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I don't think it's necessary to list Beginner as a pro/con for near every single mix. Also fixed more spelling errors.
(I don't think it's necessary to list Beginner as a pro/con for near every single mix. Also fixed more spelling errors.)
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'''Pros'''  
'''Pros'''  
* Also includes EASY and TRAINING modes.
* Like before, ''sealed'' copies can be found cheap.
* Like before, ''sealed'' copies can be found cheap.
* Includes [[THE RACE|two]] [[IN THE NAVY '99 (XXL Disaster Remix)|previews]] for the [[AC DDR 3rd|next game]] (though only the BASIC charts are playable).
* Includes [[THE RACE|two]] [[IN THE NAVY '99 (XXL Disaster Remix)|previews]] for the [[AC DDR 3rd|next game]] (though only the BASIC charts are playable).
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'''Pros'''  
'''Pros'''  
* Also has SOFT (EASY) and TRAINING modes.
* Largest songlist of all the PlayStation releases.
* Largest songlist of all the PlayStation releases.
* Can be found ''sealed'' for cheap.
* Can be found ''sealed'' for cheap.
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'''Cons'''  
'''Cons'''  
* 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, ''all'' of which have to be unlocked.
** In addition, ''all'' of them have to be unlocked.
* Older songs that had COUPLE charts lost them in favor of new UNISON 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.
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'''Pros'''  
'''Pros'''  
* Decent compilation of songs between 1stMIX through 3rdMIX PLUS.
* Decent compilation of songs between 1stMIX through 3rdMIX PLUS.
* Also has SOFT (EASY) and TRAINING modes.
* One of two CS releases with UNISON mode.
* One of two CS releases with UNISON mode.
* Can be found cheap used.
* Can be found cheap used.
* Songs don't need to be unlocked.


'''Cons'''  
'''Cons'''  
* No new songs.
* No new songs.
* 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.  
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* Large songlist.
* Large songlist.
* One of two CS releases with SOLO mode.
* One of two CS releases with SOLO mode.
* Also has TRAINING mode.
* The three missing licenses from 3rdMIX have been restored.
* The three missing licenses from AC DDR 3rdMIX have been restored.
* Includes a preview song for both [[AC DDR 4th PLUS|4thMIX PLUS]] ''and'' [[AC DDR 5th|5thMIX]] (though the latter only has its BASIC chart playable.)
* Includes a preview song for both [[AC DDR 4th PLUS|4thMIX PLUS]] ''and'' [[AC DDR 5th|5thMIX]] (though the latter only has its BASIC chart playable.)
* Many of the songs have never been repeated to this day (not counting spinoffs).
* Many of the songs have never been repeated to this day (not counting spinoffs).
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* Includes (nearly) all of the songs introduced in [[AC DDR Solo BASS|Solo BASS MIX]], [[AC DDR Solo 2000|Solo 2000]], and [[AC DDR 4th PLUS|4thMIX PLUS]].
* Includes (nearly) all of the songs introduced in [[AC DDR Solo BASS|Solo BASS MIX]], [[AC DDR Solo 2000|Solo 2000]], and [[AC DDR 4th PLUS|4thMIX PLUS]].
* One of two CS releases with SOLO mode.
* One of two CS releases with SOLO mode.
* Includes TRAINING mode.
* Includes four 5thMIX previews as well as two brand-new remixes.
* Includes four 5thMIX previews as well as two brand-new remixes.
* Many songs have never been repeated in future CS releases.
* Many songs have never been repeated in future CS releases.
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* Fairly easy to find.
* Fairly easy to find.
* With the exception of [[MAX 300|th]][[Kind Lady|re]][[SO IN LOVE|e]] KONAMI originals and [[WITCH DOCTOR (GIANT TOONS VERSION)|one]] Dancemania license, none of the songs have ever been repeated in a future Japanese CS release.
* With the exception of [[MAX 300|th]][[Kind Lady|re]][[SO IN LOVE|e]] KONAMI originals and [[WITCH DOCTOR (GIANT TOONS VERSION)|one]] Dancemania license, none of the songs have ever been repeated in a future Japanese CS release.
* First CS release with speed and arrow modifiers.
* First (mainline) CS release with speed and arrow modifiers.


