: Rain effects may flicker or fail to render properly if you exceed 60 FPS.

: On some setups, extreme frame rates (500+) can cause the automatic gearbox to shift slowly or incorrectly.

: Open scripts\NFSUnderground2.WidescreenFix.ini with a text editor like Notepad.

: Get the NFSUnderground2.WidescreenFix.zip and extract its contents ( dinput8.dll and the scripts folder) into your main game directory.

: Find the line FPSLimit = 0 . Change it to 60 for a stable experience, or -1 to match your monitor’s refresh rate.

: You can force Windows to prioritize the game by enabling "Ultimate Performance" in your PC's power plan settings.

: Ensure HighFPSCutscenes = 1 is enabled to allow cinematic scenes to run at up to 60 FPS. Critical Side Effects of High Frame Rates

: Right-click your game executable and set it to run in Compatibility Mode for Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or 3) for better stability. Alternate Methods: Emulation (PCSX2) [NFSU2] slow gearbox in high FPS · Issue #1180 - GitHub

remains a cult classic, but playing it on modern hardware often reveals its age through locked frame rates and aspect ratio issues. To achieve a smooth 60 FPS (or higher), most players rely on the ThirteenAG Widescreen Fix , which includes a built-in frame rate uncap and limiter. Essential "60 FPS" Mod: ThirteenAG Widescreen Fix

: It is recommended to enable SingleCoreAffinity = 1 in the .ini file to prevent crashes on modern multi-core CPUs. Performance Optimization for Modern Systems If you are still seeing low performance or stuttering: