Need for Speed: Most Wanted Classic
Nintendo DS · Racing
Need for Speed: Nitro
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Genre | Racing |
| Developer | Firebrand Games |
| 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 24 |
Released for the Nintendo DS, Need for Speed: Nitro is a racing game developed by Firebrand Games and published by Electronic Arts.
Among the 59 DS racing games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Need for Speed series; on the DS you can also try Need for Speed: Most Wanted, Need for Speed: Carbon 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). Firebrand Games also made Race Driver: Create & Race, Hot Wheels Track Attack and SpongeBob's Boating Bash for the DS.
Need for Speed: Nitro 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: Nitro 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: Nitro cheats & codes
4 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Disable AI | 020C0714
E12FFF1E |
|---|---|
| Widescreen | 020F25D0
00001C72
020528EC
00001C72 |
| All in Turbo Mode | 52134468
E59F022C
0213446C
E1A01001
D0000000
00000000 |
| [SEL]100%Smashed | 94000130
FFFB0000
221FC19C
00000000
D2000000
00000000 |
Need for Speed: Nitro walkthroughs & guides
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Need for Speed: Carbon Classic
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Need for Speed II Classic
Playing DS games today
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Need for Speed: Nitro FAQ
Who made Need for Speed: Nitro?
It was developed by Firebrand Games and published by Electronic Arts.
Is Need for Speed: Nitro multiplayer?
Yes. Need for Speed: Nitro supports up to 2 players.
How long does Need for Speed: Nitro take to play?
As a racing game, Need for Speed: Nitro 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.
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