Initial D Special Stage

Initial D Special Stage
Game general and emulation properties: Languages supported: Region NTSC-J/C/K: Serial numbers: SLPM-65268 SLPM-68509 (Young Magazine Sweepstakes) SLPM-74420 (PlayStation 2 the Best) SLAJ-25008 SCAJ-25008 SLPM-60204 (Trial) SLPM-60205 (Special Demo) Release date: June 26, 2003 February 26, 2004 (PlayStation 2 the Best) Windows Status: Playable Linux Status: ? Mac Status: ?

Developer(s): Sega Rosso
Publisher(s): Sega
Genre: Racing
Wikipedia: Link
Game review links: GameSpot (user reviews): 8.6/10
Game description: Initial D: Special Stage is a port of Initial D Arcade Stage 2 with new additions exclusive to the console version. These exclusives include the addition of five new tracks, new background music and a Story mode where you are able reenact races and events from the Initial D manga.

Test configurations on Windows:

Environment			Configurations			Comments	Tester
Region	OS	CPU/GPU	Revision	Graphics	Sound/Pad
NTSC-J	Windows	AMD A8-6410 APU Raedon R5	?	GSdx	SPU2-X 2.0.0	Japan Bios 1.0. GSdx Renderer: Direct3D9. Runs on average speed 20-30 (played on laptop). No known glitches have been seen.	tigerx7
NTSC-J	Windows 8.1	AMD FX-6300 AMD R9 280X	1.2.1	GSdx 0.1.16 (r5875)	SPU2-X 2.0.0 (r5830)	Runs perfectly excepting one minor visual glitch. Good translation guide.	Cozzie
NTSC-J	Windows 10	Intel Core i5 9400F @ 2.90 GHz Nvidia GTX 1660 @ 4 GB	1.5.0	GSdx 20191008140206	SPU2-X 20191008140206	Runs at full speed and 60fps. Only issue found was the glitchy licence plate.	Vizabll

Trivia

• Original names: 頭文字D スペシャルステージ (SLPM-65268) & (SLPM-74420)
• Also known as イニシャルD スペシャルステージ (JP)

Known Issues

License plate texture glitch

• Status: Active
• Type: Minor
• Description: License plate texture glitches out in gameplay (fine on car selection and post-race screens etc).
• Workaround: Use software mode.