The game's Mission Mode (100+ challenges) is notoriously cheap—AI partners are useless, and some S-rank missions require perfect play.
Download a or .max save file matching your game's region. Open PCSX2 and navigate to Config > Memory Cards .
Download and open a third-party tool called (or use the built-in folder memory card feature in newer PCSX2 versions).
is a massive undertaking. A complete save file grants you instant access to:
Open your virtual memory card file (usually found in Documents/PCSX2/memcards/Mcd001.ps2 ). Click the icon in the toolbar. Select your downloaded Naruto Ultimate Ninja 5 save file. Close the tool and boot the game. Using Folder Memory Cards (PCSX2 1.7.0 and Newer)
Save data is strictly region-locked. Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja 5 was never officially released in North America (NTSC-U). It was only released in Japan (NTSC-J) and Europe/Australia (PAL). Ensure the save file you download matches the region of the game disc or ISO you are playing, or the game will fail to recognize the data. How to Import Save Data on PCSX2 (PC Emulator)
The Ultimate Guide to PS2 Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja 5 Save Data
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Are you playing on a or a physical PS2 console ? What region is your game? (PAL/Europe or NTSC-J/Japan)
If you are playing the game on a computer using the PCSX2 emulator, importing a 100% save file takes less than two minutes. Method 1: Using the Built-In MyMC Tool