It adds more extra content with additional tracks recycled from older titles of the series, as well as two new game modes called Duel and Survival.

In most respects Ridge Racer 2 can be considered more of an update than a true sequel to the original PSP title - it shares the same game play engine, user interface and game design as the previous title, and includes almost all of the elements, cars, and tracks of its predecessor.

Every track from every PlayStation Ridge Racer game released is included as part of this package.

The full complement of cars is available to the player after completing four tours (consisting of 16 races each) of increasing difficulty levels (Basic, Pro, EX and Max) and several various mini-games.

The New Rally-X car has been removed entirely and replaced by the 'Danver Hijack' (Special Class 1); a large, super-charged Pickup truck as seen in Ridge Racer 6.

The game also features a FMV opening, that shows series mascot Reiko Nagase.

As the player drifts through the corners (especially at very high slip angles) during the race, their nitrous gauge fills up.

[2] Whilst Ridge Racer 2 was still praised for the same points as the previous title, reviewers were disappointed that the game is little different from it.