'''Cons'''  
'''Cons'''  
* Smallest songlist of all the PlayStation 2 DDR games and is even smaller than some of the PlayStation releases.
* Smallest songlist of all the PlayStation 2 DDR games, even smaller than some of the PlayStation releases.
* Only main series CS release with no difficulty ratings for songs ''whatsoever''.
* Only main series CS release with no difficulty ratings for songs ''whatsoever''.
* Character dancers are completely missing.
* Character dancers are completely missing.
* No BEGINNER difficulty.
* No COURSE ''or'' ENDLESS mode.
* No COURSE mode.
* Only two new CS songs.
* Very few CS songs (only two) compared to later PS2 releases.


===[[CS DDRMAX2 JP|DDRMAX2: DanceDanceRevolution 7thMIX CS]]===
===[[CS DDRMAX2 JP|DDRMAX2: DanceDanceRevolution 7thMIX CS]]===
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* Can get expensive online.
* Can get expensive online.
* Some of the graphics and music are reused from the [[AC DDRMAX2|the previous game]] as opposed to this game's [[AC DDR EXTREME|arcade version]].
* Some of the graphics and music are reused from the [[AC DDRMAX2|the previous game]] as opposed to this game's [[AC DDR EXTREME|arcade version]].
* Unlocking all of the dancers can take ''forever'' without System Data Support.
* Missing a license from the arcade version ([[SENORITA (Speedy Mix)]]).
* Missing a license from the arcade version ([[SENORITA (Speedy Mix)]]).


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'''Pros'''  
'''Pros'''  
* Includes BEGINNER difficulty.
* Good mix of popular songs from 1stMIX through EXTREME, Dancemania licenses and KONAMI originals alike.
* Good mix of popular songs from 1stMIX through EXTREME, Dancemania licenses and KONAMI originals alike.
* ''Lots'' of character dancers to choose from, including [[BUS]] and [[TRAIN]], who are exclusive to this release outside of BEGINNER mode.
* ''Lots'' of character dancers to choose from, including [[BUS]] and [[TRAIN]], who are exclusive to this release outside of BEGINNER mode.
* Six new songs (one license and five KONAMI originals) to choose from, none of which (except for [[PARANOiA -Respect-|one]]) have been repeated.  
* Six new songs (one license and five KONAMI originals) to choose from, only[[PARANOiA -Respect-|one]] of which has ever been repeated.  
* First JP DDR release with actual music videos.
* First Japanese DDR release with actual music videos.
* Only PS2 appearance of many pre-DDRMAX songs.
* Only PS2 appearance of many pre-DDRMAX songs.
* Includes System Data Support.
* Includes System Data Support.
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* Small songlist compared to other PS2 releases and even some of the PS releases.
* Small songlist compared to other PS2 releases and even some of the PS releases.


===[[CS DDR SuperNOVA JP|DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA CS]]===  
=== [[CS DDR SuperNOVA JP|DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA CS]] ===  


'''Total Songs:''' 84<br>  
'''Total Songs:''' 84<br>  
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'''Pros'''  
'''Pros'''  
* Large songlist.
* Large songlist (second biggest on PS2).
* First CS release with BATTLE mode and EyeToy support.
* First CS release with BATTLE mode and EyeToy support.
* BEGINNER difficulty is available, as is the return of EASY mode.
* BEGINNER difficulty is available, as is the return of EASY mode.
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'''Cons'''  
'''Cons'''  
* Hard to find and expensive.
* Hard to find and expensive.
* No returning songs.
* No revivals.
* Missing a [[DOESN'T REALLY MATTER|license]] (technically [[Beautiful Life (ARIA)|two]]) from the arcade version.
* Missing a [[DOESN'T REALLY MATTER|license]] (technically [[Beautiful Life (ARIA)|two]]) from the arcade version.


