Solution to the Up Arrow Key Issue in Need for Speed (2016):
If you encounter the problem where the menu continuously scrolls upward as though the up arrow key is being pressed, the fix is straightforward:
- Open the Configuration Tool.
- Navigate to: Main → Configuration Tool → Joystick → Joystick Type.
- Set the Joystick Type to None.
- Save the configuration and restart the game.
This adjustment disables the phantom joystick input that causes the repeated “up” command, allowing normal keyboard navigation.
Admittedly, my response comes about eight years late, but I hope it still helps anyone facing this issue today.