Start a new game in Mass Effect 2 Xbox 360 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)
Unlockable: New Game + Bonuses
Mass
Effect 2 features a New Game + feature which allows you to play the
game a second time with certain items and stats you accumulated in your
first game.
- You get to choose your Loyalty Bonus Skill from the start.
- Your retain Skill Points but can redistribute them.
- Your level and XP carry over; the max level (level cap) is 30.
- Your Renegade/Paragon points are reset to neutral.
- You keep your weapons and armor, but not the upgrades.
Unlockable: Alternate Costumes/Colors
Complete a Loyalty mission for a party member to unlock alternate color schemes for that character.
IGN Guides
Hint: Bonus Paragon or Renegade Interruption Points
During conversations, you may spot a RIGHT or LEFT TRIGGER appear in
the top left portion of the screen. If you hit LEFT TRIGGER when the
"wings" logo appears you'll get Paragon points. If you hit RIGHT
TRIGGER when the "star" appears you'll get Renegade points. You've got
to act fast to get the points!
