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DodgeWhistleDataFile.jpeg|Dodge Whistle.
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Anti-ElectrifierDataFile.jpeg|Anti-Electrifier.
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Revision as of 13:37, February 4, 2021

Controls is a category in the Exploration Notes menu. These Data Files explain 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 Olimar, Louie, The President, Alph, Brittany, and Charlie. Seven of the 30 Data Files are found around the terrain of certain areas, while the other 23 are acquired by completing specific tasks.

In this article, 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. Unless otherwise specified, the text provided is the same in both the US and European versions. Pikmin 3 Deluxe changes some of the Data Files.

Data files

Moving

  • Text: Move with the L Stick on the Wii U GamePad / the Control Stick on the Nunchuk / the L Stick on the Wii U Pro Controller/the Left Stick on the Switch (dual Joy-Con).
  • How to obtain: Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.

Using the Whistle

  • Classic controls text: Press the ZR Button on the Wii U GamePad / the B Button on the Wii Remote / the ZR Button on the Wii U Pro Controller/the B Button on the Switch to blow the whistle and call Pikmin over. Hold the ZR Button on the Wii U GamePad / the B Button on the Wii Remote / the ZR Button on the Wii U Pro Controller/the B Button on the Switch longer to increase the whistle's range.
  • Stylus mode text: While touching and sliding on the Wii U GamePad to aim, press the L Button on the Wii U GamePad to blow your whistle and call Pikmin over.
  • How to obtain: Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.

Throwing

  • Pikmin 3 Classic controls text: Take aim and press the A Button on the Wii U GamePad / the A Button on the Wii Remote / the A Button on the Wii U Pro Controller to throw.
  • Pikmin 3 Stylus mode text: Touch and slide on the Wii U GamePad to aim, then tap quickly to throw.
  • Pikmin 3 Deluxe text: Take aim with the cursor, then press the A Button on the Switch to throw.
  • How to obtain: Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.

Plucking #1

  • US text: Press the A Button on the Wii U GamePad / the A Button on the Wii Remote / the A Button on the Wii U Pro Controller / the L Button on the Wii U GamePad/the A Button on the Switch to pluck nearby Pikmin sprouts. Press the ZR Button on the Wii U GamePad / the B Button on the Wii Remote / the ZR Button on the Wii U Pro Controller / the ZL Button on the Wii U GamePad/the B Button on the Switch to cancel.
  • Europe text: Press the A Button on the Wii U GamePad / the A Button on the Wii Remote / the A Button on the Wii U Pro Controller / the L Button on the Wii U GamePad to begin plucking nearby Pikmin sprouts. Press the ZR Button on the Wii U GamePad / the B Button on the Wii Remote / the ZR Button on the Wii U Pro Controller / the ZL Button on the Wii U GamePad to stop.
  • How to obtain: Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.

Plucking #2

  • Text: Throw your teammates to have them automatically pluck sprouts.
  • Area: Tropical Wilds
  • Pikmin 3 location: In a small alcove right near the base, guarded by two Pellet Posies.
  • Pikmin 3 Deluxe location: Near the Dapper Blob at the southernmost room of the main overworld section of the area.

Looking Around

  • Pikmin 3 US Classic controls text: Press the ZL Button on the Wii U GamePad / the Z Button on the Nunchuk / the ZL Button on the Wii U Pro Controller to move the camera behind you.
  • Pikmin 3 US Stylus mode text: Touch and slide left and right on Wii U GamePad to look around. Press the ZL Button on the Wii U GamePad to face forward.
  • Pikmin 3 Europe Classic controls text: Press the ZL Button on the Wii U GamePad / the Z Button on the Nunchuk / the ZL Button on the Wii U Pro Controller to switch the camera angle to the front.
  • Pikmin 3 Europe Stylus mode text: Touch and slide left and right on the Wii U GamePad to look around. Press the ZL Button on the Wii U GamePad to face forward.
  • Pikmin 3 Deluxe text: Face forward with the ZL Button on the Switch and look around with the Right Stick on the Switch (dual Joy-Con). (the Right Stick on the Switch (dual Joy-Con) won't work if the Joy-Con is held sideways.)
  • How to obtain: Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.

Locking On

  • Pikmin 3 US text: Move the pointer onto your target and then hold the ZL Button on the Wii U GamePad / the Z Button on the Nunchuk / the ZL Button on the Wii U Pro Controller to lock on!
  • Pikmin 3 Europe text: Move the pointer on to your target and then hold the ZL Button on the Wii U GamePad / the Z Button on the Nunchuk / the ZL Button on the Wii U Pro Controller to lock on!
  • Pikmin 3 Deluxe text: Move the cursor to your target and press the ZR Button on the Switch to lock on! Throw nonstop by pressing and holding the A Button on the Switch.
  • How to obtain in Pikmin 3: Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.
  • How to obtain in Pikmin 3 Deluxe: Found near the Fiery Blowhogs near the landing site in the Garden of Hope.

