The Need for Speed: Special Edition
by EA Canada·published by Electronic Arts
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Need for Speed: Special Edition adds two new race tracks (Burnt Sienna and Transtropolis), changeable time of day settings, 8-player network/modem support, in-game music, and Windows 95 support to Need for Speed.
The game lets you drive 8 speed devils including Lamborghini Diablo VT, Ferrari 512TR, and Porsche 911 Carrera. The race tracks are highly detailed with the help of texture mapped vector graphics The soundtrack is digitally recorded, and of professional quality.
Need for Speed SE has indepth coverage of the cars and race tracks. Video clips of the cars are also included.
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Modes
Perspective
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Ported as
Languages
1 languages, with audio, subtitles and interface
| Language | audio | subtitles | interface |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | — |
Game details
Business Model
Commercial
Media Type
CD-ROM
Screen Orientation
Landscape
Color Depth
8-bit (256 colors)
Input Devices Supported/Optional
Keyboard, Mouse, Other Input Devices, Racing/Steering Wheel
Controller Types Supported
Analog Joystick
Multiplayer Options
LAN, Modem, Null-modem cable
Number of Offline Players
1-8 Players
Number of Online Players
2 Players
System requirements
Min. CPU Class Required
Intel Pentium
Min. OS Class Required
Windows 95
Min. RAM Required
12 MB
Min. DirectX Version Required
DirectX 2
Min. CD-ROM Drive Speed Required
2X (300 KB/s)
Min. Video Memory Required
512 KB
Video Modes Supported
Full screen
Video Resolutions Supported
640×480
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Also known as
Road & Track presents: The Need For Speed: Special Edition — Full formal title
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Released
1996
Series
Need for SpeedPlatforms
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