Pikmin 2/Controls

GameCube	Wii	Switch	Action
(tilt fully)		(tilt fully)	Move the leader
(tilt slightly)		(tilt slightly)	Move the cursor (aim to throw a Pikmin)
		+	Swarm
or			Switch between Pikmin colors
			Use the ultra-bitter spray
			Use the ultra-spicy spray
			Punch Pluck a planted Pikmin Throw a Pikmin
			Whistle (hold to expand the radius of the whistle)
			Dismiss Pikmin
			Change leaders
		or	Switch camera angle
	,		Zoom camera
Hold	Hold ,		Change perspective of the leader's eye level
			Center the camera behind the leader
Hold	Hold	or	Rotate the camera
			Pause menu

Exclusive to Nintendo Switch, you can press + to release the Pikmin you’re holding or press to check the controls.