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The '''options menu''' allows the player to control some of the game's options. These normally have minimal impact on the gameplay, and as such, are merely changed according to the player's preferences. {{p3}} and [[Pikmin 3 Deluxe|its remake]] do not have a dedicated options menu, and instead have options set in the [[Menu/Pause|pause menu]].
The '''options menu''' allows the player to control some of the game's options. These normally have minimal impact on the gameplay, and as such, are merely changed according to the player's preferences. {{p3}} and [[Pikmin 3 Deluxe|its remake]] do not have a dedicated options menu, and instead have options set in the [[pause menu]].


==''Pikmin''==
==''Pikmin''==
[[File:Pikmin options.jpg|thumb|right|Options in ''Pikmin''.]]
[[File:Pikmin options.jpg|thumb|right|The options menu in ''Pikmin''.]]
This menu belongs to the same screen as the title screen's menu. It has the following items:
In {{p1}}, the options menu belongs to the same screen as the [[main menu]]. It has the following items:
*'''Sound''': Enters another menu with the following options:
*'''Sound''': Enters another menu with the following options:
**'''Stereo/Mono''': Allows the player to switch between stereo and mono sound. This option is missing in ''New Play Control! Pikmin''.
**'''Stereo/Mono''': Allows the player to switch between stereo and mono sound. This option is missing in ''New Play Control! Pikmin''.
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*'''Language''': This menu is only present in the European [[Region|version]] of the GameCube game, and it opens another menu, which allows the player to choose English, French ("Français"), German ("Deutsch"), Spanish ("Español") or Italian ("Italiano"). When this menu is exited, the player is taken back to the title screen menu.
*'''Language''': This menu is only present in the European [[Region|version]] of the GameCube game, and it opens another menu, which allows the player to choose English, French ("Français"), German ("Deutsch"), Spanish ("Español") or Italian ("Italiano"). When this menu is exited, the player is taken back to the title screen menu.
*'''Rumble''': Only present in the GameCube releases, this menu opens another one, with the options "ON" and "OFF". This is used to enable or disable the controller's [[Rumble|rumbling]] for when, amongst other things, the leader is hit. This is absent in ''New Play Control! Pikmin''.
*'''Rumble''': Only present in the GameCube releases, this menu opens another one, with the options "ON" and "OFF". This is used to enable or disable the controller's [[Rumble|rumbling]] for when, amongst other things, the leader is hit. This is absent in ''New Play Control! Pikmin''.
*'''High Scores''': Takes the player to the [[Menu/High scores|high scores menu]].
*'''High Scores''': Takes the player to the [[high scores menu]].
*'''Message''' ({{j|メツセージ|Messēji}}): This option is only present in the Japanese [[Region|version]]. It toggles between hiragana and katakana text and kanji text, in order to help younger readers. This is a common feature in Japanese Nintendo games.
*'''Message''' ({{j|メツセージ|Messēji}}): This option is only present in the Japanese [[Region|version]]. It toggles between hiragana and katakana text and kanji text, in order to help younger readers. This is a common feature in Japanese Nintendo games.


==''Pikmin 2''==
==''Pikmin 2''==
[[File:Pikmin 2 options.jpg|thumb|right|Options in ''Pikmin 2''.]]
[[File:Pikmin 2 options.jpg|thumb|right|The options menu in ''Pikmin 2''.]]
Quitting this menu via {{button|gc|b|wii|b}} does not save the chosen options. The last item on the menu must be accessed in order for that to happen. This menu contains the following options:
In {{p2}}, the options menu contains the following options:
*'''Language''': Only present in the European [[Region|version]] of the GameCube game, this menu item shows 5 flags, one for each available language's country. In order: English (British flag), Italian (Italian flag), French (French flag), Spanish (Spanish flag) and German (German flag).
*'''Language''': Only present in the European [[Region|version]] of the GameCube game, this menu item shows 5 flags, one for each available language's country. In order: English (British flag), Italian (Italian flag), French (French flag), Spanish (Spanish flag) and German (German flag).
*'''Rumble feature''': This item contains two buttons, "On" and "Off". This enables or disables the controller [[rumble]] for when, for instance, the leader is hit. This is absent in ''New Play Control! Pikmin 2''.
*'''Rumble feature''': This item contains two buttons, "On" and "Off". This enables or disables the controller [[rumble]] for when, for instance, the leader is hit. This is absent in ''New Play Control! Pikmin 2''.
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*'''Save Settings''': When this option is picked with {{button|gc|a|wii|a}}, the settings are saved, and the menu is left.
*'''Save Settings''': When this option is picked with {{button|gc|a|wii|a}}, the settings are saved, and the menu is left.
*'''Phonetic Serif''' ({{j|せリフのふりがな|Serifu no furigana}}): Only present in the Japanese [[Region|version]], this option allows players to enable or disable the hirigana and katakana that appears above kanji symbols in the game dialog to help younger players read the text with less difficulty. This feature is often provided in Japanese Nintendo games.
*'''Phonetic Serif''' ({{j|せリフのふりがな|Serifu no furigana}}): Only present in the Japanese [[Region|version]], this option allows players to enable or disable the hirigana and katakana that appears above kanji symbols in the game dialog to help younger players read the text with less difficulty. This feature is often provided in Japanese Nintendo games.
Quitting this menu via {{button|gc|b|wii|b}} does not save the chosen options. The last item on the menu must be accessed in order for that to happen.


