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The first title in the franchise is played on the [[GameCube]], and hence, with the GameCube controller. The ''[[New Play Control! Pikmin]]'' version is played using the [[Wii]] Remote and the Nunchuk.

! Action

|align="center"|{{button|gc|a|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|wii|a|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|gc|b|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|wii|b|size=x24px}}

|[[Whistle]]. Holding it down longer increases the range. Any Pikmin caught in the whistle will come to the leader's command.

|align="center"|{{button|gc|stick|size=x24px}}<br>(Fully held)

|align="center"|{{button|wii|stick|size=x24px}}

|Move in the direction it is held. If a Pikmin is touched while running, it will join the leader. The leader runs as fast as a flower Red/Blue/Yellow Pikmin.

|align="center"|{{button|gc|stick|size=x24px}}<br>(Lightly or fully held)

|align="center"|{{button|wii|remote|size=x24px}}

|Move the [[HUD#Cursor|cursor]].

|align="center"|{{button|gc|c|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|wii|padd|size=x24px}}

|[[Swarm]]. They will go to a task if they bump into an object and they will no longer be on the party. In the ''New Play Control!'' version, the Pikmin will go to wherever the cursor is, when the button is held down.

|align="center"|{{button|gc|y|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|wii|+|size=x24px}}

|Open the [[radar]]. The {{button|gc|l|wii|padl}} and {{button|gc|r|wii|padr}} buttons switch between menus.

|align="center"|{{button|gc|x|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|wii|c|size=x24px}}

|[[Dismiss]] all Pikmin into groups of their type.

|align="center"|{{button|gc|padd|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|wii|2|size=x24px}}

|[[Lie down]].

|align="center"|N/A

|align="center"|{{button|wii|b|size=x24px}}

|While holding a Pikmin, swap it for one of a different type.

|align="center"|N/A

|align="center"|{{button|wii|padd|size=x24px}}

|When holding a Pikmin, swap it for one of a different [[maturity]] in the same type. Also causes the [[swarm]] effect on the cursor, but the group does not move.

|align="center"|{{button|gc|l|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|wii|z|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|gc|r|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|wii|padlr|size=x24px}}

|Switch to a closer or farther away camera angle.

|align="center"|{{button|gc|z|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|wii|padu|size=x24px}}

|Switch to a top view and then back to an angled view.

|align="center"|{{button|gc|start|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|wii|-|size=x24px}}

|Pause and continue the game.

The sequel retains many of the controls from the first game, but with some additions and changes. Like the first game, the original GameCube version is played using a GameCube controller, while the ''[[New Play Control! Pikmin 2]]'' version is played with the Wii Remote.

! Action

|align="center"|{{button|gc|a|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|wii|a|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|gc|b|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|wii|b|size=x24px}}

|[[Whistle]]. Holding it down longer increases the range. Any Pikmin caught in the whistle will come to the leader's command. The [[Mega Tweeter]] increases the range of the whistle by 1.5 times. If the [[Pluckaphone]] has been collected, any sprouts will come out, too.

|align="center"|{{button|gc|stick|size=x24px}}<br>(Fully held)

|align="center"|{{button|wii|stick|size=x24px}}

|Move in the direction it is held. If a Pikmin is touched while running, it will join the leader. The leaders run as fast as a flower Red/Blue/Yellow Pikmin, and with the [[Rush Boots]], as fast as a flower White Pikmin.

|align="center"|{{button|gc|stick|size=x24px}}<br>(Lightly or fully held)

|align="center"|{{button|wii|remote|size=x24px}}

|Move the [[HUD#Cursor|cursor]].

|align="center"|{{button|gc|c|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|wii|padd|size=x24px}}

|[[Swarm]]. They will go to a task if they bump into an object and they will no longer be on the party. In the ''New Play Control!'' version, the Pikmin will go to wherever the cursor is, when the button is held down.

|align="center"|{{button|gc|y|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|wii|-|size=x24px}}

|Switch leaders.

|align="center"|{{button|gc|x|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|wii|c|size=x24px}}

|[[Dismiss]] all Pikmin into groups of their type. When held, [[lie down]] if the [[Five-man Napsack]] has been obtained.

|align="center"|{{button|gc|padu|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|wii|1|size=x24px}}

|When not holding a Pikmin, use an [[ultra-bitter spray]].

|align="center"|{{button|gc|padd|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|wii|2|size=x24px}}

|When not holding a Pikmin, use an [[ultra-spicy spray]]. Won't take effect if there are no Pikmin in the party.

|align="center"|{{button|gc|padud|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|wii|padd|size=x24px}}

|When holding a Pikmin, swap it for one of a different [[maturity]] in the same type.

|align="center"|{{button|gc|padlr|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|wii|b|size=x24px}}

|While holding a Pikmin, swap it for one of a different type.

|align="center"|{{button|gc|l|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|wii|z|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|gc|r|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|wii|padlr|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|gc|z|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|wii|padu|size=x24px}}

|Switch to a top view and then back to an angled view.

|align="center"|{{button|gc|start|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|wii|+|size=x24px}}

|Pause and continue the game. The {{button|gc|l|wii|padl}} and {{button|gc|r|wii|padr}} buttons switch between menus.