Dismissing Squad

  • US Classic controls text: Dismiss your squad with the B Button on the Wii U GamePad / Nunchuk shake / the B Button on the Wii U Pro Controller, and the Pikmin will sort themselves into different color groups.
  • US Stylus mode text: Use "whistle button" on Wii U GamePad to dismiss your squad. The Pikmin will split up into different color groups.
  • Europe Classic controls text: Dismiss your squad with the B Button on the Wii U GamePad / Nunchuk shake / the B Button on the Wii U Pro Controller and the Pikmin will sort themselves into different colour groups.
  • Europe Stylus mode text: Use "whistle button" on the Wii U GamePad to dismiss your squad. The Pikmin will split up into different colour groups.
  • How to obtain: Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.

Charging!

"Charge!" in the European version of Pikmin 3.

  • Pikmin 3 US Classic controls text: While locked on, attack with the B Button on the Wii U GamePad / Nunchuk shake / the B Button on the Wii U Pro Controller! Cancel the lock-on with the ZL Button on the Wii U GamePad / the Z Button on the Nunchuk / the ZL Button on the Wii U Pro Controller.
  • Pikmin 3 US Stylus mode text: While locked on, attack with "whistle button" on Wii U GamePad! Cancel the lock-on with the ZL Button on the Wii U GamePad / the Z Button on the Nunchuk / the ZL Button on the Wii U Pro Controller.
  • Pikmin 3 Europe Classic controls text: While locked on to a target, use the B Button on the Wii U GamePad / Nunchuk shake / the B Button on the Wii U Pro Controller to unleash your Pikmin! Cancel lock-on with the ZL Button on the Wii U GamePad / the Z Button on the Nunchuk / the ZL Button on the Wii U Pro Controller.
  • Pikmin 3 Europe Stylus mode text: While locked on to a target, use "whistle button" on the Wii U GamePad to unleash your Pikmin! Cancel lock-on with the ZL Button on the Wii U GamePad / the Z Button on the Nunchuk / the ZL Button on the Wii U Pro Controller.
  • Pikmin 3 Deluxe text: Press and release the X Button on the Switch to charge with the currently selected Pikmin!
  • Pikmin 3 area: Distant Tundra
  • Pikmin 3 location: On the other side of the tunnel behind the Drake.
  • Pikmin 3 Deluxe area: Garden of Hope
  • Pikmin 3 Deluxe location: Under the pile of fragments next to the Dwarf Bulborb used on day 2.

Selecting Pikmin Type

  • US Classic controls text: Select the Pikmin or person you want to throw using the L Button on the Wii U GamePad / the C Button on the Nunchuk / the L Button on the Wii U Pro Controller.
  • US Stylus mode text: Press the L Button on the Wii U GamePad without touching Wii U GamePad or use the + Control Pad up on the Wii U GamePad to select the Pikmin or person you want to throw.
  • Europe Classic controls text: Select the Pikmin type you want to throw using the L Button on the Wii U GamePad / the C Button on the Nunchuk / the L Button on the Wii U Pro Controller. You can also throw teammates.
  • Europe Stylus mode text: Press the L Button on the Wii U GamePad without touching the Wii U GamePad, or use the + Control Pad up on the Wii U GamePad to select the Pikmin or teammate you wish to throw.
  • How to obtain: Obtained after discovering the Rock Pikmin.

Switching Leaders

  • US Classic controls text: Press the Y Button on the Wii U GamePad / the Minus Button on the Wii Remote / the Y Button on the Wii U Pro Controller to switch leaders.
  • US Stylus mode text: Use the "leader button" buttons on Wii U GamePad, or the + Control Pad down on the Wii U GamePad to switch between leaders.
  • Europe Classic controls text: Press the Y Button on the Wii U GamePad / the Minus Button on the Wii Remote / the Y Button on the Wii U Pro Controller to switch control to a teammate outside the current squad.
  • Europe Stylus mode text: Use the "leader button" icons on the Wii U GamePad, or press the + Control Pad down on the Wii U GamePad to switch to a teammate outside the current group.
  • How to obtain: Obtained after rescuing Brittany and completing the tutorial of throwing leaders.

Throwing Leaders

  • Text: Throw teammates to places that can't be reached on foot.
  • Pikmin 3 area: Garden of Hope
  • Pikmin 3 location: Right outside of where Brittany is trapped.
  • Pikmin 3 Deluxe area: Distant Tundra
  • Pikmin 3 Deluxe location: Right next to the ledge that a leader must be thrown to, in order to push the iron ball.

Using Ultra-Spicy Spray

  • Classic controls text: Press the + Control Pad up on the Wii U GamePad / the + Control Pad up on the Wii Remote / the + Control Pad up on the Wii U Pro Controller to use an Ultra-Spicy Spray and invigorate the Pikmin in your squad.
  • US Stylus mode text: Press "spray button" on Wii U GamePad to use an Ultra-Spicy Spray and invigorate the Pikmin in your squad.
  • Europe Stylus mode text: Tap "spray button" on the Wii U GamePad to use an Ultra-Spicy Spray and invigorate the Pikmin in your squad.
  • How to obtain: Obtained after discovering the Ultra-Spicy Spray.

Using Ultra-Spicy Nectar

"Ultra-Spicy Nectar" in the European version.

