Earlier today, the demo for Nintendo’s previously announced Pikmin 3 Deluxe allowed Nintendo Switch owners to sample the upcoming Wii U to Nintendo Switch conversion ahead of its release later this month. Pikmin 3 Deluxe brings the base game with all DLC and extra content to Nintendo Switch. The Pikmin 3 Deluxe demo is now available for free on Nintendo Switch worldwide. According to a detailed report from video game technical analysis channel VG Tech of the demo, we now know the exact resolution of Pikmin 3 Deluxe on Nintendo Switch docked and handheld in addition to the performance. Watch the full analysis below:
Pikmin 3 Deluxe Nintendo Switch frame rate
Pikmin 3 Deluxe runs at 30fps in docked and portable mode just like the Wii U original.
Pikmin 3 Deluxe Nintendo Switch resolution in docked and portable mode
The VG Tech analysis reveals that the Pikmin 3 Deluxe docked resolution is 1280 x 720 or 720p and the portable mode resolution is 1024 x 576 or 576p.
Pikmin 3 Deluxe demo download
You can download the Pikmin 3 Deluxe demo from here on the eShop for North America and here on the eShop for the UK.
Pikmin 3 Deluxe demo save transfer
You can transfer your save from the Pikmin 3 Deluxe demo to the full game. If you defeat the boss found in the demo, you will be able to use the new Ultra-Spicy Difficulty mode and get access to five Mission Mode stages from the startin the full version of Pikmin 3 Deluxe.
Pikmin 3 Deluxe features
The features below are listed on the Nintendo eShop in North America for Pikmin 3 Deluxe including 2 player co-op:
- Pikmin at your pace: Return to your ship before time runs out, or you (and your Pikmin) could be in big trouble. If you prefer a more casual approach, a variety of difficulty settings, lock-on targeting and optional hints have been newly added. With less pressure, you have more time to strategically command your Pikmin and take in the lush scenery.
- Play side-story missions, head-to-head matches and more: This deluxe version of the Pikmin 3 game includes new side-story missions featuring Olimar and Louie, the ability to play Story mode with a friend and all DLC stages from the original release. Feeling competitive? Enjoy fierce head-to-head Bingo Battles and online leaderboards for Mission mode.
Nintendo also released the Pikmin Shorts or Short Movies on YouTube. Check them out here.
Pikmin 3 Deluxe releases on October 30 for Nintendo Switch.
