Before transferring files, ensure you have the following components ready:
Extract the downloaded .zip or .rar file to get the .ps2 or .max file. 3. Use MyMC to Import the Save (Recommended Method)
: Ensure you have a functioning setup with a BIOS file.
| Issue | Solution | | :--- | :--- | | | This is a known bug. Back up your .ps2 files [2†L37-L40]. Go to Config -> Memory Cards [13†L20-L22]. Select the troublesome card and create a new one by using the "Create" button. Then copy your saves to the new card using either the manager or MyMC [2†L31-L36]. | | Poor performance or lag (FPS drops in battles). | Naruto games can be demanding. In the PCSX2 settings, go to Emulation -> Speed Hacks [6†L7-L8]. Use the "Preset" slider for a balanced increase. Under Config -> Audio -> SPU2-X , try turning off the "Interpolation" effect [6†L5-L6] [18†L11-L12]. | | Graphics glitches, shadows, or black lines on screen. | This is common with upscaled internal resolutions [1†L16-L17] [19†L4-L5]. In Config -> Video -> GS settings, try dropping the Internal Resolution to "Native" [19†L32-L33]. Alternatively, switch the Renderer from "Hardware" to "Software" mode [4†L22-L25] [19†L25-L26]. | | Vertical lines in intro FMV cutscenes. | This is a minor issue with the game [11†L30-L31]. There's no permanent fix, but you can simply press the Start button to skip the cutscene once it starts playing [11†L32]. | | Memory card disappears/corrupts when ejecting. | This is a known bug [4†L4-L5]. To view your memcard contents safely, go to the PS2 BIOS by setting CDVD -> Plugin Menu to CDVDnull , then hit System -> Boot BIOS . Go to Browser and change the disc to your game to fix detection [4†L6-L9]. |
Once your memory card is loaded into the tool, follow these steps to add your Naruto save:
Copy the raw save directory folder (which matches the game ID SLES_554.66 ) directly into that Slot 1 folder.
Go to the top menu and click on (or Config in older versions), then select Memory Cards .
The save file will appear in the mymc list, showing the proper game ID (such as SLES_549.45 for the PAL version). Close the mymc utility. Step 4: Verify Memory Card Settings in PCSX2
Before you can install a save file, you need to find one on the internet. Because save files are small files, they are easily shared by the community.
Modern iterations of PCSX2 (v1.7 Nightly and v2.0+) utilize a "Folder" memory card system. This system allows you to drop raw save folders directly into the emulator directory without third-party software. Step 1: Convert Standalone Saves to PSU Format
Installing a memory card save file for Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja 5 on PCSX2 is a straightforward process that requires some basic knowledge of the emulator and the game. By following this guide, you should be able to enjoy the game with your pre-existing save data.
(Or in the portable folder if you set one up)
If a folder with that exact name already exists, back up your old folder elsewhere, then overwrite it. Method B: Using mymc for .ps2 Monolithic Cards