Difference between revisions of "Need for Speed: Underground 2"
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===Effects flicker (Windows 10)=== | ===Effects flicker (Windows 10)=== | ||
Some effects, such as rain, car respawn effect or the nos flames, flicker or glitch. Otherwise, no issues.{{cn|date=August 2015}} | Some effects, such as rain, car respawn effect or the nos flames, flicker or glitch. Otherwise, no issues.{{cn|date=August 2015}} | ||
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+ | # Open Proprieties from speed2.exe | ||
+ | # Go to Compatibility Tab | ||
+ | # Set "Run this program in compatibility mode for: Windows XP (Service Pack 2) | ||
+ | # Click OK | ||
===Particle System Lags (Windows 10)=== | ===Particle System Lags (Windows 10)=== |
Revision as of 15:53, 11 October 2016
Developers | |
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EA Canada | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
EAGL 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 9, 2004 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
⤏ Go to series page | |
The Need for Speed | 1994 |
Need for Speed II | 1997 |
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (series) | |
Need for Speed: High Stakes | 1999 |
Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed | 2000 |
Need for Speed: Underground (series) | |
Need for Speed: Most Wanted (series) | |
Need for Speed: Carbon | 2006 |
Need for Speed: ProStreet | 2007 |
Need for Speed: Undercover | 2008 |
Need for Speed: Shift (series) | |
Need for Speed: World | 2010 |
Need for Speed: The Run | 2011 |
Need for Speed Rivals | 2013 |
Need for Speed (2016) | 2016 |
Need for Speed Payback | 2017 |
Need for Speed: Edge | 2017 |
Need for Speed Heat | 2019 |
Need for Speed Unbound | 2022 |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | DRM: SafeDisc v3 disc check | |||
Amazon.com | Retail disc only. |
- A compilation of the original Need for Speed: Underground, Underground 2 and Most Wanted is also available.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Patches
Latest patch can be found on EA's FTP server
- Patch 1.2. Strongly recommended.
Modifications
- Dragozool's texture mod - Many stuff retextured for a better looking city
- Visual Reputation Remover - Progress through the career without turning your car into a carnival float.
Disable regional lock (play with both EU and US exclusive cars at the same time)
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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- Key bindings are stored in
%COMMONPROGRAMFILES(x86)%\DirectX\DirectInput\User Maps
(%COMMONPROGRAMFILES%\DirectX\DirectInput\User Maps
on 32-bit Windows).
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- A no-CD executable is required for the operation. If you also plan to modify the FoV, the ReLOADeD US crack is required. Both can be found on the net.
Instructions |
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Field of view (FOV)
- ReLOADeD US crack is needed. Other versions won't work.[1]
- ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix already comes with vertical FOV adjustement.
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Italian | ||||
Russian |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | Console versions only. | |||
LAN play | 6 | |||
Online play | 6 |
Issues fixed
Custom bindings lost on game restart
- Windows Vista and later lack a file needed for the game to remember custom mappings.
Instructions |
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Random Crashing on entering/exiting shops
Can be caused by multiple CPUs. Set affinity for speed2.exe to use only 1 CPU.[citation needed]
Instructions |
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Effects flicker (Windows 10)
Some effects, such as rain, car respawn effect or the nos flames, flicker or glitch. Otherwise, no issues.[citation needed]
Instructions |
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- Open Proprieties from speed2.exe
- Go to Compatibility Tab
- Set "Run this program in compatibility mode for: Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
- Click OK
Particle System Lags (Windows 10)
Particle system causes lag, mostly at start of races, turning it off gets rid of the issue
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, ME, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 933 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 2 ATI Radeon 7500 32 MB of VRAM |