Need for Speed: Nitro is the fourteenth entry in the acclaimed racing video game series developed by EA Montreal, specifically for the Nintendo Wii and DS. Released by Electronic Arts, it is notable for being the only main installment not available on PC. The game features arcade-style racing and was part of a three-title announcement alongside Need for Speed: Shift and Need for Speed: World.
Need for Speed: Nitro is the fourteenth installment in the long-running racing video game franchise Need for Speed. It was published by Electronic Arts for the Wii and Nintendo DS platforms, It is also the only game to date in the franchise to not be made for PC. It was announced in January as part of a three-game announcement that includes Need for Speed: Shift and Need for Speed: World. The game was developed by EA Montreal who have previous experience with Nintendo titles, although the DS version was developed separately by Firebrand Games' Florida studio. An improved version of the DS edition of the game, Need for Speed: Nitro-X, was released for DSiWare in November 2010.