We also had the chance to try out the online experience for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox, and we were pleased by what we saw. The transition to online play on both platforms was smooth and comparable in terms of functionality. The game offers the basic EA Sports features, such as messenger, friends lists, and chat ( via headset or typing), which is a comfortable fit. Once you log on you´ll find the same basic options across both platforms. You´ll be able to check on news about the NFSU2 online community, hop into a quick game that´s randomly generated, search for a game using specific parameters, choose and customize your online set of wheels, and check out your ranking. The ranking system in NFSU2 will likely serve as the game´s big draw for competitive racers. You´ll see that you´ll be able to choose to play ranked or unranked games, which lets you either work on your standing in the game´s leaderboards or just play for fun. Ranked games will move up your standing and prestige on the online boards, which can create a little bit of an ego boost at the same time. The team has thrown in a bonus for players who excel online. The special bonus can only be seen online by your competitors, so it gives you that extra bit of bragging rights.
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