! Action

| align="center"|{{button|wiiu|pca|size=x24px}}

|

* While commanding Pikmin: Pick a Pikmin up. When the button is released, the leader [[throw]]s the Pikmin.

* When under an [[Onion]]: Open [[Menu#Onion|its menu]].

| [[Whistle]].

| align="center"|{{button|wiiu|lstick|size=x24px}}<br>(Fully held)

| align="center"|{{button|wii|stick|size=x24px}}

| align="center"|{{button|wiiu|pclstick|size=x24px}}<br>(Fully held)

| Move in the direction it is held. If a Pikmin is touched while running, it will join the leader. The leaders run a bit slower than flower Pikmin. With the Wii Remote, the [[camera]] will automatically rotate to make it easier to navigate.

| align="center"|{{button|wiiu|lstick|size=x24px}}<br>(Lightly or fully held)

| Move the [[HUD#Cursor|cursor]].

| align="center"|{{button|wiiu|zl|size=x24px}}

| align="center"|{{button|wii|z|size=x24px}}

| align="center"|{{button|wiiu|pczl|size=x24px}}

| If the [[HUD#Cursor|cursor]] is on a target, toggles [[lock-on]]. Otherwise, press to make the [[camera]] face the cursor, and, if not using the Wii Remote, hold to lock the cursor on the spot.

| Change which Pikmin type (or leader) will be thrown next.

| align="center"|{{button|wiiu|r|size=x24px}}

| align="center"|{{button|wiiu|pcr|size=x24px}}

| If [[lock-on|locked-on]], places the cursor on the object and keeps it there while it's held. Otherwise, allows moving the cursor without moving the leader, while it's held.

| Places the [[HUD#Cursor|cursor]] on top of the leader.

| align="center"|{{button|wiiu|y|size=x24px}}

| align="center"|{{button|wii|-|size=x24px}}

| align="center"|{{button|wiiu|pcy|size=x24px}}

| Switch [[leader]]. It won't work if the other leader(s) is/are on the current one's party.

| align="center"|{{button|wiiu|b|wiiu|shake|size=x24px}}

| align="center"|{{button|wii|nunchukshake|size=x24px}}

| align="center"|{{button|wiiu|pcb|size=x24px}}

| While locked-on, [[charge]]. Otherwise, [[dismiss]].

| align="center"|{{button|wiiu|rstick|size=x24px}}

| align="center"|N/A

| align="center"|{{button|wiiu|pcrstick|size=x24px}}

| Rotate the [[camera]] horizontally.

|

| align="center"|{{button|wiiu|-|size=x24px}}

| Use an [[ultra-spicy spray]]. Won't take effect if there are no Pikmin in the party.

| align="center"|{{button|wiiu|padlr|size=x24px}}

| align="center"|{{button|wii|padlr|size=x24px}}

| align="center"|{{button|wiiu|pcpadlr|size=x24px}}

| [[Dodge]] left or right, if the [[Dodge Whistle]] has been obtained.

| If Off-TV Play is on, toggle between showing the gameplay or the radar. If it's switching to the radar, the gameplay is instantly paused. In [[Bingo Battle]], press to use the current power.

With Stylus Mode, the player does the majority of the important actions by pressing on the touchscreen. If both Off-TV Play and Stylus Mode are enabled, the controls are exactly the same, and the same touchscreen spot maps to exactly the same game world location in both modes. To use an [[ultra-spicy spray]], [[dismiss]]/[[charge]], open the [[KopPad]]'s apps, or switch leaders, the corresponding buttons on the left side of the touchscreen must be tapped.

! Action

| align="center"|{{button|wiiu|l|size=x24px}}

|

* At any time: Hold to enable [[Whistle|whistling]]. If you tap or hold on the touch screen, you can whistle with {{button|wiiu|l}} held.