  • US text: Explorers automatically collect Ultra-Spicy Nectar when they find it.
  • Europe text: Explorers collect Ultra-Spicy Nectar directly when they find it.
  • How to obtain: Obtained after discovering the Ultra-Spicy Spray.

Using the Dodge Whistle

  • Text: Press the + Control Pad left on the Wii U GamePad / the + Control Pad left on the Wii Remote / the + Control Pad left on the Wii U Pro Controller or the + Control Pad right on the Wii U GamePad / the + Control Pad right on the Wii Remote / the + Control Pad right on the Wii U Pro Controller to make your Pikmin roll in that direction.
  • How to obtain: Obtained after returning the Dodge Whistle to the S.S. Drake.

Using the Radar #1

  • Pikmin 3 US text: Slide to scroll through your map and check your surroundings.
  • Pikmin 3 Europe text: Touch and slide to scroll the map and check your surroundings.
  • Pikmin 3 Deluxe text: Use the Left Stick on the Switch (dual Joy-Con) to check your surroundings.
  • How to obtain: Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.

Using the Radar #2

  • Pikmin 3 US text: Touch the compass to toggle the radar's orientation.
  • Pikmin 3 Europe text: Touch the compass to toggle the Radar's orientation.
  • Pikmin 3 Deluxe text: Change the radar's orientation in Other Settings in the Options menu.
  • How to obtain in Pikmin 3: Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.
  • How to obtain in Pikmin 3 Deluxe: Found at the start of the cave in Alph's section of day 1.

Using the Radar #3

  • Pikmin 3 text: Review the replay to fine-tune your strategy.
  • Pikmin 3 Deluxe text: Review the replay with (replay icon) to fine-tune your strategy.
  • How to obtain in Pikmin 3: Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.
  • How to obtain in Pikmin 3 Deluxe: Obtained on the results screen of the first day.

Fruit Finder

  • US text: Display the location of fruit, even in areas you haven't explored.
  • Europe text: Displays the location of fruit, even in areas you haven't yet explored.
  • How to obtain: Obtained after collecting 10 pieces of fruit.

Go Here!

  • Pikmin 3 US text: On the KopPad's radar, align "Pointer" with your destination and touch Go here to start moving!
  • Pikmin 3 Europe text: Align "Pointer" on the radar and touch 'Go Here!' to move to that place!
  • Pikmin 3 Deluxe text: On the KopPad's radar, align (pointer) with your destination and select "Go here" with the A Button on the Switch to start moving.
  • Area: Garden of Hope
  • Pikmin 3 location: Past the Crystal Wall right in the base.
  • Pikmin 3 Deluxe location: Between Brittany's crash site and the section with Skutterchucks nearby.

Using the Camera

  • Pikmin 3 text: Press the ZR Button on the Wii U GamePad to snap a photo. Zoom with the L Stick on the Wii U GamePad. Press the ZL Button on the Wii U GamePad to toggle flash.
  • Pikmin 3 Deluxe text: Activate the camera via the the - Button on the Switch KopPad to snap a photo.
  • How to obtain: Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.

Scorch Guard

  • Text: Protects you from fire.
  • How to obtain: Obtained after returning the Scorch Guard to the Drake.

Anti-Electrifier

  • Text: Prevents you from getting zapped.
  • How to obtain: Obtained after returning the Anti-Electrifier to the Drake.

Metal Suit Z

  • Text: Increases the durability of your space suit.
  • How to obtain: Obtained after returning the Metal Suit Z to the Drake.

Dividing Labor #1

"Dividing Labour #1" in the European version.

  • Text: Split into 2 squads to manage your workload more efficiently!
  • How to obtain: Obtained after rescuing Brittany and completing the tutorial on throwing leaders.

Dividing Labor #2

"Dividing Labour #2" in the European version.

  • Text: Split into 3 squads to manage your workload even more efficiently!
  • Area: Tropical Wilds
  • Pikmin 3 location: On the other side of the small bridge, it should be right next to a dirt wall and some fragments.
  • Pikmin 3 Deluxe location: On the southern part of the main overworld section of the area, where three leaders are needed, the Data File is after the tree stump.

Escaping

  • Text: Shake the L Stick on the Wii U GamePad / the Control Stick on the Nunchuk / the L Stick on the Wii U Pro Controller/the Left Stick on the Switch (dual Joy-Con) repeatedly to escape.
  • Pikmin 3 area: Tropical Wilds
  • Pikmin 3 location: On the ledge home to a Swooping Snitchbug and the Dapper Blob.
  • Pikmin 3 Deluxe area: Distant Tundra
  • Pikmin 3 Deluxe location: At the Pikmin exchange point, next to the Swooping Snitchbug.

Rescuing from Bubbles

Rescue Olimar #1

  • US text: Command the Pikmin carrying Captain Olimar!
  • European text: Command the Pikmin carrying Olimar.
  • How to obtain: Obtained once Olimar is carried.

Rescue Olimar #2

  • Text: The order of responsibility for commanding Pikmin is: Brittany, Charlie, Alph.
  • How to obtain: Obtained once Olimar is carried.

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