Need For Speed: Underground Gamecube

The GameCube version lacks the "motion blur" effect present in the PS2 and Xbox builds. When you hit the nitrous, the screen doesn't warp and stretch in the same dramatic fashion. It’s a minor graphical concession, but for a game about speed, it takes away a little of the sensory overload.

The PS2 version suffered from "jaggies" and a lower resolution due to its lack of anti-aliasing. The GameCube, with its ATI graphics chip, produced a cleaner, sharper image. While the Xbox boasted the highest resolution and custom soundtracks, the GameCube sits comfortably in the middle: brighter colors than the Xbox, cleaner textures than the PS2. The frame rate is solid, rarely dipping below 30fps even in the chaotic 5-lap sprints. need for speed underground gamecube

, the GameCube version is the best way to play on a CRT television via component cables. The controller’s analog triggers feel purpose-built for the drag racing launch sequences. Plus, with the GameCube’s recent resurgence in retro gaming popularity (and modding via Swiss to force 480p), Need for Speed: Underground looks shockingly vibrant. The GameCube version lacks the "motion blur" effect