PlayStation Portable · 2011
Shift 2 Unleashed
A 2011 PlayStation Portable racing game published by Electronic Arts.
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Format
- UMD
- Genre
- racing video game
- Released
- 2011
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Overview
Shift 2 Unleashed is part of the Need for Speed franchise and focuses on closed-circuit track racing. The PSP edition runs from a UMD disc, the same physical media Sony used for most of the handheld's software lineup. The game was released in 2011 and carries a racing video game classification.
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Why it matters
The title represents a moment when a major Need for Speed entry reached the PlayStation Portable. UMD copies of this era remain a small part of the handheld's physical library, making them interesting objects for PSP collectors.
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The physical edition
A complete UMD edition typically includes the game disc, a cardboard sleeve, and a printed manual. Regional variants may differ in language, rating label, and box artwork, so inspect the actual item before purchase.
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Playing it today
The game requires a PSP with a working UMD drive. Single-player career mode works offline, while online features may no longer be available.