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PlayStation · Racing
Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Racing |
| Developer | Eden Studios / Étrange Libellules |
| 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 32 |
Released for the PlayStation in 2001, Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed is a racing game developed by Eden Studios / Étrange Libellules and published by Electronic Arts.
It landed about 6 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2001 include Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Worms World Party and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3. Among the 160 PS1 racing games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Need for Speed series; on the PS1 you can also try Need for Speed II, 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).
Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed 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: Porsche Unleashed 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: Porsche Unleashed cheats & codes
35 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| RCJC Pad 1 | 700C6102
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|---|---|
| RCJC Pad 2 | 700C612A
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| AnAc Pad 1 | 700C6100
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| AnAc Pad 2 | 700C6128
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| Y-Fix | 842006EC
723E |
| Stopwatch 00:00:00 | 34225EF0
3C26 |
Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
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Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed FAQ
When did Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed come out on the PS1?
Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed was released for the PlayStation in 2001.
Who made Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed?
It was developed by Eden Studios / Étrange Libellules and published by Electronic Arts.
Is Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed multiplayer?
Yes. Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed supports up to 2 players.
How long does Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed take to play?
As a racing game, Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed 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: Porsche Unleashed 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.