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Pikmin 4 - Best Settings

This is a guide to the best settings for Pikmin 4. Read on to see the best control settings, the recommended shortcut settings, how to change them, and to find out the difference between normal and quick controls!

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Best Settings

Camera

Vertical Controls Normal
Horizontal Controls Normal

Survey Drone

Vertical Controls Normal
Horizontal Controls Normal

Motion Controls

Motion Controls Any
Vertical Controls Normal
Horizontal Controls Normal

Motion controls are based more on preference and what you're comfortable with. But if you choose to have them ON, having the vertical and horizontal controls at Normal is best for ease of use.

Pebble Pitcher

Motion Control Sensitivity Normal
Aiming with Two-Hand Hold L Stick

Radar Map

Position Fixed

Actions

Pikmin 4 - Actions

Control Type Quick

Having the control type setting for actions in Quick means you don't have to press an additional button when selecting an action. Releasing the action button selects the option you chose to highlight, allowing for faster inputs, especially in crucial situations like battles.

Shortcut Settings Recommendations

Shortcut Recommendations and Explanations

Pikmin 4 - Shortcut Settings

Shortcut Explanation
Survey Drone • Lets you get a bird's eye view of the area.
• Very helpful for planning.
• Set pins to guide you to marked locations.
Command • Oatchi commands are essential.
• Having a shortcut makes it less tedious.
Disband All • Our top recommendation for a shortcut.
• Set it to quickly dismiss your entire squad.
• Option isn't available on the actions menu.
Ultra-Spicy Spray • Speed up Oatchi and your Pikmin.
• Cause Pikmin flowers to bloom.
Switch • Instantly switch between you and Oatchi.
• Great for multitasking.

Recommended Shortcuts

How to Change Settings

How to Change Control Settings

1 Pikmin 4 - Settings
After displaying the Options menu with the minus button, select Settings.
2 Pikmin 4 - Control Settings
Select an item and use the L-Stick to change the setting.

How to Change Shortcuts

1 Pikmin 4 - Settings - Shortcuts
After displaying the Options menu with the minus button, select Shortcut Settings.
2 Pikmin 4 - Shortcut Settings
Select the button you would like to assign a shortcut to.
3 Pikmin 4 - Assign Shortcut
Select the action you want assigned to the button.

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