The Initial D (D) video game series or known as Initial D Arcade Stage is an arcade racing game series developed by Sega, based on the anime and manga series Initial D. In the United States and Europe, the game series is simply known as Initial D. Premise In the Initial D video game franchise, players race against different opponents through various mountain passes featured in the manga. Vehicles that are featured in the game are mostly Japanese cars, such as the Nissan Skyline GT-R, Mazda RX-7, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, Honda Civic, as well as the Toyota AE86. Using the optional magnetic card system (arcade instalments from Arcade Stage Zero and later utilize Amusement IC, Banapassport or Aime cards rather than dedicated magnetic cards), players can save a customized car as well as their progress for future sessions; otherwise, their game progress is deleted. Players can continue growth with their cards on another Initial D cabinet of the same version. However, the card must be renewed every 50 plays. Resuming from another version is subject to the following conditions: There is no backward compatibility (i.e., a version 2 card cannot be used on version 1 machine). Upgrading the card to a more recent machine is permanent. When upgrading from one version to another, remaining plays will be carried over, and 50 plays will be credited to the card. There are 13 games in the series; 9 for arcades and 3 for home consoles. Initial D Arcade Stage Ver.1 (Arcade) Initial D Arcade Stage Ver.2 (Arcade) Initial D Arcade Stage Ver.3 (Arcade) Initial D Arcade Stage 4 (Arcade) Initial D Arcade Stage 5 (Arcade) Initial D Arcade Stage 6 AA (Arcade) Initial D Arcade Stage 7 AAX (Arcade) Initial D Arcade Stage 8 Infinity (Arcade) Initial D Arcade Stage Zero (Arcade) Initial D: The Arcade (Arcade) Initial D Special Stage (PlayStation 2) Initial D Street Stage (PSP) Initial D Extreme Stage (PS3) Game modes Legend of the Streets In the main story mode, players race with opponents from the manga with their opponents increasing in difficulty during the progression of the game. In the English versions of the game, until the release of Arcade Stage 4, their names are derived from the Tokyopop manga. Time attack Players race in a timed game to rank highest against other players at their current machine or online. From Arcade Stage Ver.2/Special Stage to Arcade