Unlock the secrets of Need for Speed Underground PC keyboard controls. Master steering, throttle, braking, and special moves with our easy-to-read guide.
Alright, let's get you set up with the keyboard controls for Need for Speed Underground on PC. You've got a few options here, and honestly, the 'recommended' settings aren't set in stone. What feels good to you is what matters most, but this chart will give you a solid starting point.
| Primary | Secondary | Recommended | |
| Steering (left) | Left | Num 4 | Left |
| Steering (right) | Right | Num 6 | Right |
| Throttle | Up | Num 8 | Up |
| Brake/Reverse | Down | Num 5 | Space |
| E-brake * | Right Shift | Shift | Shift |
| Nitrous Boost | Space | N | X |
| Shift Up | Ins | A | A |
| Shift Down | Del | Z | Z |
| Look back | B | Right Ctrl | B |
| Camera Change | C | Enter | C |
| Reset car | R | Home | R |
| Pause Game | Esc | P | Esc |
A quick note on the E-brake (Emergency Brake): Holding it down applies more pressure, which is great for stopping quickly. But for those sweet drifts you see in the game? You'll just want to tap it briefly while holding your steering input (left or right) when you've got some speed built up. It's also often called the handbrake.
Experiment with these! Find what feels natural for you as you're weaving through the streets and pulling off those insane drifts. Happy racing!
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