Prototype Detector
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| Number | 186 | ||
| Series | Explorer's Friend Series | ||
| Value |  × 200 | ||
| Weight | 35 (normally) | ||
| Maximumcarriers | 45 Pikmin | ||
| Location | Hole of Beasts | ||
| Challenge Mode levels | Collector's Room,Secret Testing Range | ||
ThePrototype Detector (おたからセンサープロトタイプ?, lit.: "Treasure Sensor Prototype") is atreasure inPikmin 2. It is a toy called a "Love Tester", produced byNintendo in the 1970s. It is found on the last sublevel (5) of theHole of Beasts, and is held by thiscave's boss, theEmpress Bulblax. Retrieving this treasure unlocks theTreasure Gauge as an upgrade. Likesome other treasures, if the player defeats the Empress Bulblax, but does not have enough Pikmin to carry the Prototype Detector, which requires the strength of 35 Pikmin, it will change weight to match the player's army.
Notes
Ship's dialogs
“How bizarre. This device is emitting black light. It must have been ingested by that creature.
What an absolutely repulsive life-form. Our return to Hocotate cannot come soon enough.
This contraption seems to react when it approachestreasure. I will connect it to my radar.
Processing...complete. TheTreasure Gauge is now fully operational!
It will now appear on your monitor. The needle will move right as you approach treasure.”Olimar's journal
Sales pitch
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Gallery[edit]
Alternative artwork of the Prototype Detector.
Alternate scan of the Prototype Detector's artwork.
The Prototype Detector in theHole of Beasts.
Closeup of the Prototype Detector.
The Prototype Detector being analyzed by theHocotate ship.
The Prototype Detector in theTreasure Hoard.
The Treasure Hoard icon of the Prototype Detector inthe Nintendo Switch version ofPikmin 2.
One of the textures used for the Prototype Detector.
One of the textures used for the Prototype Detector.
The original "Love Tester" made by Nintendo, in its pre-video game era.
Trivia[edit]
- TheExploration Kit ability that collecting this treasure gives the player, the Treasure Gauge, was originally going to be called the "Pikpik Radar".[1]
- This treasure's weight changes depending on the amount of Pikmin within the player's squad, from a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 35.[2]
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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 Japanese | おたからセンサープロトタイプ? Otakara Sensar Purototaipu | Treasure Sensor Prototype |
 French (NoA) | Prototype de détection | Prototype detector |
 French (NoE) | Prototype de Détection (GameCube and Wii) Prototype de détection (Switch) | Prototype Detector (GameCube and Wii) Prototype detector (Switch) |
 German | Prototyp-Detektor | Prototype Detector |
 Italian | Sensore prototipo | Prototype Sensor |
 Korean | 보물 센서 프로토타입 Bomul Senseo Peulototaib | Treasure Sensor Prototype |
 Spanish | Detector prototipo | Prototype detector |
References[edit]
- ^Pikmin 2/Early English Script on The Cutting Room Floor
- ^YouTube video showing the Prototype Detector carried with a single Pikmin
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