Need for Speed: Underground (PS2)

This page is for the PS2 version of Need for Speed: Underground. For mods for the PC version of Need for Speed: Underground, see Need for Speed: Underground.

SilentPatch

BUNDLED

Last update: March 12, 2025

This patch is shipped with PCSX2 starting with v2.3.221.

This small SilentPatch primarily addresses the infamous “Magazine 22” issue, where a bug in the game’s implementation made the unlock requirements nearly impossible to meet. Additionally, several smaller bugs have also been fixed.

  • Fixed the unlock requirements for Magazine 22, which is awarded for setting a Drift Track record. The magazine is now awarded for beating the average lap high score, ensuring the requirements are fair regardless of the number of laps in the event.
  • Drift events now display the total score as their High Score instead of style points.
  • Fixed a buffer overflow issue in the UI display of opponent names. This resolves a bug where Samantha’s name appeared corrupted during races.

Setup instructions


NTSC-U

PAL

NTSC-J (Original)

NTSC-K

See source on GitHub

Trigger control mappings

BUNDLED

Last update: February 19, 2025

This patch is shipped with PCSX2 starting with v2.3.184.

This patch refines the range of trigger inputs in the stock Type 3 mapping, and adds a new Type 6 mapping, mirroring the bindings from the Xbox version.

Setup instructions


NTSC-U

PAL

NTSC-J NTSC-J (J-Tune/EA Best Hits)

NTSC-K

See source on GitHub

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