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Every person has their own opinions about which pop'n music game is the "best". Rather than point out a definitive list, this page will list the pros and cons of each one, and let you decide. It is easier, however, to get the newer mixes.
Every person has their own opinions about which pop'n music game is the "best". Rather than point out a definitive list, this page will list the pros and cons of each one, and let you decide. It is easier, however, to get the newer mixes.


''In the case of [[PnM CS portable 2|pop'n music portable 2]]'s DLC content, songs from there will count against mixes that had the song originally unique in it.''
''In the case of [[CS pnm portable 2|pop'n music portable 2]]'s DLC content, songs from there will count against mixes that had the song originally unique in it.''


=== [[PnM_CS_1|pop'n music CS]] ===
=== [[CS pnm|pop'n music CS]] ===


'''Total Songs:''' 19<br>
'''Total Songs:''' 19<br>
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* Bad loading times on the PlayStation version.
* Bad loading times on the PlayStation version.


=== [[PnM_CS_2|pop'n music 2 CS]] ===
=== [[CS pnm 2|pop'n music 2 CS]] ===


'''Total Songs:''' 46<br>
'''Total Songs:''' 46<br>
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* Still only one difficulty level for most songs.
* Still only one difficulty level for most songs.


=== [[PnM CS 3|pop'n music 3 APPEND DISC]] ===
=== [[CS pnm 3|pop'n music 3 APPEND DISC]] ===


'''Total Songs:''' 44<br>
'''Total Songs:''' 44<br>
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'''Cons'''
'''Cons'''
* Outdated graphics, bad loading times still.
* Outdated graphics, bad loading times still.
* Half of the songs can also be played in [[PnM CS 2|pop'n music 2 CS]], though eight of these now feature new Hyper charts.
* Half of the songs can also be played in [[CS pnm 2|pop'n music 2 CS]], though eight of these now feature new Hyper charts.
* Old charts with new Hyper charts have only them, and not their original chart as well.
* Old charts with new Hyper charts have only them, and not their original chart as well.
* One of two pop'n Append Disc games, it requires a Key Disc to play. On PlayStation, Key Discs include pop'n music 2, 5, and 6. On Dreamcast, pop'n music 2 is the only Key Disc available.
* One of two pop'n Append Disc games, it requires a Key Disc to play. On PlayStation, Key Discs include pop'n music 2, 5, and 6. On Dreamcast, pop'n music 2 is the only Key Disc available.
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* Out of print.
* Out of print.


=== [[PnM CS 4|pop'n music 4 APPEND DISC]] ===
=== [[CS pnm 4|pop'n music 4 APPEND DISC]] ===


'''Total Songs:''' 41<br>
'''Total Songs:''' 41<br>
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* All but five of the songs are new to the game.
* All but five of the songs are new to the game.
* Several of the arcade originals have never been revived.
* Several of the arcade originals have never been revived.
* Two of the licenses missing from [[PnM_AC_3|pop'n music 3]] are restored in this game.
* Two of the licenses missing from [[CS pnm 3|pop'n music 3 APPEND DISC]] are restored in this game.


'''Cons'''
'''Cons'''
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* Out of print and harder to find.
* Out of print and harder to find.


=== [[PnM_CS_5|pop'n music 5 CS]] ===
=== [[CS pnm 5|pop'n music 5 CS]] ===


'''Total Songs:''' 64<br>
'''Total Songs:''' 64<br>
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* Contains 15 brand-new songs for the CS release, a standard followed in nearly every game since.
* Contains 15 brand-new songs for the CS release, a standard followed in nearly every game since.
* Much improved graphics and interface.
* Much improved graphics and interface.
* Features Hi-Speed 3 and 4 from [[PnM_AC_6|pop'n music 6 AC]].
* Features HI-SPEED 3 and 4 from [[AC pnm 6|pop'n music 6]].


'''Cons'''
'''Cons'''
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* Unlocking system has ridiculous requirements.
* Unlocking system has ridiculous requirements.


=== [[PnM_CS_6|pop'n music 6 CS]] ===
=== [[CS pnm 6|pop'n music 6 CS]] ===


'''Total Songs:''' 104<br>
'''Total Songs:''' 104<br>
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* All but 2 of the licenses are missing from the arcade version.
* All but 2 of the licenses are missing from the arcade version.


