YouTuber mryeester connected his 2012 Honda CR-V to a laptop via USB and uses Python
scripts to read real-time sensor data from the car's onboard diagnostics (OBD2) port.

The gas pedal controls acceleration in Need for Speed Underground by sending throttle data to the game.
Steering input from the real steering wheel is integrated but requires a more complex setup, explained in a longer video.

This setup works by reading sensor data such as throttle position from the car's OBD2 port.
A Python library processes the data and translates it into game input.

- Shorter video with gas pedal setup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Sb4xepldRE
- Longer video with wheel details: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnrRoK2L3OI
- Source: Tom's Hardware: https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/controllers-gamepads/gamer-turns-2012-honda-cr-v-into-need-for-speed-underground-controller-laptop-reads-throttle-input-using-obd-and-a-python-library-no-luck-with-steering

Need for Speed: Underground is now over 20 years old, and the English Big Box edition
has become a true collector's item. Complete copies in excellent condition are very rare.

These can sometimes be found on eBay with high price tags - between €300 and €500 (approximately $320 to $540 USD).
Cheaper versions appear occasionally but usually show heavy wear or are missing parts.

For any true NFS Underground fan, owning a Big Box in mint condition is like having the Holy Grail.
Personally, I'd hesitate to spend that much, but it would be amazing to add one to my NFS collection.

For comparison: a NFS High Stakes Big Box in good condition cost me about €80 a few years ago -
but Underground is definitely a different level right now.

Check out current listings here: https://ebay.us/m/BVncEX

Warning: Prices change frequently on marketplaces like eBay,
so what you see today might be different tomorrow. Keep that in mind when checking listings.

Today, we welcome a new competitor in the NFS.onl Free Run leaderboard.
In just a few weeks, godfecto has successfully uploaded times for all tracks, both forward and backward
earning himself a solid 31st place on the Free Run leaderboard.

Here are his best times, all with the Mazda RX-7:

Olympic Square Forward: 0:40.57 Backward: 0:40.91
Atlantica Forward: 0:39.85 Backward: 0:39.89
Inner City Forward: 0:42.70 Backward: 0:42.85
Stadium Forward: 0:49.61 Backward: 0:50.32
National Rail Forward: 0:40.76 Backward: 0:42.42
Market Street Forward: 1:03.63 Backward: 1:03.67
Terminal Forward: 0:47.32 Backward: 0:46.80
Port Royal Forward: 0:40.58 Backward: 0:41.42

Total time: 12:13.30

Congrats on making it into the rankings, godfecto!
Getting all those track times uploaded in just weeks shows some serious dedication.
Keep it up and have fun with NFS Underground!

If you're a Need for Speed: Underground fan and into model cars,
you might want to check out WammShop on Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/at/shop/WammShop?section_id=46331413

They offer decals and vinyls for model cars inspired by designs from
NFS Underground, other racing games, and the wider tuning and motorsport scene.

I always find it cool when something from NFS Underground pops up in real life -
even if it's just small stuff like this.

Take a look, maybe you'll find something to pimp out one of your model cars.

Not trying to advertise or anything, just thought it's pretty cool and worth sharing.