Need for Speed Underground J (PS2/JP only)

**ave** · 05-15-2012

Around 6 months after the release of NFS:U in Japan (Dec 23rd 2003), there was a revision released as "Need for Speed Undeground J" under the EA Best Hits-label in Japan only. It's supposed to feature a "graphic mode" (new, japanese specific, car colors?) and some other changes, aimed at the Japanese audience.
Does anyone know the exact differences between this and the original Western version?

Also I don't think the J-version was ever released for Xbox and GameCube, or was it?

**Shinebi** · 05-16-2012

By the looks of the backside, it seems they implemented Japanese bodywork decals from 'ArtFactory', which were on display on a recent autosalon show?

http://www.japan.ea.com/underground/

**HEX1GON** · 05-16-2012

I'd have to play through it, I know underground inside out so I'd be able to spot the differences... Not sure if I'd be able to find a image of the disc...

**cez** · 05-16-2012

I've never played a NFS title but region-specific releases are always interesting. After a quick search on Yahoo Auctions it seems that only the PS2 got the modified/upgraded versions. This auction also shows "NFS:U 2 - Shadou", another J-only release it seems, which also features designs by Art Factory: http://page6.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f107378396

**Blai** · 06-07-2012

Interesting find right here
anyone has any in-game videos or images of the Art Factory graphics?

**darkado** · 06-07-2012

i think more games should have region specific goodies so that we, "the modchip crowd" could play all of them :D

**ave** · 06-09-2012

I just bought this for $5, couldn't resist and fits perfectly in my extensive "Western games for Japanese PS2" fetish collection LOL. Guess I may find out some differences as soon as I get my hands on a JPN PS2 and post them here in late June. I played quite a bit of NFS:U on PC back when it came out, so I still remember what should be there and what's new.