Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2
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The following cheat codes are for Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 on PC.
| CHEAT CODES | |
|---|---|
| Add the following codes to the command line parameter, then start the game. | |
| Disable Confirmations | +nofrustration |
| Disable Mipmapping | +nomipmap |
| Disable Movies | +nomovie |
| Disable Music | +nomusic |
| Disable On Screen Display (HUD) | +nofrontend |
| Disable Particle Effects | +noparticles |
| Disable Reverberation | +noreverb |
| Disable Sound Effects | +nosnd |
| Enables Main Menu (Startup) | +minfront |
| Enables Screenshots | +screenshots |
| Invisible to Others (Ghost Mode) | +ghost |
| Only Police Helicopters | +helicoptersOnly |
| Unlocks All Events | +opentree |
The following cheat codes are for Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 on PlayStation 2.
| CHEAT CODES | |
|---|---|
| Enter the following codes at the main menu. | |
| Aston Martin V12 Vanquish | bttnR2, dpadRight, bttnR2, dpadRight, bttnTriangle, dpadLeft, bttnTriangle, dpadLeft |
| BMW Z8 | bttnSquare, dpadRight, bttnSquare, dpadRight, bttnR2, bttnTriangle, bttnR2, bttnTriangle |
| Carrera GT NFS | bttnR2, bttnTriangle (x3), bttnR1, bttnSquare (x2), bttnTriangle |
| Championship Event 31 | bttnL1, bttnSquare, bttnR2 (x3), bttnR1, bttnL1, bttnSquare |
| Chrome Cars | bttnL2, bttnR2, dpadLeft, bttnSquare, dpadLeft (x3), bttnR2 |
| Clk GTR NFS | bttnTriangle, dpadLeft (x3), bttnL1, bttnL2 (x2), dpadLeft |
| F1 LM NFS Edition | bttnR1, bttnSquare (x3), bttnR2, dpadLeft (x2), bttnSquare |
| Ferrari 360 Modena | dpadLeft, bttnSquare (x3), bttnR1, bttnL2 (x2), bttnSquare |
| Ferrari 360 Spider | bttnR2, bttnSquare, bttnR2, bttnSquare, bttnTriangle, bttnL2, bttnTriangle, bttnL2 |
| Ferrari F50 | bttnL1, bttnTriangle, bttnL1, bttnTriangle, dpadRight, bttnL2, dpadRight, bttnL2 |
| Ferrari F550 | bttnL1, bttnSquare, bttnL1, bttnSquare, dpadRight, bttnR1, dpadRight, bttnR1 |
| Ford TS50 | dpadRight, dpadLeft, dpadRight, dpadLeft, bttnR2, bttnSquare, bttnR2, bttnSquare |
| Heavy Fog Effect | bttnTriangle, bttnSquare, dpadRight, bttnR2, dpadRight (x3), bttnSquare |
| HSV Coupe GTS | bttnL1, bttnL2, bttnL1, bttnL2, bttnR1, bttnTriangle, bttnR1, bttnTriangle |
| Lamborgini Diablo 6.0 VT | dpadRight, bttnR2, dpadRight, bttnR2, bttnR1, bttnL1, bttnR1, bttnL1 |
| Lotus Elise | bttnTriangle, bttnR2, bttnTriangle, bttnR2, dpadLeft, bttnSquare, dpadLeft, bttnSquare |
| McLaren F1 | bttnTriangle, bttnL1, bttnTriangle, bttnL1, bttnR1, dpadLeft, bttnR1, dpadLeft |
| McLaren F1 LM | bttnSquare, bttnL1, bttnSquare, bttnL1, bttnTriangle, dpadRight, bttnTriangle, dpadRight |
| McLaren F1 LM NFS Edition | bttnR1, bttnSquare (x3), bttnR2, dpadLeft (x2), bttnSquare |
| Mercedes CL55 AMG | bttnL1, dpadRight, bttnL1, dpadRight, bttnL2, bttnSquare, bttnL2, bttnSquare |
| Mercedes CLK GTR | bttnR2, bttnR1, bttnR2, bttnR1, dpadLeft, bttnTriangle, dpadLeft, bttnTriangle |
| Motion Blur Effect | bttnL2, bttnL1, bttnR1, bttnSquare, bttnR1 (x3), bttnL1 |
| Murcielago NFS | bttnL1, bttnR2 (x3), dpadLeft, bttnSquare (x2), bttnR2 |
| Porsche Carrera GT | dpadLeft, dpadRight, dpadLeft, dpadRight, bttnR1, bttnR2, bttnR1, bttnR2 |
| Pursuit Mustang Cobra R | dpadLeft, bttnSquare, dpadLeft, bttnSquare, bttnR2, bttnR1, bttnR2, bttnR1 |
| R/C Car (Small Car) | dpadRight, bttnTriangle, bttnL1, bttnR1, bttnL1 (x3), bttnTriangle |
| Racer Bonus Event | dpadRight, bttnSquare, dpadLeft (x3), bttnR2, dpadRight, bttnSquare |
| Unlock Corvette Z06 | dpadLeft, bttnR2, dpadLeft, bttnR2, bttnL1, bttnR1, bttnL1, bttnR1 |
| Video Mode | bttnL1, bttnR1, dpadRight, bttnSquare, dpadRight (x3), bttnR1 |
The following cheat codes are for Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 on Xbox.
| CHEAT CODE | |
|---|---|
| Enter the following code at the main menu. | |
| Unlock All Tracks | bttnX, bttnB, bttnB, bttnLT, bttnLT, bttnY, dpadUp, dpadDown, dpadRight, dpadUp |
| NO KNOWN CODES | |
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| There are no known cheat codes for Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 on GameCube. |
About Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 is a 2002 arcade racer that served as the debut of the franchise on sixth-generation consoles. It centers on the thrill of high-speed chases between exotic supercars—like the Lamborghini Murciélago and Ferrari F50—and relentless police units. The game features two primary paths: the World Championship, which focuses on traditional racing, and the Hot Pursuit mode, where players must either evade the law or get behind the wheel of a cruiser to bust speeders. A key element of the gameplay is the tactical police AI, which utilizes roadblocks, spike strips, and even helicopters that drop explosive depth charges to stop racers.
Experience varies remarkably between versions because they were developed by different teams. The PlayStation 2 version, developed by EA Black Box, is widely considered the superior edition; it features a unique physics engine, more cinematic camera angles, and a "Be the Cop" mode with deeper progression. The GameCube, Xbox, and PC versions were developed by EA Seattle and are often described as being more "floaty" in their handling, lacking the visual polish and specific mission structures found on the PS2. While the Xbox and GameCube editions benefit from faster loading and 480p support, the PS2 version remains the definitive choice for enthusiasts due to its more responsive driving mechanics and atmospheric detail. Whether you are dodging a helicopter on your PS2 or screaming down a coastal highway on your Xbox, Hot Pursuit 2 is a high-water mark for the series' original arcade philosophy.