Initial D Arcade Stage 6 AA (頭文字D Arcade Stage 6 AA, Inisharu D Arcade Stage 6 AA), also known as Initial D Arcade Stage 6 Double Aces, is a 2011 racing arcade game developed by Sega AM1 and published by Sega Corporation. It is the first game in the series to be developed on Sega's RingEdge hardware, following the previous two games, which were built on the Sega Lindbergh arcade system. It is the sixth game in the Initial D Arcade Stage series and the fifteenth video game to based on the the Initial D series.
The game was revealed at the 48th Amusement Machine Show on September 9, 2010, at Sega's booth, where many of the game's new additions and changes were announced compared to Initial D Arcade Stage 5.[6]
In addition to the Legend of the Streets story mode, Time Attack, and Online Battle, a new Tag Team Battle mode was introduced, allowing players to compete in 2v2 battles.[7] Players can form a tag team with others using nearby cabinets in the same arcade, with each player taking on either an uphill or downhill section of the course. The battle begins simultaneously for both players. During the race, players collect "A (Ace) Panels" floating on the course to earn Tag Scores. There are two types of A Panels: gold and silver.[8] The combination of panels collected by both players affects the final score, with matching panel colors yielding higher points. The winner is determined by the Tag Score at the end of the battle. In Tag Team Battle, players can also compete against other tag teams nationwide.[6] Additionally, the Online Battle mode was updated to support international battles against players from the Asian export versions of the game.[9][10]
The driving physics have been reworked, along with an updated drift gauge and tachometer to help players determine whether they are drifting.[11] New rivals have been added to the Legend of the Streets story mode, including Young Takumi Fujiwara, Go Hojo, Rin Hojo, Hiroya Okuyama, and Ryuji Ikeda.[9]
Three courses were added: Usui Pass and Akina (Snow), which previously appeared in Arcade Stage Ver. 3, and the new addition of Sadamine (both Akina Snow and Sadamine were added in updates). Several new vehicles were also introduced. The base game included the Honda NSX (NA1), Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR (CZ4A), and Nissan Fairlady Z Version S (Z33). Later updates added the Nissan GT-R (R35), Toyota FT-86 G Sports Concept, and Toyota Prius S Touring Selection (ZVW30).[6][9]
Characters[]
In alphabetical order:
- Wataru Akiyama
- Fake Project D
- Bunta Fujiwara
- Takumi Fujiwara
- Takumi Fujiwara (Young)
- Go Hojo
- Rin Hojo
- Kozo Hoshino
- Ryuji Ikeda
- Koichiro Iketani
- Seiji Iwaki
- Kyoko Iwase
- Toshiya Joshima
- Kenji
- Kobayakawa
- Kai Kogashiwa
- Hideo Minagawa
- Kenta Nakamura
- Takeshi Nakazato
- Daiki Ninomiya
- Hiroya Okuyama
- Satoshi Omiya
- Smiley Sakai
- Mako Sato (as part of Impact Blue)
- Sayuki (as part of Impact Blue)
- Shingo Shoji
- Kyoichi Sudo
- Tomoyuki Tachi
- Keisuke Takahashi
- Ryosuke Takahashi
- Itsuki Takeuchi
- Two Guys From Tokyo
Cars[]
Honda[]
Mazda[]
- Eunos Roadster (NA6CE)
- Roadster RS (NB8C)
- SAVANNA RX-7 ∞ III (FC3S)
- ɛ̃fini RX-7 Type R (FD3S)
- RX-7 Type RS (FD3S)
- RX-8 Type S (SE3P)
Mitsubishi[]
- Lancer Evolution III GSR (CE9A)
- Lancer Evolution IV RS (CN9A)
- Lancer Evolution VII GSR (CT9A)
- Lancer Evolution IX GSR (CT9A)
- Lancer Evolution X GSR (CZ4A)
Nissan[]
- 180SX Type II (RPS13)
- Fairlady Z (Z33)
- GT-R (R35) (Ver.1.1 + C)
- SilEighty (RPS13)
- Silvia K's (S13)
- Silvia Q's (S14)
- Silvia Spec-R (S15)
- Skyline GT-R V-Spec II (BNR32)
- Skyline GT-R V-Spec II Nür (BNR34)
Subaru[]
Suzuki[]
Toyota[]
- Altezza RS200 Z Edition (SXE10)
- Corolla Levin SR (AE85)
- Corolla Levin GT-APEX (AE86)
- Toyota FT86 G Sports Concept (Ver.1.1 + A)
- MR2 G-Limited (SW20)
- MR-S S-Edition (ZZW30)
- Prius S Touring Selection (ZVW30) (Ver.1.2 + E)
- Supra RZ (JZA80)
- Sprinter Trueno 3door GT-APEX (AE86)
Courses[]
- Akina Lake (Easy)
- Usui (Normal)
- Myogi (Normal)
- Akagi (Hard)
- Akina (Hard)
- Irohazaka (Hard)
- Happogahara (Expert)
- Tsukuba (Expert)
- Nagao (Expert)
- Tsubaki Line (Expert)
- Akina (Snow) (Expert) (Ver.1.1 + B only)
- Sadamine (Hard) (Ver.1.2 + D only)
Soundtrack[]
| Use | Song | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| Opening | The Double Ace | m.o.v.e |
| Lake Akina | Don't Turn It Off | Go 2 |
| Usui | You Are My Wonder | Queen 26 |
| Myogi | Rock Beatin' Wild | Fastway |
| Akagi | Burn Into The Beat | Nick Mansell |
| Akina | Queen Of Mean | The Snake |
| Akina (Snow, Shinigami) | Forever Sad | Hely |
| Irohazaka | Hurricane Man | Gold-Rake |
| Happogahara | Set Me Free | Cherry |
| Tsukuba | The Lovebite | Dusty |
| Nagao | King Of Eurobeat | Jordan |
| Tsubaki Line | Euronight | Eurogroove |
| Tsubaki Line (Project D) | Mad Desire | Stephy Martini |
| Sadamine | Once Upon A Time | Pamsy |
| Other | Burn Inside | Takenobu & Kunoichi |
| Super Rider | Mark Astley | |
| Ending | Bird | m.o.v.e |
Updates[]
All update summaries are sourced from the Initial D Games Official Web Site.[12]
Ver.1.1[]
Release: April 11, 2011
There was a bug that the character's face did not appear, and this was fixed.
