For the sequel, see Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2. For the 2010 game, see Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit.
Key points
- Original installer doesn't work on 64-bit systems. Use the fan-made installer.
- If plan on using the widescreen patch you don't need the fan-made 64-bit installer.
General information
- Need for Speed Wiki
Availability
Source |
DRM |
Notes |
Keys |
OS |
Retail |
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Amazon.com |
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Only second-hand retail copies available. |
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DLC and expansion packs
Name |
Notes |
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Ferrari 456M GT |
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Jaguar XKR |
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Lister Storm |
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Spectre R42 |
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Ford Falcon GT |
By default only in Australian release |
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HSV VT GTS |
By default only in Australian release |
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Chevrolet Corvette C5 Indy 500 Pace Car |
By default only in Wal-Mart release |
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- All official add-on cars (and their showcases) were released for free by EA.
- All official add-ons come as *.exe files and can only be installed if game was installed with original installer and all registry entries are present.
Essential improvements
Widescreen patch
The widescreen patch contains support for widescreen resolutions as well as a lot of bugfixes.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video settings
Template:Video settings
- The patch contains support for widescreen resolutions as well as a lot of bugfixes.
Input settings
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Network
Multiplayer types
Issues fixed
Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows
System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
95 |
98 |
Processor (CPU) |
Pentium 166 MHz
| Pentium 200 MHz |
System memory (RAM) |
16 MB |
32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
90 MB |
110 MB |
Video card (GPU) |
High Color capable IBM PCI
| 100% 3dfx Glide Compatible 12 MB of VRAM |
References