Setting Up Your Console
Set up your PlayStation game console according to the instructions in the Instruction Manual. Make sure the power is OFF before inserting or removing a compact disc. Insert the Need for Speed disc and close the CD door. Insert game Controllers and turn on the PlayStation game console. When the language screen appears, use the Directional button up/down to highlight the language. Use the X button to advance to the next screen. To skip the introductory videos, press START. The Title screen appears.
Press START or X to continue to the Game Mode screen. See Game Mode.
Welcome to The Need for Speed!
Welcome to the high-speed world of ROAD & TRACK Presents: The Need for Speed™! The Need for Speed combines spine-tingling action with awesome graphics. As you race down an alpine road in your choice of eight high performance cars, you'll be amazed by the detail and realism. The sophisticated physics model recreates the feel of the cars themselves; you'll notice the difference in handling, braking, and raw power. Plan your strategy for each track—there are six to choose from during normal play, and each demands a different style of driving. There's also a bonus track if you win the Tournament.
The four game modes include options to compete against a second player via Link mode or on a split screen. With different cars, different tracks, and different styles of racing fuelling your need for speed, you'll find your addiction growing to a fever pitch. No need to worry—when you crash and burn in this game, there's always another day.
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7 different race locations—3 open road tracks and 3 closed circuit tracks, plus 1 bonus track.
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Multiple camera angles and instant replay let you see your spectacular crashes in full detail.
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Beautiful graphics improve the sensation of speed.
Options
Customise your game sound, and control options.
Audio
To adjust Audio volumes, highlight the sound option you want to adjust and use the Directional button left/right.
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SONG SELECT: Choose a song to hear while racing. The song that you choose starts to play a moment after you have finished cycling through the choices.
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MENU MUSIC VOLUME: Adjust the volume of music played in the menus and between races.
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RACING MUSIC VOLUME: Adjust the volume of music played during the game.
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SOUND EFFECTS VOLUME: Adjust the volume of sound effects played during the game.
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NARRATION: Toggle the narrator ON/OFF.
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STEREO: Toggle between STEREO/MONO. (Select MONO if you do not have a stereo TV.)
When you are finished, press X to accept changes. The Options screen appears. To return to the Options screen, press [triangle button].
Controls
To select the Controller to be configured, highlight the Player bar and use the Directional button left/right.
To cycle through different Controller configurations, highlight the Configuration bar and use the Directional button left/right. A chart of the new control configuration appears.
When you are finished, press X to accept changes or press [triangle button] to return to the previous screen. The Options screen appears.
Memory Card
To access Memory card options, highlight the option you want and press X.
Note: After inserting your Memory card, please wait a few seconds before saving or loading.
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Memory Card: Toggle between Memory cards 1 and 2.
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Load Records: Load all records saved on the memory card.
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Save Records: Save records set during the current session.
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Save Settings: Save customised option settings.
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Save Tournament: Save current tournament standings.
When finished, press X to accept changes. Press [triangle button] to return to the Options menu. When finished, press [triangle button] to return to Game Mode screen.
View Credits
To view credits, highlight the View Credits bar and press X. When finished, press [triangle button] to return to Game Mode screen.
Race Type
Choose one of four different kinds of races.
Time Trial
Race in any car on any track against the clock. This is a flat out duel against time; there are no cops or traffic to distract you.
EA TIP: This is a great mode for practicing and learning the cars and tracks. Start with Rusty Springs Raceway and Autumn Valley Speedway, as they are easier to learn on than the more winding tracks.
When you set records in this mode, they are marked by a "T.T." to distinguish them from records obtained during a race.
Head to Head
Race against a single opponent, either the computer or another player on a split screen or in Link Mode. You can select any car or track. If you select an open road track (i.e., Alpine, Coastal, or City), you'll face traffic and cops to make things more challenging.
Records in this mode are marked by an "H.H." to distinguish them from records obtained during a race.
No Mercy Mode
To disable traffic, cops, and any computer racing assistance between opponents: Highlight HEAD TO HEAD, and press and hold L1 + R2. While holding L1 + R2, press X to choose No Mercy Mode and advance to the Race Location screen.
Single Race
Select this mode to race against seven computer opponents, or six computer opponents and a friend. The car you select for your computer opponent is used by all computer drivers unless you select THE PACK, in which case each type of car will be raced by a different computer driver. The open road tracks have been blocked off to
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