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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.

MetricBurnout Paradise: The Ultimate BoxNeed For Speed: Hot Pursuit
GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe5659
Quality8883
Value4050
Popularity3234
Current Best Price (USD)$8.73N/A
Steam Review Score87.7% positive82% positive
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)1728

Where to buy

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Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box

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Side by side over time

Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate BoxNeed For Speed: Hot Pursuit

Price historyfeeds Value
Concurrent playersfeeds Popularity
Positive reviewsfeeds Quality

Details and requirements

ItemBurnout Paradise: The Ultimate BoxNeed For Speed: Hot Pursuit
Release dateMarch 12, 2009December 14, 2010
DevelopersCriterion GamesCriterion Games
PublishersElectronic ArtsElectronic Arts
PlatformsWindowsWindows

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