roll in that direction.''
===Using the Radar #1===
===Using the Radar #1===
Slide to scroll through your map and check your surroundings.
''Slide to scroll through your map and check your surroundings.''
===Using the Radar #2===
===Using the Radar #2===
Touch compass to toggle the radars orientation.
''Touch compass to toggle the radars orientation.''
===Using the Radar #3===
===Using the Radar #3===
Review the replay to fine-tune your strategy.
''Review the replay to fine-tune your strategy.''
===Fruit Finder===
===Fruit Finder===
Display the location of fruit, even in areas you haven't explored.
''Display the location of fruit, even in areas you haven't explored.''
===Go Here!===
===Go Here!===
On the KopPad's radar, align "Pointer" with your destination and touch Go here to start moving!
''On the KopPad's radar, align "Pointer" with your destination and touch Go here to start moving!''
*Area: Garden of Hope
*Location: Past the Glass Wall right in the base. 
===Using the Camera===
===Using the Camera===
Press B to snap a photo. Zoom with Left analog. Press Z to toggle flash.
''Press B to snap a photo. Zoom with Left analog. Press Z to toggle flash.''
===Scorch Guard===
===Scorch Guard===
Protects you from fire.
===''<span style="font-size:13px;">Protects you from fire.</span>''===
===Anti-Electrifier===
===Anti-Electrifier===
Prevents you from getting zapped.
''Prevents you from getting zapped.''
===Metal Suit Z===
===Metal Suit Z===
Increases the durability of your space suit.
''Increases the durability of your space suit.''
===Dividing Labor #1===
===Dividing Labor #1===
Split into 2 squads to manage your workload more effectively!
''Split into 2 squads to manage your workload more effectively!''
===Dividing Labor #2===
===Dividing Labor #2===
Split into 3 squads to manage your workload even more efficiently!
''Split into 3 squads to manage your workload even more efficiently!''
*Area: Tropical Wilds
*Location: On the other side of the small bridge, it should be right next to a Dirt Wall and some Fragments. 
===Escaping===
===Escaping===
Shake Left analog repeatedly to escape.
''Shake Left analog/Joystick repeatedly to escape.''
*Area: Distant Tundra
*Location: On the ledge home to 2 Swooping Snitchbugs and a Burgeoning Spiderwort. It should be in a corner at the very edge. 
===Rescuing from bubbles===
===Rescuing from bubbles===
Knock into Pikmin to free them from bubbles!
''Knock into Pikmin to free them from bubbles!''
*Area: Garden of Hope
*Location: Near the Citrus Lump found to the left of the Bamboo Gate. 
===Rescue Olimar #1===
===Rescue Olimar #1===
Command the Pikmin carrying Captain Olimar!
''Command the Pikmin carrying Captain Olimar!''
===Rescue Olimar #2===
===Rescue Olimar #2===
The order of responsibility for commanding Pikmin is: Brittany, Charlie, Alph.
''The order of responsibility for commanding Pikmin is: Brittany, Charlie, Alph.''
[[Category:Pikmin 3]]
[[Category:Pikmin 3]]
[[Category:Data Files]]
[[Category:Data Files]]

Revision as of 17:24, October 17, 2013

Controls, Is a category in the Exploration Notes menu. They tell the basic controls of Pikmin 3, as well as what to do in some special events. Most of them feature images of characters who appear to be OlimarLouieThe PresidentAlphBrittany, and Charlie. There are 7 Data Files to find on the map. 23 other Exploration Notes are acquired by completing specific tasks for a total of 30 Exploration Notes. If there is no location stated for a Data File, it should already be obtained automatically, after meeting certain requirements, such as obtaining a certain item. 

Data Files

Moving

Move with Left Analog/Joystick. 

Using the Whistle

Press B/ZR to blow the whistle and call Pikmin over. Hold B/ZR longer to increase the whistle's range.

Throwing Take aim and press A to throw.

Plucking #1

Text: Press A to pluck nearby Pikmin sprouts. Press B/ZR to cancel.

Plucking #2

Press A to throw your teamates and automatically pluck sprouts.

  • Area: Tropical Wilds
  • Location: In a small alcove right near the base, guarded by 2 Pellet Posies. 

Looking Around

Press Z/ZL to move camera behind you.

Locking On

Point at the object you want to examine and hold Z/ZL to lock on.

Dismissing Squad

Dismiss your squad with "Shaking nunchuck"/B, and the Pikmin will sort themselves into different color groups.

Charging

While locked on, attack with "Shaking nunchuck"/B!

  • Area: Distant Tundra
  • Location: On the other side of the tunnel behind the Drake. 

Selecting Pikmin Type

Select the Pikmin or person you want to throw using C/L.

Switching Leaders

Press -/Y to switch leaders.

Throwing Leaders

Throw teammates to places that can't be reached on foot.

  • Area: Garden of Hope
  • Location: Right outside of where Brittany is trapped. 

Using Ultra-Spicy Spray

Press Up on the D-Pad to use an Ultra-Spicy Spray and invigorate the Pikmin in your squad.

Using Ultra-Spicy Nectar

Explorers automatically collect Ultra-Spicy Nectar when they find it.

Using the Dodge Whistle

Press Left or Right on the D-Pad to make your Pikmin roll in that direction.

Using the Radar #1

Slide to scroll through your map and check your surroundings.

Using the Radar #2

Touch compass to toggle the radars orientation.

Using the Radar #3

Review the replay to fine-tune your strategy.

Fruit Finder

Display the location of fruit, even in areas you haven't explored.

Go Here!

On the KopPad's radar, align "Pointer" with your destination and touch Go here to start moving!

  • Area: Garden of Hope
  • Location: Past the Glass Wall right in the base. 

Using the Camera

Press B to snap a photo. Zoom with Left analog. Press Z to toggle flash.

Scorch Guard

Protects you from fire.

Anti-Electrifier

Prevents you from getting zapped.

Metal Suit Z

Increases the durability of your space suit.

Dividing Labor #1

Split into 2 squads to manage your workload more effectively!

Dividing Labor #2

Split into 3 squads to manage your workload even more efficiently!

  • Area: Tropical Wilds
  • Location: On the other side of the small bridge, it should be right next to a Dirt Wall and some Fragments. 

Escaping

Shake Left analog/Joystick repeatedly to escape.

  • Area: Distant Tundra
  • Location: On the ledge home to 2 Swooping Snitchbugs and a Burgeoning Spiderwort. It should be in a corner at the very edge. 

Rescuing from bubbles

Knock into Pikmin to free them from bubbles!

  • Area: Garden of Hope
  • Location: Near the Citrus Lump found to the left of the Bamboo Gate. 

Rescue Olimar #1

Command the Pikmin carrying Captain Olimar!

Rescue Olimar #2

The order of responsibility for commanding Pikmin is: Brittany, Charlie, Alph.