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Want to find a good console release of DanceDanceRevolution but don't know which one to pick? This page covers the console releases, and the pros and cons of each one. Therefore, you can make a choice! | Want to find a good console release of DanceDanceRevolution but don't know which one to pick? This page covers the console releases, and the pros and cons of each one. Therefore, you can make a choice! | ||
'''Note:''' For consistency's sake, this list will ''only'' cover the Japanese CS releases of the main series | '''Note:''' For consistency's sake, this list will ''only'' cover the Japanese CS releases of the main series (and [[CS DDR EXTRA MIX|EXTRA MIX]], since it has [[AC DDR 4th PLUS|4thMIX PLUS]] songs on it). | ||
===[[CS DDR 1st JP|CS | ===[[CS DDR 1st JP|DanceDanceRevolution CS]]=== | ||
'''Total Songs:''' 16<br> | '''Total Songs:''' 16<br> | ||
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'''Pros''' | '''Pros''' | ||
* Contains three preview songs for [[AC DDR 2nd|2ndMIX]] and two entirely new songs. | * Contains three preview songs for [[AC DDR 2nd|2ndMIX]], and two entirely new songs. | ||
* ''Sealed'' copies can be found for cheap. | * ''Sealed'' copies can be found for cheap. | ||
* Introduces EDIT MODE, which allows you to create your own charts for songs. | * Introduces EDIT MODE, which allows you to create your own charts for songs. | ||
* Includes exclusive ARRANGE MODE. | * Includes exclusive ARRANGE MODE. | ||
* Color coded FLAT arrows fixed from [[AC DDR 1st|arcade version]]. | * Color coded FLAT arrows fixed from the [[AC DDR 1st|arcade version]]. | ||
* Includes EASY and TRAINING modes for those new to the game. | * Includes EASY and TRAINING modes for those new to the game. | ||
'''Cons''' | '''Cons''' | ||
* Small songlist. | * Small songlist. | ||
* | * With the sole exception of [[STRICTLY BUSINESS]], every song has been repeated in the [[CS DDR 2ndMIX DC|the next game's Dreamcast version]] and other console releases. | ||
* Timing is incredibly strict compared to later games. | * Timing is incredibly strict compared to later games. | ||
* Only game to feature the negative OUCH! judgment, which penalizes standard gameplay methods (e.g. not returning feet to the center) that have become common in the modern day. | * Only game to feature the negative OUCH! judgment, which penalizes standard gameplay methods (e.g. not returning feet to the center) that have become common in the modern day. | ||
* The preview songs, CS songs, and EDIT MODE all have ridiculous unlock requirements. | * The preview songs, CS songs, and EDIT MODE all have ridiculous unlock requirements. | ||
===[[CS DDR 2ndReMIX PS| | ===[[CS DDR 2ndReMIX PS|DanceDanceRevolution 2ndReMIX]]=== | ||
'''Total Songs:''' 38<br> | '''Total Songs:''' 38<br> | ||
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* Nearly all the songs (especially the KONAMI originals) were repeated in later games. | * Nearly all the songs (especially the KONAMI originals) were repeated in later games. | ||
===[[CS DDR 2ndMIX DC| | ===[[CS DDR 2ndMIX DC|DanceDanceRevolution 2ndMIX Dreamcast Edition]]=== | ||
'''Total Songs:''' 47<br> | '''Total Songs:''' 47<br> | ||
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* Also has EASY and TRAINING modes. | * Also has EASY and TRAINING modes. | ||
* ''Sealed'' copies are, once again, easy to find. | * ''Sealed'' copies are, once again, easy to find. | ||
* Unlike the PlayStation version, all but [[STRICTLY BUSINESS|one]] of the songs from | * Unlike the PlayStation version, all but [[STRICTLY BUSINESS|one]] of the songs from 1st '''and''' 2ndMIX are playable as well. | ||
* Includes [[CAPTAIN JACK (GRANDALE REMIX)|two]] [[DYNAMITE RAVE|more]] 3rdMIX previews than the PlayStation version, as well as full charts for the aforementioned four songs. | * Includes [[CAPTAIN JACK (GRANDALE REMIX)|two]] [[DYNAMITE RAVE|more]] 3rdMIX previews than the PlayStation version, as well as full charts for the aforementioned four songs. | ||
