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ZilviaBot · 03-04-2008, 11:00 PM

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Initial D, a moderately popular racing anime in Japan and the US, is coming to the PS3. Like the show, expect lots of tuner-based racing. Don't get your hopes up, though. The PS3 release looks to be inspired by the arcade coin-op version. As in the case with all anime licensed games, it's smart to keep hopes low for the PS3 version. Maybe that way, we'll be taken by surprise at how the final product performs.

A US release hasn't been announced, but check out more screens at Famitsu.Â*
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Kouki · 03-04-2008, 11:14 PM

Damn it, now I'm gonna have to buy a PS3.

beeracing s14 · 03-04-2008, 11:36 PM

sony is smart, they know what pushes people to buy their ridiculously priced PS3 by selling games like Initial D.

imnotmatt1189 · 03-04-2008, 11:38 PM

prettyyy sure this is a repost...?

Kouki · 03-04-2008, 11:39 PM

The bot does not repost!

irax · 03-05-2008, 01:29 AM

epic fail

this game could of been on ps2 and look better.

NightfireFC3S · 03-05-2008, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by irax

epic fail

this game could of been on ps2 and look better.

Was on ps2, just not in the states ... I'll be buying it for sure.

hustlervibes · 03-05-2008, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by irax

epic fail

this game could of been on ps2 and look better.

The screen shot pictured above is for the PS2 Initial D

Each time they have brought over the game to the PS consoles, it's a direct port of the arcade version with a couple extra modes and an extra track or two. If you like the arcade Initial D ver.4 you'll like the game.

an_orange_s2k · 03-05-2008, 06:50 PM

i'll be buying this..i got a ps3 for a gift but dont even touch it since i dont have games.

240cracker · 03-05-2008, 10:16 PM

i played the new arcade one the other day. blows the other ones away... the drift feels real now

Flipzide · 03-05-2008, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 240cracker

i played the new arcade one the other day. blows the other ones away... the drift feels real now

how so? can you describe it? i gotta check it out.

unlegendary · 03-05-2008, 11:48 PM

who does this?

just kidding, i would rent it for some giggles.

Turboed240 · 03-06-2008, 06:36 AM

Yeah, I played the arcade version when i was in Jersey for IAS. By far the best "drifting" simulation Ive played. Plus it has touge as well as city drifting. Im hopin they dont totally destroy this game when the convert it to ps3.

NightfireFC3S · 03-06-2008, 07:54 AM

Arcade version rocks my socks ... I feel like I'm taking on Takumi himself!!!!!

LOLOLOLOLOL

PKProductions · 03-09-2008, 10:55 AM

I remember first watching Initial D in like 2001, and it has been one of my favorite animes ever since. I play the arcade game and its pretty much the same as this, although I am not all that impressed with the PS3 version.

03-04-2008, 11:00 PM	#1
ZilviaBot Zilvia.net Bot Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 199 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Initial D racing to PS3 Filed under: News Initial D, a moderately popular racing anime in Japan and the US, is coming to the PS3. Like the show, expect lots of tuner-based racing. Don't get your hopes up, though. The PS3 release looks to be inspired by the arcade coin-op version. As in the case with all anime licensed games, it's smart to keep hopes low for the PS3 version. Maybe that way, we'll be taken by surprise at how the final product performs. A US release hasn't been announced, but check out more screens at Famitsu.Â* ReadÂ\|ÂPermalinkÂ\|ÂEmail thisÂ\|ÂLinkingÂBlogsÂ\|Â*Comments More...

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irax Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 40 Posts: 4,248 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	epic fail this game could of been on ps2 and look better. __________________ Drives a BRZ and is building a V6 S12 coupe.

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unlegendary Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: with my parents Posts: 625 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	who does this? just kidding, i would rent it for some giggles. __________________ Full Time Student for Life

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Turboed240 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 21 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah, I played the arcade version when i was in Jersey for IAS. By far the best "drifting" simulation Ive played. Plus it has touge as well as city drifting. Im hopin they dont totally destroy this game when the convert it to ps3. __________________ Mike Rhodes SR swapped s13 "More Suck, More Blow"

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Kouki Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nebraska Age: 39 Posts: 727 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Damn it, now I'm gonna have to buy a PS3.

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beeracing s14 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: san marino,CA Posts: 796 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	sony is smart, they know what pushes people to buy their ridiculously priced PS3 by selling games like Initial D.

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an_orange_s2k Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SF Bay Area - Mile High Denver Posts: 1,555 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	i'll be buying this..i got a ps3 for a gift but dont even touch it since i dont have games.

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240cracker Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: OC/LA ~ 90631 Posts: 1,485 Trader Rating: (22) Rides Gallery: 240cracker Feedback Score: 22 reviews	i played the new arcade one the other day. blows the other ones away... the drift feels real now

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NightfireFC3S Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Mexico Age: 40 Posts: 112 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Arcade version rocks my socks ... I feel like I'm taking on Takumi himself!!!!! LOLOLOLOLOL

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PKProductions Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 39 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I remember first watching Initial D in like 2001, and it has been one of my favorite animes ever since. I play the arcade game and its pretty much the same as this, although I am not all that impressed with the PS3 version.