yes.

Rivals is a great racing game in itself, but the fact that it is in the palm of your hands is really amazing. The game plays a lot like the first Underground, no free roaming, which is good, because you can get right into the action. In Rivals, you'll find some new features that are welcomed to the series... Like some more domestic cars, and wireless multiplayer. The upgrade system is pretty cool too. You earn "Upgrade Points" which can be used to buy parts or cars. You also earn "Driver Points", which are applied to your rank. I had a great time unlocking all the bonus upgrades in each of the games upgradeable categories. It just had me playing non-stop just to get the next upgrade so I could beat my friend. The multiplayer in this game is awesome. Every time you beat someone, you get a little "Stamp" saying that you either owned your opponent or your opponent owned you. I've played this game for about 40 hours now, and seems like I will play it for another 40. If you are a hardcore fan of the series, this is a must-have. If you kinda-sorta liked Underground, this handheld version will probably do it for you.
yes. Rivals is a great racing game in itself, but the fact that it is in the palm of your hands is really amazing. The game plays a lot like the first Underground, no free roaming, which is good, because you can get right into the action. In Rivals, you'll find some new features that are welcomed to the series... Like some more domestic cars, and wireless multiplayer. The upgrade system is pretty cool too. You earn "Upgrade Points" which can be used to buy parts or cars. You also earn "Driver Points", which are applied to your rank. I had a great time unlocking all the bonus upgrades in each of the games upgradeable categories. It just had me playing non-stop just to get the next upgrade so I could beat my friend. The multiplayer in this game is awesome. Every time you beat someone, you get a little "Stamp" saying that you either owned your opponent or your opponent owned you. I've played this game for about 40 hours now, and seems like I will play it for another 40. If you are a hardcore fan of the series, this is a must-have. If you kinda-sorta liked Underground, this handheld version will probably do it for you.