=== [[PnM_CS_7|pop'n music 7 CS]] ===
=== [[CS pnm 7|pop'n music 7 CS]] ===


'''Total Songs:''' 97<br>
'''Total Songs:''' 97<br>
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* Lots of new AC and CS songs.
* Lots of new AC and CS songs.
* Part of the PS2 Best Hits line, making it inexpensive to purchase new.
* Part of the PS2 Best Hits line, making it inexpensive to purchase new.
* Unlike [[PnM_CS_6|pop'n music 6 CS]], all songs are playable in every mode.
* Unlike [[CS pnm 6|pop'n music 6 CS]], all songs are playable in every mode.


'''Cons'''
'''Cons'''
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* Many of the new songs were repeated in the next game.
* Many of the new songs were repeated in the next game.


=== [[PnM_CS_Best_Hits|pop'n music Best Hits!]] ===
=== [[CS pnm Best_Hits|pop'n music Best Hits!]] ===


'''Total Songs:''' 54<br>
'''Total Songs:''' 54<br>
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* Contains many songs that haven't been revived since their appearance in this game.
* Contains many songs that haven't been revived since their appearance in this game.
* Many of the songs and charts are available from the get-go.
* Many of the songs and charts are available from the get-go.
* Contains missing licenses from [[PnM CS 6|pop'n music 6]].
* Contains missing licenses from [[CS pnm 6|pop'n music 6]].
* Only PS2 appearance of many older pop'n music characters for play.
* Only PS2 appearance of many older pop'n music characters for play.


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* Small songlist compared to other PlayStation 2 and even PlayStation pop'n music titles.
* Small songlist compared to other PlayStation 2 and even PlayStation pop'n music titles.
* Only 5 new songs, 3 of them remixes.
* Only 5 new songs, 3 of them remixes.
* Many of these songs can already be played in [[PnM_CS_6|pop'n music 6 CS]] and [[PnM_CS_7|pop'n music 7 CS]].
* Many of these songs can already be played in [[CS pnm 6|pop'n music 6 CS]] and [[CS pnm 7|pop'n music 7 CS]].


=== [[PnM_CS_8|pop'n music 8 CS]] ===
=== [[CS pnm 8|pop'n music 8 CS]] ===


'''Total Songs:''' 104<br>
'''Total Songs:''' 104<br>
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* Cumbersome interface.
* Cumbersome interface.


=== [[PnM_CS_9|pop'n music 9 CS]] ===
=== [[CS pnm 9|pop'n music 9 CS]] ===


'''Total Songs:''' 111<br>
'''Total Songs:''' 111<br>
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* Good balance between easy and difficult songs.
* Good balance between easy and difficult songs.
* Much less cumbersome interface than 8.
* Much less cumbersome interface than 8.
* Contains 4 [[ee'MALL]] songs and 3 preview songs from [[PnM_AC_10|pop'n music 10]].
* Contains 4 [[ee'MALL]] songs and 3 preview songs from [[AC pnm 10|pop'n music 10]].
* A record 22 new CS songs, more than any other installment in the series. (Not counting Long Versions or earlier CS songs.)
* A record 22 new CS songs, more than any other installment in the series. (Not counting Long Versions or earlier CS songs.)
* First CS pop'n title with Hi-Speed 6.
* First CS pop'n title with Hi-Speed 6.
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* Much slower speed mods than the rest of the series.
* Much slower speed mods than the rest of the series.


=== [[PnM_CS_10|pop'n music 10 CS]] ===
=== [[CS pnm 10|pop'n music 10 CS]] ===


'''Total Songs:''' 103<br>
'''Total Songs:''' 103<br>
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* Timing is incredibly strict/off.
* Timing is incredibly strict/off.


=== [[PnM_CS_11|pop'n music 11 CS]] ===
=== [[CS pnm 11|pop'n music 11 CS]] ===


'''Total Songs:''' 113<br>
'''Total Songs:''' 113<br>
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* Very long unlock system, time unlocks or otherwise.
* Very long unlock system, time unlocks or otherwise.


=== [[PnM_CS_12|pop'n music 12 いろは CS]] ===
=== [[CS pnm 12|pop'n music 12 いろは CS]] ===


'''Total Songs:''' 102<br>
'''Total Songs:''' 102<br>
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* Older songs have awkward timing.
* Older songs have awkward timing.


=== [[PnM_CS_13|pop'n music 13 カーニバル CS]] ===
=== [[CS pnm 13|pop'n music 13 カーニバル CS]] ===


'''Total Songs:''' 114<br>
'''Total Songs:''' 114<br>
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* Mini-game very frustrating to complete, and is required to play one of the songs outside of Marathon Mode.
* Mini-game very frustrating to complete, and is required to play one of the songs outside of Marathon Mode.