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'''Pros'''  
'''Pros'''  
* Large songlist.
* Large songlist.
* Also includes a Beginner Mode and difficulty.
* Simple unlock system.
* Simple unlock system.
* Songs like [[Pluto Relinquish]] will really test your skill at DDR.
* Songs like [[Pluto Relinquish]] will really test your skill at DDR.
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'''Cons'''  
'''Cons'''  
* Hard to find and expensive.
* Hard to find and expensive.
* Like with [[CS DDR 3rdReMIX|CS 3rdReMIX]], all of the older KONAMI originals have to be unlocked.
* Like with [[CS DDR 3rdReMIX|3rdMIX CS]], all of the older KONAMI originals have to be unlocked.
* [[Trust -DanceDanceRevolution mix-]] had it's video heavily edited to meet rating standards.
* [[Trust -DanceDanceRevolution mix-]] has its video heavily edited to meet rating standards.
* Two licenses from the [[AC DDR SuperNOVA2|arcade version]] are missing.
* Two licenses from the [[AC DDR SuperNOVA2|arcade version]] are missing.
* A more complex EXTRA STAGE system
* A more complex EXTRA STAGE system.


===[[CS DDR X JP|DanceDanceRevolution X CS]]===
===[[CS DDR X JP|DanceDanceRevolution X CS]]===
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'''Pros'''  
'''Pros'''  
* Includes a Beginner Mode (known as STARTER MODE in X) and difficulty.
* Only Japanese CS release with STREET MASTER MODE, a story mode. This can also be used to unlock content.
* Only JP CS release with STREET MASTER MODE, a story mode. This can also be used to unlock content.
* Includes several licenses from the [[CS DDR X NA|American CS counterpart]] as a bonus.
* Includes several licenses from the [[CS DDR X NA|American CS counterpart]] as a bonus.
* One of two CS releases with LONG VERSON songs.
* One of two CS releases with LONG VERSON songs.
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'''Cons'''  
'''Cons'''  
* Hard to find and expensive.
* Hard to find and expensive.
* Some may like the new SHOCK ARROWs, but most do not.
* SHOCK ARROWs charts hit or miss with players.
* Most of the returning songs consists of [[PARANOiA]] remixes.
* Most of the returning songs consist of [[PARANOiA]] remixes.
* There is no Shop to unlock hidden songs and content unlike the previous two games.
* Outside of STREET MASTER MODE, song and course unlocks can take ''hundreds'' of clears to include everything.
* The announcer is considered ''extremely'' annoying by many.
* The announcer is considered ''extremely'' annoying by many.
* All of the [[CS DDR HOTTEST PARTY|HOTTEST PARTY]] crossovers, the [[HOW TO PLAY]] song, [[Put 'Em Up]], the new modifiers, items and second outfits for character dancers, dance routines, and 1stMIX models of [[AFRO]] and [[LADY]] introduced in the [[AC DDR X|arcade version]] are completely missing.
* Missing many songs from the arcade, including all of the [[CS DDR HOTTEST PARTY|HOTTEST PARTY]] crossovers, the [[HOW TO PLAY]] song, [[Put 'Em Up]], new modifiers, items and secondary outfits for character dancers, new dance routines, and 1stMIX models of [[AFRO]] and [[LADY]].
* Although the song [[Tabibito]] ''is'' included, its music video was not (probably due to memory limitations or licensing issues, as there is no content in the video that would warrant the game a CERO B rating).
* [[Tabibito|旅人]]'s music video is oddly absent.
 
* [[ZERO|零 - ZERO -]]'s video is heavily censored.
 
* Only two new CS songs.


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