Need for Speed: Underground 2 GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Racing

Need for Speed: Underground 2

Certified classic

SystemGame Boy Advance
GenreRacing
DeveloperPocketeers
PublisherEA Games
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesNeed for Speed
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 10

Need for Speed: Underground 2 is a racing game released for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Pocketeers and published by EA Games.

Among the 105 GBA racing games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.

It is part of the Need for Speed series; on the GBA you can also try Need for Speed: Most Wanted, Need for Speed: Underground and Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed. The series also appears on other systems with The Need for Speed (3DO) and Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed (PS1).

Need for Speed: Underground 2 supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing Need for Speed: Underground 2 is like

Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.

Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.

Need for Speed: Underground 2 gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Need for Speed: Underground 2 cheats & codes

4 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:

Max Points82000904 00FF
9999 x5 For Drifting83006378 270F
Enable Code (Must Be On)00004458 000A 10142D3E 0007
Unlock All Cars/Upgrades82000A7C FFFF 82000A7E FFFF 82000F66 FFFF

See all Need for Speed: Underground 2 cheats

Need for Speed: Underground 2 walkthroughs & guides

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Need for Speed: Underground 2 FAQ

Who made Need for Speed: Underground 2?

It was developed by Pocketeers and published by EA Games.

Is Need for Speed: Underground 2 multiplayer?

Yes. Need for Speed: Underground 2 supports up to 2 players.

How long does Need for Speed: Underground 2 take to play?

As a racing game, Need for Speed: Underground 2 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Need for Speed: Underground 2 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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