=== [[PnM_CS_14|pop'n music 14 FEVER! CS]] ===
=== [[CS pnm 14|pop'n music 14 FEVER! CS]] ===


'''Total Songs:''' 112<br>
'''Total Songs:''' 112<br>
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* New mini-games to play (not required to play it to unlock songs).
* New mini-games to play (not required to play it to unlock songs).
* Updated records section now tracks Cools, Greats, Goods, and Bads you got in a song, in addition to score and max combo.
* Updated records section now tracks Cools, Greats, Goods, and Bads you got in a song, in addition to score and max combo.
* Contains .5 speed-mods from [[PnM_AC_15|pop'n music 15 ADVENTURE]].
* Contains .5 speed-mods from [[AC pnm 15|pop'n music 15 ADVENTURE]].
* Fast, easy unlocking system (if you know Japanese).
* Fast, easy unlocking system (if you know Japanese).
* New Jukebox mode lets you to listen to songs in the game without playing / autoplaying them in Training Mode.
* New Jukebox mode lets you to listen to songs in the game without playing / autoplaying them in Training Mode.
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* No Omake section.
* No Omake section.


=== [[PnM CS portable|pop'n music portable]] ===
=== [[CS pnm portable|pop'n music portable]] ===


'''Total Songs:''' 82<br>
'''Total Songs:''' 82<br>
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'''Pros'''
'''Pros'''
* Contains most of the non-CS/BEMANI crossovers songs from [[PnM_AC_15|pop'n music 15 ADVENTURE]].
* Contains most of the non-CS/BEMANI crossovers songs from [[AC pnm 15|pop'n music 15 ADVENTURE]].
* First accurate portable pop'n music game, containing most of the original charts for new and old songs alike.
* First accurate portable pop'n music game, containing most of the original charts for new and old songs alike.
* 5-button expanded on with [H] charts. 7-button returns for the first time since [[PnM_CS_6|pop'n music 6 CS]], which also has a [H] chart.
* 5-Button expanded on with HYPER charts. 7-Buttons returns for the first time since [[CS pnm 6|pop'n music 6 CS]], also with HYPER charts.
* First pop'n music CS game with skins, a jukebox, and character bios.
* First pop'n music CS game with skins, a jukebox, and character bios.
* Can be linked to [[PnM AC 18|pop'n music 18 せんごく列伝]] to play a couple of the new CS songs on.
* Can be linked to [[AC pnm 18|pop'n music 18 せんごく列伝]] to play a couple of the new CS songs on.
* Brand-new, clean, easy-to-follow interface.
* Brand-new, clean, easy-to-follow interface.
* 7 new songs, two of them brand-new licenses.
* 7 new songs, two of them brand-new licenses.
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* Loading times are long, even moreso than the early PlayStation pop'n music games.
* Loading times are long, even moreso than the early PlayStation pop'n music games.
* Only 82 songs, which is the smallest songlist in a traditional CS pop'n game since [[PnM_CS_5|pop'n music 5]].
* Only 82 songs, which is the smallest songlist in a traditional CS pop'n game since [[CS pnm 5|pop'n music 5 CS]].
* Uncomfortable control scheme due to the game being on the PSP (though you can change the settings).
* Uncomfortable control scheme due to the game being on the PSP (though you can change the settings).
* Lane slightly smaller and harder to read to fit on the PSP's monitor.
* Lane slightly smaller and harder to read to fit on the PSP's monitor.
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* No Training Mode, and with it no way to autoplay songs.
* No Training Mode, and with it no way to autoplay songs.


=== [[PnM CS portable 2|pop'n music portable 2]] ===
=== [[CS pnm portable 2|pop'n music portable 2]] ===


'''Total Songs:''' 86 (146 with all DLC packs)<br>
'''Total Songs:''' 86 (146 with all DLC packs)<br>
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'''Pros'''
'''Pros'''
* Contains almost all of the songs from [[PnM_AC_16|pop'n music 16 PARTY♪]].
* Contains almost all of the songs from [[AC pnm 16|pop'n music 16 PARTY♪]].
* Loading times vastly improved from [[PnM CS portable|pop'n music portable]], and you can download the game from PlayStation Network for even faster loading.
* Loading times vastly improved from [[CS pnm portable|pop'n music portable]], and you can download the game from PlayStation Network for even faster loading.
* First non-Wii pop'n music title with DLC.
* First non-Wii pop'n music title with DLC.
* You can now autoplay songs, unlike in the first portable.
* You can now autoplay songs, unlike in the first portable.

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