Need for Speed: ProStreet Classic
Nintendo DS · Racing
Need for Speed: Carbon
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Genre | Racing |
| Developer | EA Vancouver |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Need for Speed |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 11 |
Released for the Nintendo DS, Need for Speed: Carbon is a racing game developed by EA Vancouver and published by Electronic Arts.
Among the 59 DS racing games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
It is part of the Need for Speed series; on the DS you can also try Need for Speed: Nitro, Need for Speed: Most Wanted and Need for Speed: Underground 2. The series also appears on other systems with The Need for Speed (3DO) and Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed (PS1). EA Vancouver also made FIFA 08, FIFA 09 and FIFA 07 for the DS.
Need for Speed: Carbon 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 DS's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a story or exploration rather than laps
What playing Need for Speed: Carbon 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: Carbon walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Need for Speed: Carbon.
If you like Need for Speed: Carbon, the Matrix also picks…
Need for Speed: Nitro Classic
The Need for Speed Classic
Need for Speed: Most Wanted Classic
Need for Speed: Underground 2 Classic
Need for Speed: Undercover Classic
Need for Speed II Classic
Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Need for Speed: Carbon FAQ
Who made Need for Speed: Carbon?
It was developed by EA Vancouver and published by Electronic Arts.
Is Need for Speed: Carbon multiplayer?
Yes. Need for Speed: Carbon supports up to 2 players.
How long does Need for Speed: Carbon take to play?
As a racing game, Need for Speed: Carbon 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: Carbon 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.