Ver.1.1 + A[]
Release: May 6, 2011
Added cars:
Ver.1.1 + B[]
Release: June 20, 2011
Added courses:
- Akina (Snow)
This can be selected without conditions.
Ver.1.1 + C[]
Release: August 10, 2011
Added cars:
Ver.1.2 + C[]
Release: October 14, 2011
Adjustment of boost, addition of character parts were performed.
Ver.1.2 + D[]
Release: December 15, 2011
Added courses:
Added music:
- Once Upon A Time - Pamsy
Ver.1.2 + E[]
Release: August 9, 2012
Added cars:
Gallery[]
Miscellaneous[]
Updates[]
Racer Event Schedule[]
2011[]
2012[]
Promotional Material[]
Flyers and Posters[]
Trailers[]
Characters[]
Cars[]
Courses[]
Loading Screens[]
External Links[]
- Official Website - Archived on archive.org (Japanese)
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References[]
- ↑ Fujiwara Tofu Shop (January 23, 2019). "Initial D Arcade Stage 6 AA - Original - Part #23 - Charisma Awakens (ENG SUB)". Youtube. Retrieved on February 18, 2025.
- ↑ "『頭文字D ARCADE STAGE 6 AA』、稼働開始!" (ja). Archived from the original on May 13, 2012. Retrieved on February 18, 2025.
- ↑ "【大型電玩】頭文字D ARCADE STAGE 6 AA" (zh). 巴哈姆特電玩資訊站. Retrieved on February 18, 2025.
- ↑ "セガ，中国向けアーケードゲームでリアルタイムネットワーク対戦を実現" (ja). 4Gamer.net (December 8, 2011). Retrieved on February 21, 2025.
- ↑ MANTANWEB Editorial Department (March 11, 2011). "注目リリース：セガ、「頭文字D ARCADE STAGE 6 AA」のキャンペーンを発表" (ja). MANTANWEB. Retrieved on February 18, 2025.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Kazutaka Toyotomi (September 9, 2010). "「第48回アミューズメントマシンショー」セガブースレポート「頭文字D ARCADE STAGE 6 AA」、「ボーダーブレイク エアバースト」など充実の出展内容" (ja). GAME Watch. Retrieved on February 21, 2025.
- ↑ "「プロジェクトD」さながらのタッグマッチを実現――「頭文字D ARCADE STAGE 6 AA」3 月3日稼働開始" (ja). ITmedia (March 3, 2011). Retrieved on February 21, 2025.
- ↑ "タッグバトルで盛り上がれ。「頭文字D ARCADE STAGE 6 AA」，本日稼働" (ja). 4Gamer.net (March 3, 2011). Retrieved on February 21, 2025.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 INITIAL D GAMES OFFICIAL WEB SITE ゲーム紹介 (ja). initiald.sega.jp. Archived from the original on May 13, 2012. Retrieved on February 21, 2025.
- ↑ "『頭文字D』アーケードゲーム最新作が登場…ダブルエース" (ja). Automotive media Response (March 3, 2011). Retrieved on February 21, 2025.
- ↑ Fujiwara Tofu Shop (January 1, 2019). "Initial D Arcade Stage 6 AA - Original - Part #1 - Dogfight (ENG SUB)" (ja). Youtube. Retrieved on February 21, 2025.
- ↑ INITIAL D GAMES OFFICIAL WEB SITE NEWS (ja). initiald.sega.jp. Archived from the original on June 20, 2012. Retrieved on February 21, 2025.