The gameplay in Need for Speed Underground Portable is similar to its console counterpart, with some tweaks to accommodate the PSP's controls and portability. Players can choose from a variety of high-performance cars, each with its own strengths and weaknesses, and compete in various racing modes, including:
This article dives deep into the history of handheld Underground titles, the technical compromises of the past, the wave of community-led "portable" projects, and why a modern remaster remains the industry’s most obvious missed opportunity. Need for Speed Underground Portable