Need for Speed: Undercover DS box art

Nintendo DS · Racing

Need for Speed: Undercover

Certified classic

SystemNintendo DS
GenreRacing
DeveloperEA Jawbreaker
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesNeed for Speed
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 9

Need for Speed: Undercover is a racing game released for the Nintendo DS, developed by EA Jawbreaker and published by Electronic Arts.

Among the 59 DS racing games in our database, it ranks #10 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: Carbon. The series also appears on other systems with The Need for Speed (3DO) and Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed (PS1).

Need for Speed: Undercover 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: Undercover 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: Undercover gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Need for Speed: Undercover cheats & codes

3 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Max/Infinite Money021F3780 05F5E0FF
Widescreen020442A8 00001C72
Remove Time Limit6215591C 00000000 B215591C 00000000 00000000 00000000 D2000000 00000000

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Need for Speed: Undercover walkthroughs & guides

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Playing DS games today

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Need for Speed: Undercover FAQ

Who made Need for Speed: Undercover?

It was developed by EA Jawbreaker and published by Electronic Arts.

Is Need for Speed: Undercover multiplayer?

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

How long does Need for Speed: Undercover take to play?

As a racing game, Need for Speed: Undercover 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: Undercover 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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