Mass Effect 2 Cheats and Codes (Page 1 of 2)

Unlockable: Bonus Experience, Resources, Paragon and Renegade Points

Start a new game in Mass Effect 2 using a profile from Mass Effect (1) and you'll get the following bonuses:

    * Experience Points (an amount based on your previous level, basically you'll start at Level 2)
    * Resources (can be used for weapon and armor upgrades)
    * Paragon and Renegade Points (if you have the MAXIMUM amount of either Paragon or Renegade points from Mass Effect you'll get a bonus number in of the same points in ME2)

Hint: Finding Element Zero

Below is a list of the planets where you can mine the ultra-rare Element Zero. The systems for each Zero-laden planet are listed below, followed by the star and planet names.

      Calestone Rift
    * Aysur, Arvuna - Moderate
    * Balor, Calestone - Moderate

      Crescent Nebula
    * Lusam, Tarith - Rich
    * Zelene, Helyme - Moderate

      Eagle Nebula
    * Amun, Anthur - Rich
    * Amun, Sekhmet - Moderate
    * Relic, Preying Mouth - Rich

      Far Rim
    * Dholen, Gotha - Moderate

      Hades Nexus
    * Hekate, Asteria - Poor
    * Hekate, Bothros - Poor
    * Pamyat, Dobrovolski - Moderate
    * Sheol, Gel Hinnom - Moderate

      Hawking Eta
    * Schwarzschild, Etamis - Rich

      Hourglass Nebula
    * Faryar, Daratar - Rich
    * Osun, Erinle - Rich
    * Ploitari, Thegan - Moderate

      Krogan DMZ
    * Nith, Mantun - Moderate

      Minos Wasteland
    * Caestus, Invictus - Moderate

      Nubian Expanse
    * Kalabasha, Yamm - Moderate
    * Batalla, Nearog - Moderate
    * Batalla, thunawanuro - Rich

      The Phoenix Massing
    * Salahiel, Ekuna - Moderate

      Pylos Nebula
    * Dirada, Siano - Moderate
    * Satent, Boro - Rich
    * Raisaris - Rich

      Rosetta Nebula
    * Alpha Draconis, 2175 Aeia - Moderate
    * Enoch, Joab - Rich
    * Enoch, Laban - Moderate
    * Enoch, Mizraim - Rich

      Shadow Sea
    * Iera, Prospect - Poor

      The Shrike Abyssal
    * Urla Rast, Talis Fia - Moderate
    * Xe Cha, Tosal Nym - Rich
    * Xe Cha, Zada Ban - Rich

      Sigurd's Cradle
    * Decoris, Sanctum - Moderate
    * Skepsis, Watson - Rich

      Titan Nebula
    * Haskins, Capek - Moderate

      Valhallan Threshold
    * Micah, Farlas - Moderate
    * Micah, Israfel - Moderate
    * Micah, Kakabel - Moderate
    * Paz, Garvug - Rich

Hint: Slightly Faster Planet Scanning

Need to speed up scanning? I found that putting the scanner all the way to the right or left, and rotating the planet the same way speeds it up a lot.

The planet actually spins quite a bit faster that way. Quite simply push both sticks in the same direction. I start at the top of the planet, and "peel" it like an electric apple peeler. It's much faster than before.

Unlockable: Umbra Visor, Recon Hood, Sentry Interface

This works for Xbxo 360 and PC versions. You must have an Bioware account to get these items. Go to this site: http://www.drpepper.com/promotions and create an account. You can use a fake email address and fake info so long as it's the correct number of characters. You do not need to confirm an email address. You must enter an age over 18. After you create your account, enter one of these codes, it doesn't matter which:

CBEEAAA41NWH
CBEEAAAE4L9N
CBEEAAAFQG9J
CBEEAAAE98ZV

After this, choose YOUR ACCOUNT and then click on REDEEM CODE. Login to your EA account and choose your prize. You can choose one of three items (Umbra Visor, Recon Hood, Sentry Interface). For the remaining items you'll need to set up a NEW ACCOUNT and use a DIFFERENT CODE. You cannot use the same account.

On EA/Bioware's interface you need to select Maff Effect 2 and then your prize. You must then click the FINALIZE link and login to your Bioware Account. PC users must download the items. 360 users will receive a message via Cerberus Network link.

Hint: Anomalies Anonymous

You can find anomalies when scanning the following planets (listed as Cluster, System, Planet below). Anomaly = Side Quest!

    * Caleston Rift, Solveig, Sinmara
    * Caleston Rift, Talava, Taitus
    * Crescent Nebula, Lusarn, Tarith
    * Crescent Nebula, Zelene, Helyme
    * Eagle Nebula, Amun, Neith
    * Eagle Nebula, Strabo, Jarrahe Station
    * Hades Nexus, Sheol, Gei Hin
    * HourGlass Nebula, Faryar, Daratar
    * HourGlass Nebula, Ploitari, Zanethu
    * Minos Wasteland, Fortis, Aequitas
    * Omega Nebula, Ariniarkan, MSV Strontium Mule
    * Omega Nebula, Fathar, Lorek
    * Pylos Nebula, Dirada, Canalus
    * Pylos Nebula, Nariph, MSV Broken Arrow
    * Rosetta Nebula, Enoch, Joab
    * The Shrike Nebula, Xe Cha, Zada Ban
    * Sigurd's Cradle, Decoris, Sanctum
    * Sigurd's Cradle, Skepsis, Franklin
    * Titan Nebula, Haskins, Capek