* When under an [[Onion]]: Release to open [[Menu#Onion|its menu]]. Won't take effect if you whistled after pressing.

| align="center"|{{button|wiiu|zl|size=x24px}}

|

* While [[plucking]] or under the command of [[Go Here!]]: cancel.

| align="center"|{{button|wiiu|lstick|size=x24px}}

| Move in the direction it is held. If a Pikmin is touched while running, it will join the leader. The leaders run a bit slower than flower Pikmin. The [[camera]] will automatically rotate to make it easier to navigate.

| align="center"|{{button|wiiu|stylus|size=x24px}}

| Tap or hold to move the [[cursor]] to where the Stylus is. Move the cursor near the left and right borders of the screen to make the [[camera]] rotate horizontally. Tap the stylus on a location to throw Pikmin (or leaders) there, if you have any on the party. If the touchscreen is depressed and {{button|wiiu|l}} is held, [[whistle]]s towards the touched location. Tap the icons on the left portion of the screen to use an [[ultra-spicy spray]], [[dismiss]]/[[charge]], use the [[KopPad]]'s apps, or switch leaders.

| align="center"|{{button|wiiu|zr|size=x24px}}

| If the [[HUD#Cursor|cursor]] is on a target, toggles [[lock-on]]. Otherwise, press to make the [[camera]] face the same way the leader is facing.

| align="center"|{{button|wiiu|padu|size=x24px}}

| Change which Pikmin type (or leader) will be thrown next.

| [[Dodge]] left or right, if the [[Dodge Whistle]] has been obtained.

| align="center"|{{button|wiiu|padd|size=x24px}}

| Switch leader. It won't work if the other leader(s) is/are on the current one's party.

|

* On a cutscene: Skip the cutscene, if possible.

| Toggle Off-TV Play.

{{p3d}} changes many of the controls from ''Pikmin 3'' due to factors like the differences between the Wii U and [[Switch]] (such as the lack of a second screen), changes to mechanics such as [[charging]], and utilization of the Switch's gyroscope.

It is possible to play the game with 2 combined Joy-Con or a single Joy-Con. When playing with 2 players, both players must use the same control scheme. It is not possible to use a sideways Joy-Con in 1-player gameplay.

The game features three cursor control styles: stick-only, stick and gyro, and gyro-only. These control modes are set in the [[pause menu]]. The gyro-only cursor control cannot be used with a sideways Joy-Con, and the game will instead pick stick and gyro controls.

* With stick and gyro controls, {{button|switch|lstick}} controls the leader when fully held, but also controls the cursor regardless of how much it is tilted. Tilting the controller will also move the cursor. In reality, there is an imaginary "anchor" that is controlled by {{button|switch|lstick}}, and tilting the controller allows the cursor to offset around this point, up to a fixed radius around the point. For unknown reasons, in certain scenarios the cursor will behave erratically &ndash; if the gyro offset is at a given angle, and the anchor moves to that same side compared to the leader, the offset will cause the cursor to very quickly jump to the leader.{{cite web|https://twitter.com/EspyoPT/status/1317587774279544838|Twitter video|Twitter|published={{date|17|October|2020}}|retrieved={{date|1|December|2020}}}} {{button|switch|zl}} and {{button|switch|zr}} both reset the cursor's position and gyro offset. With this mode, locking-on will place the cursor on the target, but it can then be offset by tilting the controller. In this mode, rotating the camera will keep the cursor in place, but any gyro offset will change to match the camera's orientation, albeit with erratic results as the camera rotates.{{cite web|https://twitter.com/EspyoPT/status/1317589404676861952|Twitter video|Twitter|published={{date|17|October|2020}}|retrieved={{date|1|December|2020}}}} If the cursor is moved with the stick, it follows the same area-movement rules as the stick-only control scheme, but moving with the gyro controls moves the cursor on the screen, like with gyro-only controls.

* With gyro-only controls, {{button|switch|lstick}} only controls the leader, and only when fully held. Instead, tilting the controller moves the cursor around the screen. It can move to any position on-screen, and cannot go past it. Pressing {{button|switch|r}} in this mode changes it to centering the cursor instead of changing the standby Pikmin to the next one; {{button|switch|l}} now changes to the next standby Pikmin. In this mode, rotating the camera will keep the cursor in the same screen location.

! Action

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* When by a sprout: [[Pluck]] the Pikmin sprout out of the ground.

* When near the [[Drake]]: Activate the Drake's whistle, calling all Pikmin in the field back to the [[Onion]].

|

* Under normal circumstances: [[Whistle]].

