# NFS Underground 2 Browser Controls: Keyboard, Pads and Touch > NFS Underground 2 Browser supports keyboard, controllers, wheels and touch, but we only tested the keyboard on a desktop. NFS Underground 2 Browser is an unofficial fan project that is not affiliated with or endorsed by Electronic Arts. This wiki is run by UBG76, which does not host, stream or link to the game. Page: https://ubg76.uk/wiki/nfs-underground-2/guides/controllers-wheels-touch/ - Game: NFS Underground 2 Browser - Verified version: Oct 31, 2026 update - Verified date: November 1, 2026 NFS Underground 2 Browser supports a keyboard, controllers, wheels and touch controls. The keyboard layout is on the port's Controls tab and matches the table below. For controllers, wheels and touch we only have the port's own notes, because we tested the game on a desktop in Chrome on November 1, 2026 and never connected a pad, a wheel or a touch screen. We say so again where it matters. Phone behavior in particular is unverified. ## Which keyboard keys does the game use? The arrow keys steer and drive, and the rest sit around them. The Controls tab lists these, and the full list is in the [controls table](/wiki/nfs-underground-2/controls/). | Action | Key | |---|---| | [Throttle, brake and reverse](/wiki/nfs-underground-2/controls/#up-down) | Up and Down | | [Steer](/wiki/nfs-underground-2/controls/#left-right) | Left and Right, or W S A D | | [Nitrous](/wiki/nfs-underground-2/controls/#alt) | Alt | | [Handbrake](/wiki/nfs-underground-2/controls/#space) | Space | | [Shift up and down](/wiki/nfs-underground-2/controls/#shift-ctrl) | Shift and Ctrl (manual) | | Camera, look back | C and B | | Respawn | R | | Drift mode, in free roam | [X](/wiki/nfs-underground-2/controls/#x) | | Pause | Esc or P | In menus, use the arrow keys and Enter, and Esc goes back. Change keys in the game's Options, Controls. The October 31 update also fixed keys held while the game lost focus, so they work again without pressing them again. We used the keyboard in our test, and the Transmission prompt offers Manual or Auto before a race. ## Does it work with a controller? The port says it supports controllers. The start page names the controller in a few spots, such as Start in place of Esc for saving and the right stick for quick chat (twice). The left stick click sounds the horn. The October 29 update lowered input lag with controllers and touch controls. We did not connect a controller, and we have no list of which models work. ## Can you use a steering wheel? Yes, the port lists wheels among its supported devices. The October 30 update says that with a wheel connected, keyboard steering no longer turns to full lock at speed. We did not test one. The page does not list wheel models or force feedback options, so we have nothing to say on either. ## Can an RC radio act as a wheel? The October 29 changelog says RC radios drive as a wheel. That is the whole note, so we cannot say which radios or adapters work or how to set them up. Treat it as untested. ## How do touch controls work? Touch controls put Steering on the left or right and Nitro on the same side as the steering, plus a Drift button and a Career status button in free roam. These come from the changelog: | Date | Touch change | |---|---| | October 29 | Fewer buttons, a Drift button and the 4:3 HUD on phones | | October 31 | Steering on the left or right, Nitro on the steering side, Career status button | | October 31 | Hold Steering to open the touch settings | | October 31 | No Quick chat button when quick chat is off | Hold the steering control to open the touch settings. With quick chat on, a chat button replaces the 1 to 4 keys. The October 30 update also kept the help bar on Auto from covering the paint list or part names on touch screens. ## What are the phone defaults? Phones start at 75% resolution and show up to 16 cars. The start page says phones begin at a [resolution scale](/wiki/nfs-underground-2/settings/#resolution-scale) of 75%, and the October 26 update says phones start at 16 other players' cars (tablets at 24, with a cap of 32). The [frame rate](/wiki/nfs-underground-2/settings/#frame-rate) page text says 30 is steadier on slow phones and saves battery. The same update brought lighter graphics to start with and sound that no longer chops up on phones. We did not test any of this. ## Which wiki entries support this