Using a 100% complete save file for Need for Speed: Underground Rivals
On Windows/Mac:
- The Garage: Go to "My Cars." Look for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII. Is it there? Good. Now check its performance rating. A true Top save has "Stage 3" (the purple/pink tier) parts on every category.
- The Wrap Editor: A legitimate Top save has the "Samurai" and "Wraith" unique vinyls unlocked. These are only available for beating the final Top difficulty boss.
- World Map Icon: Every single node on the world map should be green (completed). No gray circles.
- GameFAQs: User “Rampage” and “SonicRacer” have clean, 100% saves under the game’s “Saves” section.
- Reddit r/PSP: Search “NFS Underground Rivals save” – weekly threads still share Google Drive links.
- The Internet Archive: Some user uploaded a full set of region-specific max saves in 2021. Search “PSP NFS Underground Rivals perfect save collection.”
Keep it sideways, keep it underground.
5. Maxed Out Visual Rating
In Rivals, a car’s "Visual Rating" (stars from 1 to 7) dictates what magazine covers you land. A 7-star rating requires the rarest combo of widebody kits, carbon fiber, and neon. Top save data has at least one car with a 7-star rating.
- Some "Top" saves found online were created using CWCheat (infinite nitrous, money hacks). These are safe to use, but you cannot "undo" the cheats once the save is written. If you want a clean experience, look for a "100% Legit" save file.
Method A: USB Transfer (Fastest)