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Ape Escape 3

Codes

Hidden monkeys (U.K. version)

On the title screen, hold R1 + R2 + L1 + L2 then (without letting go) press start. this will bring up the password screen.

EffectCode
bluemanUnlocks the BLUE PIPOTRON monkey
RATCHUnlocks the RATCH monkey
2nd manUnlocks the RED PIPOTRON monkey

Contributed By: Nintymaster123.

Passwords

Passwords (jp version)

Press L1+L2+R1+R2+START to enter password screen. All passwords musst be enter in hiragana

EffectPassword
rusarukekaGageru Ape
kuroihoumonshaKuro Sennin Ape
yumenokyouenMesaru Gear Solid
futarinosune-kuMovie 28 and 2 Cinema Files with Mesaru Gear Cast
pipotoronageinmystery movie 29 (pipotron hidden movie)
kurankushinsakumystery movie 30 (ratchet and clank 4 PV)
futarimenootokoPigaru Ape
rusagu-boisaSAL-1000 Ape
sabaibaruSurvival Mode
aoiku-rugaiunlock pipotron blue
nazonoakaiaitsuunlock pipotron red
himitsunokiiroiyatsuunlock pipotron yellow
ginganoraihoushaunlocks Ratchet monkey

Contributed By: ParaParaKing, lugia46, and StarchChasm.

Secret Passwords (Chinese Version)

Press L1+R1+L2+R2 at the title screen menu to enter the Secret Password screen.

EffectPassword
87797030Unlocks a hidden Mesaru Gear Solid Movie
72396504Unlocks Ape Olympic
33483264Unlocks Dark Master
04077472Unlocks Mesaru Gear Solid
99876650Unlocks Movie No. 30
00798001Unlocks SAL-1000 Ape
56014704Unlocks Sarutimate Fighting
64686697Unlocks Survival Mode

Contributed By: leowong1.

Secret Passwords (US Version)

Press L1+R1+L2+R2 at the title screen menu to enter the Secret Password screen.

EffectPassword
blackoutDark Master is on the loose!
2 snakes (must beat the game first to use)Movie 28 and 2 Cinema Files with Mesaru Gear Cast
2nd manShimmy is on the loose!
coolblueUnlocks blue pipotron
kropsUnlocks monkey that's impersinating spike from AE1
redmonUnlocks red pipotron
grobycUnlocks SAL-1000 monkey
SAL3000Unlocks SAL-3000 monkey
yellowyUnlocks yellow pipotron

Contributed By: Ryusui, SenakuJin, and UserShadow7989.

Unlockables

All unlockable mini-games (JP version)

There are 3 mini-games in this game. Here is how to unlock them:-

UnlockableHow to Unlock
Buy this in Hobby Shop for 1500 creditsApe Olympic
Beat the game once and buy this in Hobby Shop for 573 creditsMesal Gear Solid
Buy this in Hobby Shop for 1500 creditsSarutimate Fighting

Contributed By: shin8.

How to unlock Bonus Morph...

UnlockableHow to Unlock
Beat Specter(finish the game)Super Monkey Morph

Contributed By: kaden11.

How to Unlock Monkey Studio(US version)

To do this, you will need movie files, to get them, make sure you have the monkeys on yellow light or lower, and don't catch any of the monkeys in the area of the camera.

Then, step on the footpad behind the camera and press X, after 5 seconds, press X again to recieve the movie file

UnlockableHow to Unlock
Get all 20 video filesMonkey Movie Studio

Contributed By: ChaoticTH.

Mesal Gear Solid and Sarutimate Fighting unlockables (JP version)

Everytime you finish any of this two minigames, you'll be rewarded with 1,000 gaccha chips (money). Here's the Mesal Gear Solid unlockables:
* To get the a monkey tag, shoot a monkey with the banana pistol then do a combo attack on him.
* All hostages are hidden. Use a Suika bomb (Watermelon bomb) near the cracked part of a wall.

UnlockableHow to Unlock
Rescue all 20 hostages.Croc cap and infinite items
Finish Mesal Gear Solid once.Hard Mode
Collect all 30 monkey tags.Secret password "futarinosune-ku"

Contributed By: kishinmask.

New title screen (JP version)

A "tatsujin" (expert) hiragana will appear below the "Sarugecchu 3" main title.

UnlockableHow to Unlock
Finish survival mode.Sarugecchu 3 Tatsujin Title

Contributed By: kishinmask.

Saru Cinema Studio (JP version)

Watch 8 or more saru movies that you got in the Saru Cinema.
Saru Cinema Studio will replace the "X" slot on the Saru Cinema main menu.
This mode lets you edit the existing saru movies or create your own.

Contributed By: kishinmask.

Unlockable Mini-games(US version)

Here are the avaliable Mini-games for the US evrsion of Ape Escape 3 and how to unlock them.

Note, that the 1st 2 mini-games cost 1500 gotcha coins, while Mesal Gear Solid costs 573 Gotcha coins.

UnlockableHow to Unlock
Defeat Specter onceMesal Gear Solid
Achieve 25% or 50% completionMonkey Throw Stadium
Achieve 75% completionUltim-ape fighter

Contributed By: ChaoticTH.

Unlockables

UnlockableHow to Unlock
Buy after catching Specter for 573 creditsMesaru Gear
Capture all apes and catch Specter a second timeSurvival Mode

Contributed By: ParaParaKing.

Easter Eggs

Changing the title screen animation (JP version)

Whenever you lose a life, game over or captured by a monkey whom stole your net, return to the title screen, and you will find the animation which is normally Satoru and Sayaka chasing the monkey with the net and Stun Club, change role to the opposite side, the Monkeys will chase Satoru and Sayaka using their equipments and their default items. Whether this will work in the US version is curently unknown.

Contributed By: CielShadow.

Mesal Gear Solid Change Background

At the Mesal Gear Solid title screen press L1 or L2 to change backround.

Contributed By: Vinmast0.

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