December 03, 2004 -

About Our Head-to-Head This feature series is designed to compare multi-platform videogames. The basic rule of thumb when comparing a game across multiple systems is this: never assume anything. Sometimes the results are obvious, other times they are not. The goal of the Head-to-Head is to arm readers with enough information so they can make their own decision. We will make our recommendation in each area, trying to base the decision on the facts and not personal biases. Whether you agree with the outcome or not, we only hope that you could make a sound decision based on the information we've provided. That is the main goal. All comparisons are drawn on the highest level of equipment possible; essentially, we make sure everything is compared and contrasted in its best form. In the following, we hope you find all the information you need. If not, please feel free to follow up with a question to our mailbag.

Need for Speed Underground 2 (GCN, PS2, Xbox, PC)
Only a year off of its blockbuster, mod-crazy hit and EA is already back with a sequel. Need for Speed Underground 2 builds on the millions of customizing options and adds the ability to tune and upgrade your car's performance as well. All of this takes place in the heart of a huge metropolis and, unlike the original NFSU, you'll be burning rubber anywhere you want to go, looking for challenges that appear on your map.

With an impressive list of cars and customization options, it's a solid sequel worth taking for a spin on GCN, PS2, Xbox, or PC. Are they very different from each other? Hop in as we put them each on the Dyno and see what the really have to offer.