guide? Use these entries to check the game facts discussed in this guide. - [Up and Down arrows](https://ubg76.uk/wiki/nfs-underground-2/controls/#up-down): Up and Down arrows are the keyboard keys for throttle, brake and reverse in NFS Underground 2 Browser. - [Left and Right arrows](https://ubg76.uk/wiki/nfs-underground-2/controls/#left-right): Left and Right arrows are the keyboard keys for steering, with W, S, A and D as an alternative in NFS Underground 2 Browser. - [Alt](https://ubg76.uk/wiki/nfs-underground-2/controls/#alt): Alt is the keyboard key for nitrous in NFS Underground 2 Browser. - [Space](https://ubg76.uk/wiki/nfs-underground-2/controls/#space): Space is the keyboard key for the handbrake in NFS Underground 2 Browser. - [Shift and Ctrl](https://ubg76.uk/wiki/nfs-underground-2/controls/#shift-ctrl): Shift and Ctrl are the keyboard keys for shifting up and down with a manual transmission in NFS Underground 2 Browser. - [X](https://ubg76.uk/wiki/nfs-underground-2/controls/#x): X is the keyboard key for drift mode in free roam in NFS Underground 2 Browser. - [Resolution scale](https://ubg76.uk/wiki/nfs-underground-2/settings/#resolution-scale): Resolution scale is a Game tab display option in NFS Underground 2 Browser that trades sharpness for speed. - [Frame rate](https://ubg76.uk/wiki/nfs-underground-2/settings/#frame-rate): Frame rate is a Game tab display option in NFS Underground 2 Browser that caps the game at Auto, 30, 60, 120 or 240 frames per second. ## What else do players ask about NFS Underground 2 Browser controls? ### Can I change the keys in NFS Underground 2 Browser? Yes. The Controls tab says to change keys in the game's Options, Controls. In menus you use the arrow keys and Enter, and Esc goes back. ### Does a wheel make the keyboard steering in NFS Underground 2 Browser behave differently? Yes. The October 30 update says that with a wheel connected, keyboard steering no longer turns to full lock at speed. ## Which other guides can help you play? 5 more guides cover NFS Underground 2 Browser. - [How to Play NFS Underground 2 in the Browser](https://ubg76.uk/wiki/nfs-underground-2/guides/how-to-play/): NFS Underground 2 Browser starts from the port's own start page in Chrome or Firefox, and a first Quick Race takes about six screens. - [NFS Underground 2 Browser Not Working: Fixes That Match the Sources](https://ubg76.uk/wiki/nfs-underground-2/guides/not-working/): Most problems with NFS Underground 2 Browser come down to the browser, WebGPU, slow data loading or too heavy display settings. - [NFS Underground 2 Browser Online: Free Roam, Rooms and Crews](https://ubg76.uk/wiki/nfs-underground-2/guides/online-free-roam/): NFS Underground 2 Browser lets you share career free roam with other players, with rooms, crews, friends, quick chat and race lobbies. - [Is NFS Underground 2 Browser Official? Who Made It and Why](https://ubg76.uk/wiki/nfs-underground-2/guides/is-it-official/): NFS Underground 2 Browser is an unofficial fan project by one developer, built on NFSU2Recomp and not endorsed by Electronic Arts. - [NFS Underground 2 Browser Saves, Backups and Cloud Saves](https://ubg76.uk/wiki/nfs-underground-2/guides/saves-and-cloud-saves/): You save in NFS Underground 2 Browser from the pause menu, and the start page adds Autosave, profile backups and passphrase cloud saves. [See all guides](https://ubg76.uk/wiki/nfs-underground-2/guides/) ## Which sources support this page? NFS Underground 2 Browser start page, Controls and Game tabs, NFS Underground 2 Browser changelog and UBG76 play test in desktop Chrome support this page, verified against version Oct 31, 2026 update. - NFS Underground 2 Browser start page, Controls and Game tabs Copied on November 1, 2026; the site is not linked. - NFS Underground 2 Browser changelog Copied on November 1, 2026; the site is not linked. - UBG76 play test in desktop Chrome November 1, 2026. ## Start - NFS Underground 2 Browser Wiki: https://ubg76.uk/wiki/nfs-underground-2/ - Quick Race modes: https://ubg76.uk/wiki/nfs-underground-2/modes/ - Tracks: https://ubg76.uk/wiki/nfs-underground-2/tracks/ - Starter cars: https://ubg76.uk/wiki/nfs-underground-2/cars/ - Port settings: https://ubg76.uk/wiki/nfs-underground-2/settings/ - Keyboard controls: https://ubg76.uk/wiki/nfs-underground-2/controls/ - Game wikis: https://ubg76.uk/wiki/ - All games: https://ubg76.uk/games/