The base game of Ultimate Ninja 5 is generous, offering roughly 30 characters from the start. But the locked content is substantial:
Playing on a PC via the PCSX2 emulator makes importing save files incredibly simple. Step 1: Download mymc (Memory Card Utility)
Open PCSX2, go to the Memory Card settings, and eject your current card from Slot 1. Insert Naruto5_100.ps2 into Slot 1. Troubleshooting Regional Compatibility Issues
Insert the USB drive and your PS2 Memory Card into the console. Boot the PS2 and launch from the FMCB menu. Press Circle to enter the File Browser. Navigate to mass:/ (this represents your USB drive). Highlight the .psu file and press R1 , then select Copy .
The First Save You begin with a single character unlocked and a clumsy taste for combos. The first time you hit “Save,” the game writes a humble block of data — roster progress, unlocked missions, a handful of items, maybe a single rare costume. It feels small, almost fragile, tucked away on that 8MB card. But that first save is a promise: you’ll come back.
Ensure the save file you download matches the region of the game ISO or disc you are playing. A PAL save file will not show up if you are booting the Japanese version of the game.
Instantly unlock characters like Sasuke (Hebi), Itachi, Pain, Konan, and all variations of Naruto, Kakashi, and Sakura.
Completes the main story and all post-game side quests, including the "Memory Fragments" and "Wanted Poster" bounties.
Unlocking everything in Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja 5 (known as Naruto Ultimate Ninja 5 in Europe) takes dozens of hours of gameplay. For players looking to skip the grind and jump straight into Versus Mode with a complete roster, utilizing a 100% complete PlayStation 2 save file is the best solution.
This usually happens if you are trying to use a PAL save on an NTSC-J game, or vice versa. Ensure your game version matches the save region.
This process takes roughly —most of which involves fighting the same CPU opponents repeatedly. For players who only care about versus mode or online netplay via emulation, that is a monumental waste of time.
Format a standard USB flash drive to FAT32 on your computer.