* While [[plucking]], [[lock-on|locked-on]], or under the command of [[Go Here!]]: cancel.

| align="center"|{{button|switch|y|size=x24px}}

| align="center"|{{button|switch|facel|size=x24px}}

| Hold to display the [[action menu]]. Actions are performed when the menu is up and {{button|switch|lstick}} is tilted.

| [[Charge]].

| align="center"|{{button|switch|lstick|size=x24px}}<br>fully held

| align="center"|{{button|switch|lstick|size=x24px}}<br>lightly or fully held

| align="center"|{{button|switch|zl|size=x24px}}

| align="center"|{{button|switch|lstickclick|switch|rstickclick|size=x24px}}

| Make the [[camera]] face the direction the current [[leader]] is facing.

|

* If locked-on with no more targets: Cancel lock-on.

| align="center"|{{button|switch|sl|size=x24px}}

| Cycle which Pikmin type (or leader) will be thrown next, picking the one to the right.

| align="center"|{{button|switch|r|size=x24px}}

|

| align="center"|{{button|switch|rstick|size=x24px}}<br>left or right

| Rotate the [[camera]] horizontally.

| align="center"|{{button|switch|rstick|size=x24px}}<br>up or down

| Zoom in/out on the [[mini radar]].

| align="center"|{{button|switch|l|switch|r|size=x24px}}

|

| align="center"|{{button|switch|+|size=x24px}}

| align="center"|{{button|switch|+|size=x24px}}<br>(right Joy-Con only)

|

| align="center"|{{button|switch|-|size=x24px}}<br>(left Joy-Con only)

| Open the [[radar]].

| align="center"|{{button|switch|pad|switch|pcpad|size=x24px}}<br>left or right

| align="center"|{{button|switch|pad|switch|pcpad|size=x24px}}<br>up

| align="center"|N/A

| Displays the hint system if hints are enabled.

| align="center"|Move the right Joy-Con / Move the Pro Controller

| align="center"|Move the Joy-Con

|

{{game help|hp|Do the New 3DS-exclusive controls do anything? Regardless, mention that information here.}}

| align="center"|{{button|3ds|stick}} left / {{button|3ds|pad}} left / {{button|3ds|y}} || Move Captain Olimar to the left.

| align="center"|{{button|3ds|stick}} right / {{button|3ds|pad}} right / {{button|3ds|a}} || Move Captain Olimar to the right.

| align="center"|{{button|3ds|stick}} up / {{button|3ds|pad}} up / {{button|3ds|x}} || Move Captain Olimar up when [[Water|swimming]] or climbing a [[vine]]. Enter a [[doorway]]. Bounce up when carried by [[Winged Pikmin]].

| align="center"|{{button|3ds|stick}} down / {{button|3ds|pad}} down / {{button|3ds|b}} || Move Captain Olimar down when swimming or climbing a vine. Fall faster when carried by Winged Pikmin. Close the [[jetpack]].

| align="center"|{{button|3ds|l}} / {{button|3ds|r}} || Toggle the [[radar]].

| align="center"|{{button|3ds|start}} / {{button|3ds|select}} || [[Menu#Pause|Pause]] or continue the game.

| align="center"|{{button|3ds|stylus}} || Throw Pikmin at the tapped spot. Used to tap on the Pikmin type, [[jetpack]], or [[whistle]] buttons. Advance dialog.

In the first two games and the ''[[New Play Control!]]'' remakes, the [[Menu#Onion menu|Onion menu]] allows the player to withdraw or save Pikmin using a simple control interface.

The [[area]] selection screen in the first two games has some specific options and controls.

! Action

|align="center"|{{button|gc|stick|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|wii|stick|size=x24px}}

|Change selected [[area]] or [[Olimar's voyage log|voyage log]] entry. In ''Pikmin 2'' for the GameCube, {{button|gc|pad}} can also be used.

|align="center"|{{button|gc|a|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|wii|a|size=x24px}}

|Open a menu asking if the player wishes to enter the area. On Olimar's voyage log, it opens the selected journal.

|align="center"|{{button|gc|b|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|wii|b|size=x24px}}

|Close Olimar's voyage log in ''Pikmin''. This button also allows canceling the area choice, if the ship's animation hasn't been completed yet.

|align="center"|{{button|gc|start|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|wii|+|size=x24px}}

|Open a menu that allows the player to continue or return to the title screen.

|align="center"|{{button|gc|y|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|wii|+|size=x24px}}

|In ''Pikmin'', toggle between the area selection and Olimar's voyage log.

|align="center"|{{button|gc|l|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|wii|padl|size=x24px}}

|Open the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]] in ''Pikmin 2''.

|align="center"|{{button|gc|r|size=x24px}}

|align="center"|{{button|wii|padr|size=x24px}}

|Open the [[Treasure Hoard]] in ''Pikmin 2''.

|align="center"|N/A

|align="center"|{{button|wii|-|size=x24px}}

|In ''Pikmin 2'', it makes the [[Wii]] Remote's speaker sound a "boing" sound effect, the same that can be heard when an invalid Pikmin number is attempted on an [[Menu#Onion|Onion's menu]].

On the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]] and [[Treasure Hoard]], there are a few specific actions that can be performed.

! Action