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Load a map, then enter one of the following codes before accepting the match. Note: Activating codes will prevent achievements from being unlocked on the current profile, even if they are not used in future sessions.

Everything unlocked

Press Up, Right, Down, Left, LB, Right, Up, Left, Down, RB.

Sweaty character viewer

Press RT, Up, Down, LT, Left, Right, Y, X(2), Y.

Big crowd audio

Press Up(3), RB, RT, RB, RT.

Small crowd audio

Press Down(3), LB, LT, LB, LT.

Vintage audio

Press Up(2), Down(2), Left, Right, Left, Right, LB, RB.

Big ball

Press Left, Right, Left, Right, Up(3), X.

Big paddles

Press Up, Left, Up, Right, Up, Down, Up(2), X(2). Note: This requires the latest patch.

Colorblind Spindicator

Press Up, Down, X(2), Y(2). Note: This requires the latest patch.

Silhouette mode

Press Up, Down, Y(2), LB, LT, RT, RB.

Offline Gamertags

Press X, Y, X, Y, X, Y, LT, RT, Down(3).

Get 35 wins against the CPU in Tournament or Exhibition mode on any difficulty setting to unlock Carmen. Alternately, win the All-Star Circuit.

Get 40 wins against the CPU in Tournament or Exhibition mode on any difficulty setting to unlock Cassidy. Alternately, win the Rookie Circuit under the default settings in less than 14.5 minutes.

Get 20 wins against the CPU in Tournament or Exhibition mode on any difficulty setting to unlock Juergen. Alternately, win the Amateur Circuit.

Get 45 wins against the CPU in Tournament or Exhibition mode on any difficulty setting to unlock Jung Soo. Alternately, win the Rookie Circuit under the default settings in less than 14 minutes.

Get 25 wins against the CPU in Tournament or Exhibition mode on any difficulty setting to unlock Kumi. Alternately, win the Rookie Circuit.

Get 50 wins against the CPU in Tournament or Exhibition mode on any difficulty setting to unlock Mark. Alternately, win the Rookie Circuit under the default settings in less than 13.5 minutes.

Get 30 wins against the CPU in Tournament or Exhibition mode on any difficulty setting to unlock Solayman. Alternately, win the Pro Circuit.

Successfully complete the indicated tasks to unlock the corresponding table:

Jesper's table: Win a match against the CPU using a soft shot.
Liu Ping's table: Win a match against the CPU using a soft shot.
Luc's table: Win a match against the CPU using a soft shot.
Solayman's tables: Win a match against the CPU using a focus shot.

Successfully complete one of the following tasks to unlock the corresponding shirt for the indicated character:

Liu Ping

Fourth shirt: Use a smash shot to win a match.
Fifth shirt: Shutout the CPU in a game.

Jesper

Third shirt: Win a match using a forehand shot.
Fourth shirt: Win a match with a four point deficit comeback.
Fifth shirt: Win a match with a slow shot.

Successfully complete Training mode with a "Perfect" rank to unlock the Paddle and Rockstar Logo Gamerpic.

While playing against anyone, keep pressing A repeatedly and you will usually never miss.

Accomplish the indicated achievement to get the corresponding number of Gamerscore points (1,000 total possible points):

The Creampuff (5 points): Win the Amateur Circuit under the default settings.
The Graduate (5 points): Earn the highest score on every drill in Training mode.
The Noob (5 points): Complete your first online match in any mode.
The Spectator (5 points): Spectate an online match.
The Average Joe (10 points): Win the Rookie Circuit under the default settings.
The Victor (10 points): Get your first win in any online game mode.
The Competitor (20 points): Win the Pro Circuit under the default settings.
The Natural (20 points): Use every character to win any of the Tournament Circuits.
The Tourist (20 points): Unlock all levels.
The Tailer (25 points): Unlock all outfits.
The All-Star (30 points): Win the All-Star Circuit under the default settings.
The Owner (30 points): Unlock all characters.
The Collector (45 points): Unlock all items.
The Net Veteran (60 points): Accumulate over 10 hours of online game play.
The Veteran (60 points): Accumulate over 10 hours of offline game play.
The Savant (80 points): Win the All-Star Circuit with each character.
The Widowmaker (95 points): Shutout opponents in over five non-consecutive games in Ranked online play.
The G.O.A.T. (100 points): Get the highest TrueSkill rating possible in any Ranked online game mode.
The Hall of Famer (100 points): Win over 50 (non-consecutive) Ranked Tournaments.
Unlocked Juergen (5 points): Win the Amateur Circuit.
Unlocked Kumi (10 points): Win the Rookie Circuit.
Unlocked Carmen (15 points): Win the All-Star Circuit.
Unlocked Solayman (15 points): Win the Pro Circuit.
Unlocked Cassidy (20 points): Win the Rookie Circuit under the default settings in less than 14.5 minutes.
Unlocked Jung Soo (20 points): Win the Rookie Circuit under the default settings in less than 14 minutes.
Unlocked Mark (20 points): Win the Rookie Circuit under the default settings in less than 13.5 minutes.
3 Match Winning Streak (35 points): Win three Ranked Exhibition matches in a row.
4 Match Winning Streak (50 points): Win four Ranked Exhibition matches in a row.
5 Match Winning Streak (85 points): Win five Ranked Exhibition matches in a row.