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PlayStation · Racing
Need for Speed II
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1997 |
| Genre | Racing |
| Developer | Electronic Arts |
| 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 31 |
Developed by Electronic Arts, Need for Speed II arrived on the PlayStation in 1997 as a racing game.
It landed about 2 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1997 include Grand Theft Auto, Final Fantasy VII and Duke Nukem 3D. Among the 160 PS1 racing games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the Need for Speed series; on the PS1 you can also try Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed, Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit and Need for Speed: High Stakes. The series also appears on other systems with The Need for Speed (3DO) and Need for Speed: Nitro (DS). Electronic Arts also made World Cup 98, NASCAR Rumble and Road Rash 3D for the PS1.
Need for Speed II 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 PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a story or exploration rather than laps
What playing Need for Speed II 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 II cheats & codes
10 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| RCJC Pad 1 | 700E3042
???? |
|---|---|
| AnAc Pad 1 | 700E3040
???? |
| PAL2NTSC | 342D2BEF
4915 |
| Y-Fix | 842CBEE0
EEA2 |
| Actual level | 800E2C90
???? |
| Hollywood selectable | 342BD646
DAE9 |
Need for Speed II walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Need for Speed II FAQ
When did Need for Speed II come out on the PS1?
Need for Speed II was released for the PlayStation in 1997.
Who made Need for Speed II?
It was developed by Electronic Arts.
Is Need for Speed II multiplayer?
Yes. Need for Speed II supports up to 2 players.
How long does Need for Speed II take to play?
As a racing game, Need for Speed II 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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