Need for Speed: Nitro Classic
Nintendo DS · Racing
Need for Speed: Underground 2
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2005 |
| Genre | Racing |
| Developer | Pocketeers |
| 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 10 |
Developed by Pocketeers and published by Electronic Arts, Need for Speed: Underground 2 arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2005 as a racing game.
It came out in the DS's second year on the market. Other notable DS releases from 2005 include Mario Kart DS, Nintendogs and Super Mario 64 DS. Among the 59 DS racing games in our database, it ranks #8 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: 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 DS'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 cheats & codes
5 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Widescreen | 02017804
00001C72 |
|---|---|
| Upgrade Points | 94000130
FEFB0000
2218BD36
000000C8
D2000000
00000000 |
| Press SELECT: All Cars Unlocked | 94000130
FFFB0000
2218BD81
000000FF
D0000000
00000000 |
| Press SELECT: Parts/Accessories Unlocked | 94000130
FFFB0000
1218BD82
00000101
1218BD84
00000101
D0000000
00000000 |
| Press SELECT: All Cars Owned | 94000130
FFFB0000
1218BE1C
0000FFFF
2218BE1E
00000003
D0000000
00000000 |
Need for Speed: Underground 2 walkthroughs & guides
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Playing DS games today
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Need for Speed: Underground 2 FAQ
When did Need for Speed: Underground 2 come out on the DS?
Need for Speed: Underground 2 was released for the Nintendo DS in 2005.
Who made Need for Speed: Underground 2?
It was developed by Pocketeers and published by Electronic Arts.
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.