Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box vs Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box wins 6 of 12 head-to-head metrics.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box | Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 56 | 59 |
| Quality | 88 | 83 |
| Value | 40 | 50 |
| Popularity | 32 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $8.73 | N/A |
| Steam Review Score | 87.7% positive | 82% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 17 | 28 |
Where to buy
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Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box | Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 12, 2009 | December 14, 2010 |
| Developers | Criterion Games | Criterion Games |
| Publishers | Electronic Arts | Electronic Arts |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box or Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit?
Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box won the comparison against Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box worth buying over Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit?
Based on the metrics, Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:45 PM UTC

