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{{Template:Cleanup}}[[File:Pikmin3_KopPadButton1.png|thumb|A Data File stating that Pikmin can shield themselves from a predator's view by hiding in tall plants.]]  
{{Template:Cleanup}}[[File:Pikmin3_KopPadButton1.png|thumb|A Data File stating that Pikmin can shield themselves from a predator's view by hiding in tall plants.]]




'''Data Files '''are collectables scattered around the surface of [[PNF-404]] in ''[[Pikmin 3]]''. They appear as glowing yellow SD Cards that float in place. Once one has been uncovered, its text can be read by clicking its icon on the [[KopPad]] screen. 
'''Data Files '''are collectables scattered around the surface of [[PNF-404]], most of which are left by [[Olimar]], in ''[[Pikmin 3]]''. They appear as glowing yellow SD Cards that float in place. Once one has been uncovered, it will show up on your gamepad screen, and can later be checked by looking at your [[Exploration Notes]] menu. There are 120 Data Files in all.


==Purpose==
==Purpose==


It is through Data Files that [[Alph]], [[Brittany]], and [[Charlie]] gain understanding of the Pikmin and the world they come from. Data Files, when collected, provide various hints and bits of information of various topics.
It is through Data Files that [[Alph]], [[Brittany]], and [[Charlie]] gain understanding of the Pikmin and the world they come from. Data Files, when collected, provide various hints and bits of information of various topics. They are also used by [[Olimar]] to try to contact anyone else who may be on the planet.
==Secret Memos==
==Variations==
Secret Memos are hidden data files that are scattered around the planet. There are two per area and when found they show a single number. The order of numbers found is unique to the player. Their uses are unknown but on the July 30th 2013, Miyamoto made a [https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAABAAD4UV52n6HRQQ post ] to the Pikmin developers' room on Miiverse.
Data Files are organaized by 6 categories, which can be found in the[[ Exploration Notes]] menu. These categories are.
 
*Pikmin Behavior
: ''"I don't suppose you've come across any Secret Memos while playing through the Story?''
*<span style="line-height:20.98958396911621px;font-size:13px;">Indigenous Life</span>
 
*<span style="line-height:20.98958396911621px;font-size:13px;">Olimar's Log</span>
: ''Did you know that once you've collected ten of these Secret Memos, the numbers contained in them will combine to form a special code? I'll be in touch again to explain how to use the code, so be sure to make a note of it once you have it!' - Shigeru Miyamoto"''
*<span style="line-height:20.98958396911621px;font-size:13px;">Control's</span>
:
*<span style="line-height:20.98958396911621px;font-size:13px;">Area Hints</span>
'''''Where to find them:'''''
*[[Secret Files|Other]]
* '''[[Garden of Hope]]'''
** A Secret Memo can be found in the area of the "[[Scales]]" puzzle.
** Another can be found in the overturned plant pot that a [[Peckish Aristocrab]] hides in on the path to the [[Quaggled Mireclops]].
* '''[[Tropical Wilds]]'''
** A Secret Memo can be found in a small pool in the area where the [[Calcified Crushblat]] is found.
** Beside the holed stump that leads to the [[Medusal Slurker]] with the [[Juicy Gaggle]].
* '''[[Distant Tundra]]'''
** Throw a captain onto the snow wall next to the landing site. This Memo is easily visible.
** In the cave you originally had to take to reach the [[Vehemoth Phosbat]] is a Bamboo Wall that requires [[Winged Pikmin]] to lift. In a structure in the area behind it is a Secret Memo. Be careful as a [[Bulbear]] and [[Dwarf Bulbear]]s are present in this area, along with [[Fiery Blowhog]]s.
* '''[[Twilight River]]'''
** In the second river that is reached on the way to the [[Scornet Maestro]] is a plant pot with a Secret Memo on top of it.
** Another is on a ledge near the three [[Orange Bulborb]]s, accessed by throwing a captain off the vine path to the [[Scornet Maestro|Scornet Maestro's]] tree.
* '''[[Formidable Oak]]'''
** In the spotcaps behind the [[Gate|Reinforced Wall]] at the beginning of the cave.
** In the area of the cave that you must light up is a dirt mound near a group of [[Candypop Bud]]s. Use [[Pikmin (Species)|Pikmin]] to dig out the Secret Memo.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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* Data Files do not respawn.
* Data Files do not respawn.
* There are 120 Data Files in the Game.


==References==
==References==

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A Data File stating that Pikmin can shield themselves from a predator's view by hiding in tall plants.


Data Files are collectables scattered around the surface of PNF-404, most of which are left by Olimar, in Pikmin 3. They appear as glowing yellow SD Cards that float in place. Once one has been uncovered, it will show up on your gamepad screen, and can later be checked by looking at your Exploration Notes menu. There are 120 Data Files in all.

Purpose

It is through Data Files that Alph, Brittany, and Charlie gain understanding of the Pikmin and the world they come from. Data Files, when collected, provide various hints and bits of information of various topics. They are also used by Olimar to try to contact anyone else who may be on the planet.

Variations

Data Files are organaized by 6 categories, which can be found in theExploration Notes menu. These categories are.

  • Pikmin Behavior
  • Indigenous Life
  • Olimar's Log
  • Control's
  • Area Hints
  • Other

Gallery

  • Brittany and some Yellow Pikmin coming across a Data File.

    Brittany and some Yellow Pikmin coming across a Data File.

  • Albert.PNG

    Alph when he first discovers a Data File.

  • A Data Flile found in a body of water.

    A Data Flile found in a body of water.

Trivia

  • Data Files do not respawn.
  • There are 120 Data Files in the Game.

References


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