** In | ** In addition, the three STEP BATTLE songs have their 3rdMIX charts playable. | ||
* Graphics and sound on par with arcade version. | * Graphics and sound on par with arcade version. | ||
* The unlockable songs from the PlayStation version no longer have to be unlocked. | * The unlockable songs from the PlayStation version no longer have to be unlocked. | ||
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* Nearly all the songs were repeated later on. | * Nearly all the songs were repeated later on. | ||
===[[CS DDR 3rd|CS | ===[[CS DDR 3rd|DanceDanceRevolution 3rdMIX CS]]=== | ||
'''Total Songs:''' 57<br> | '''Total Songs:''' 57<br> | ||
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* First CS release with COURSE and DIET (WORKOUT) modes, as well as DOUBLE MANIAC charts for songs. | * First CS release with COURSE and DIET (WORKOUT) modes, as well as DOUBLE MANIAC charts for songs. | ||
* One of two CS releases with UNISON mode. | * One of two CS releases with UNISON mode. | ||
* Includes two preview songs for [[AC DDR 3rd PLUS|3rdMIX PLUS]] ( | * Includes two preview songs for [[AC DDR 3rd PLUS|3rdMIX PLUS]] (though only the BASIC charts are playable). | ||
* Includes System Data Support. | * Includes System Data Support. | ||
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* Almost half the songlist consists of the KONAMI originals from the first two games. | * Almost half the songlist consists of the KONAMI originals from the first two games. | ||
** In addition, ''all'' of them have to be unlocked. | ** In addition, ''all'' of them have to be unlocked. | ||
* Older songs that had COUPLE charts | * Older songs that had COUPLE charts lost them in favor of new UNISON charts. | ||
* Timing is somewhat strict compared to later games. | * Timing is somewhat strict compared to later games. | ||
* Three missing | * Three missing licenses from the arcade version. | ||
* Almost all of the | * Almost all of the originals were repeated in later games. | ||
===[[CS DDR BEST HITS| | ===[[CS DDR BEST HITS|DanceDanceRevolution BEST HITS]]=== | ||
'''Total Songs:''' 29<br> | '''Total Songs:''' 29<br> | ||
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'''Pros''' | '''Pros''' | ||
* Decent compilation of songs between 1stMIX | * Decent compilation of songs between 1stMIX through 3rdMIX PLUS. | ||
* Also has SOFT (EASY) and TRAINING modes. | * Also has SOFT (EASY) and TRAINING modes. | ||
* One of two CS releases with UNISON mode. | * One of two CS releases with UNISON mode. | ||
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'''Cons''' | '''Cons''' | ||
* No new songs. | * No new songs. | ||
* No unlocks | * No unlocks. | ||
* Timing is somewhat strict compared to later games. | * Timing is somewhat strict compared to later games. | ||
* No System Data Support. | * No System Data Support. | ||
===[[CS DDR 4th|CS | ===[[CS DDR 4th|DanceDanceRevolution 4thMIX CS]]=== | ||
'''Total Songs:''' 54<br> | '''Total Songs:''' 54<br> | ||
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'''Pros''' | '''Pros''' | ||
*Large songlist. | * Large songlist. | ||
*One of two CS releases with SOLO mode. | * One of two CS releases with SOLO mode. | ||
*Also has TRAINING mode. | * Also has TRAINING mode. | ||
*The three missing | * The three missing licenses from AC DDR 3rdMIX have been restored. | ||
*Includes a preview song for both [[AC DDR 4th PLUS| | * Includes a preview song for both [[AC DDR 4th PLUS|4thMIX PLUS]] ''and'' [[AC DDR 5th|5thMIX]]. | ||
*Can be found cheap used. | * Can be found cheap used. | ||
*Unlike the [[AC DDR 4th|arcade version]], an ALL MUSIC mode is available. | * Unlike the [[AC DDR 4th|arcade version]], an ALL MUSIC mode is available. | ||
'''Cons''' | '''Cons''' | ||
*Timing is somewhat strict compared to later games. | * Timing is somewhat strict compared to later games. | ||
*No System Data Support. | * No System Data Support. | ||
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