[[Category:Menus]]
==See also==
*[[Pause menu]]
 
{{menus}}

Revision as of 01:46, December 25, 2020

The options menu allows the player to control some of the game's options. These normally have minimal impact on the gameplay, and as such, are merely changed according to the player's preferences. Pikmin 3 and its remake do not have a dedicated options menu, and instead have options set in the pause menu.

Pikmin

The options menu in Pikmin.

In Pikmin, the options menu belongs to the same screen as the main menu. It has the following items:

  • Sound: Enters another menu with the following options:
    • Stereo/Mono: Allows the player to switch between stereo and mono sound. This option is missing in New Play Control! Pikmin.
    • Music Volume: Allows the player to set the volume at which the music plays.
    • SFX Volume: Allows the player to set the volume at which the sound effects play.
  • Language: This menu is only present in the European version of the GameCube game, and it opens another menu, which allows the player to choose English, French ("Français"), German ("Deutsch"), Spanish ("Español") or Italian ("Italiano"). When this menu is exited, the player is taken back to the title screen menu.
  • Rumble: Only present in the GameCube releases, this menu opens another one, with the options "ON" and "OFF". This is used to enable or disable the controller's rumbling for when, amongst other things, the leader is hit. This is absent in New Play Control! Pikmin.
  • High Scores: Takes the player to the high scores menu.
  • Message (メツセージ?): This option is only present in the Japanese version. It toggles between hiragana and katakana text and kanji text, in order to help younger readers. This is a common feature in Japanese Nintendo games.

Pikmin 2

The options menu in Pikmin 2.

In Pikmin 2, the options menu contains the following options:

  • Language: Only present in the European version of the GameCube game, this menu item shows 5 flags, one for each available language's country. In order: English (British flag), Italian (Italian flag), French (French flag), Spanish (Spanish flag) and German (German flag).
  • Rumble feature: This item contains two buttons, "On" and "Off". This enables or disables the controller rumble for when, for instance, the leader is hit. This is absent in New Play Control! Pikmin 2.
  • Sound: This allows the player to change the sound settings between "Mono", "Stereo" and "Surround". This option does not exist in New Play Control! Pikmin 2.
  • Music: Allows the player to set the music's volume.
  • Sound Effects: Allows the player to set the sound effects' volume.
  • Deflicker: Allows the player to enable the graphics deflicker. When enabled, the graphics look softer, and when disabled, they look sharper. When this option is highlighted, an image of Pikmin carrying a red pellet appears, to help show the player how the graphics look with and without the deflicker.
  • Save Settings: When this option is picked with GCN A.png / Wiimote A.png, the settings are saved, and the menu is left.
  • Phonetic Serif (せリフのふりがな?): Only present in the Japanese version, this option allows players to enable or disable the hirigana and katakana that appears above kanji symbols in the game dialog to help younger players read the text with less difficulty. This feature is often provided in Japanese Nintendo games.

Quitting this menu via GCN B.png / Wiimote B.png does not save the chosen options. The last item on the menu must be accessed in order for that to happen.

See also

Menus
Pikmin Area selection • Challenge Mode • Challenge results • Day results • Final Analysis • High scores • Olimar's monitor • Olimar's voyage log • Onion • Options • Pause • Saved game selection • Title screen
Pikmin 2 2-Player Battle • Area selection • Bonuses • Challenge Mode • Challenge results • Day results • High scores • Onion • Options • Pause • Piklopedia and Treasure Hoard • Saved game selection • Title screen
Pikmin 3 Area selection • Bingo Battle • Day results • Day selection • Final Report • High scores • KopPad • Mission Mode • Mission results • Onion • Pause • Saved game selection • Side Stories • Title screen
Hey! Pikmin Area selection • Area results • Logs • Options • Pause • Saved game selection • Title screen
Loading screen • Minor menus • Pikmin Bloom interface
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