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''Text originally borrowed from the Beatmania/IIDX/III FAQ on Bemanistyle, originally written by Kimcicle and updated by rmz.'' | ''Text originally borrowed from the Beatmania/IIDX/III FAQ on Bemanistyle, originally written by Kimcicle and updated by rmz.'' | ||
''All information listed is accurate as of | ''All information listed is accurate as of May 7th, 2020.'' | ||
== Which style should I buy? == | == Which style should I buy? == | ||
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'''Pros''' | '''Pros''' | ||
* Huge | * Huge, beginner friendly songlist. | ||
* Can be found cheap used. | * Can be found cheap used. | ||
* Actual music videos. | * Actual music videos. | ||
* Many songs have never been revived in another CS release. | |||
'''Cons''' | '''Cons''' | ||
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'''Total Songs:''' 53<br> | '''Total Songs:''' 53<br> | ||
'''Unique Songs:''' | '''Unique Songs:''' 17 | ||
'''Pros''' | '''Pros''' | ||
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'''Cons''' | '''Cons''' | ||
* Slower speed mods than | * Slower speed mods than the rest of the series. | ||
* Many complain about timing issues. | * Many complain about timing issues. | ||
* Nearly all of the originals have appeared in later CS releases. | * Nearly all of the originals have appeared in later CS releases. | ||
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* Debut of HI-SPEED 4. | * Debut of HI-SPEED 4. | ||
* Decent difficulty balance. | * Decent difficulty balance. | ||
* Much less cumbersome interface than the last three CS games. | |||
'''Cons''' | '''Cons''' | ||
* Songlist is hit or miss for people. | * Songlist is hit or miss for people. | ||
* Notecharts by this time were getting harder, and this style reflects it. | * Notecharts by this time were getting harder, and this style reflects it. | ||
* All but five | * All but five KONAMI originals have appeared in later CS releases. | ||
=== [[CS 7th style|beatmania IIDX 7th style]] === | === [[CS 7th style|beatmania IIDX 7th style]] === | ||
'''Total Songs:''' 90<br> | '''Total Songs:''' 90<br> | ||
'''Unique Songs:''' | '''Unique Songs:''' 18 | ||
'''Pros''' | '''Pros''' | ||
* Decent difficulty balance. | * Decent difficulty balance. | ||
* Large songlist. | * Large songlist. | ||
* Fairly easy to get now. | * Fairly easy to get now. | ||
* Songs no longer have to be played in ARCADE | * Songs no longer have to be played in ARCADE to unlock in FREE. | ||
'''Cons''' | '''Cons''' | ||
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'''Total Songs:''' 90<br> | '''Total Songs:''' 90<br> | ||
'''Unique Songs:''' | '''Unique Songs:''' 18 | ||
'''Pros''' | '''Pros''' | ||
* Easy to get. | * Easy to get. | ||
* New sort methods | * New sort methods; other info can be displayed while selecting the song. | ||
* | * RANDOM+ is entertaining. | ||
* All 8th style CS originals available by default. | |||
'''Cons''' | '''Cons''' | ||
* Lack of regular record screen as from previous styles. | * Lack of regular record screen as from previous styles. | ||
* Scores achieved in | * Scores achieved in EXPERT do not save. | ||
* Many songs have been repeated in later games. | * Many songs have been repeated in later games. | ||
* Very bland, ugly menu. | |||
=== [[CS 9th style|beatmania IIDX 9th style]] === | === [[CS 9th style|beatmania IIDX 9th style]] === | ||
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'''Pros''' | '''Pros''' | ||
* New high-res graphics make the game extremely pretty. | * New high-res graphics make the game extremely pretty. | ||
* Quite a few first-time repeats | * Quite a few first-time repeats. | ||
* Lots of remixes of songs from previous styles. | * Lots of remixes of songs from previous styles. | ||
'''Cons''' | '''Cons''' | ||
* | * Only 19 revivals, mostly for courses. | ||
* Lack of regular record screen as from previous styles. | * Lack of regular record screen as from previous styles. | ||
* Rather beginner unfriendly. | * Rather beginner unfriendly. | ||
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'''Pros''' | '''Pros''' | ||
* .5 speed mods from [[AC HAPPY SKY|HAPPY SKY]] introduced. | * .5 speed mods from [[AC HAPPY SKY|HAPPY SKY]] introduced. | ||
* S- | * S-RANDOM is more entertaining than RANDOM+ - luckily, both are included. | ||
'''Cons''' | '''Cons''' | ||
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'''Total Songs:''' 89<br> | '''Total Songs:''' 89<br> | ||
'''Unique Songs:''' 22 | '''Unique Songs:''' 22<br> | ||
'''Pros''' | '''Pros''' | ||
* Displays in-game score graphs. | * Displays in-game score graphs. | ||
* Can import up to five players' scores onto your memory card. | * Can import up to five players' scores onto your memory card. | ||
* | * HIDDEN+ and SUDDEN+ from DistorteD are selectable mods. | ||
* Can change speed mods during a song. | * Can change speed mods during a song. | ||
* Lots of unlockable interface items. | * Lots of unlockable interface items. | ||
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'''Total Songs:''' 91<br> | '''Total Songs:''' 91<br> | ||
'''Unique Songs:''' | '''Unique Songs:''' 23<br> | ||
'''Pros''' | '''Pros''' | ||
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'''Cons''' | '''Cons''' | ||
* | * Usually fairly pricey online. | ||
* PREMIUM BEST disc doesn't have EXPERT | * PREMIUM BEST disc doesn't have ARCADE/EXPERT modes. | ||
* No beatmania revivals. | * No beatmania revivals. | ||
* Some videos and images were edited to meet Japanese rating standards. | * Some videos and images were edited to meet Japanese rating standards. | ||
* Only 40 pictures in | * Only 40 pictures in GALLERY. | ||
* All CS originals have generic movies. | * All CS originals have generic movies. | ||
* Cumbersome two disc system. | * Cumbersome two disc system. | ||
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=== [[CS INFINITAS|beatmania IIDX INFINITAS]] === | === [[CS INFINITAS|beatmania IIDX INFINITAS]] === | ||
'''Total Songs''': | '''Total Songs''': 827<br> | ||
'''Unique Songs''': | '''Unique Songs''': 441<br> | ||
'''Pros''' | '''Pros''' | ||
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* First HD beatmania IIDX console game. | * First HD beatmania IIDX console game. | ||
* New controllers made, considered far superior to the old PS2 bundled controllers. | * New controllers made, considered far superior to the old PS2 bundled controllers. | ||
* Ability to play songs from [[AC SIRIUS|beatmania IIDX 17 SIRIUS]] onward on a console beatmania IIDX game | * Ability to play songs from [[AC SIRIUS|beatmania IIDX 17 SIRIUS]] onward on a console beatmania IIDX game. | ||
'''Cons''' | '''Cons''' | ||
* Has DRM; you need to be online to play | * Has DRM; you need to be online to play. | ||
* | * Only 43 songs by default; all others must be unlocked. | ||
* You need to pay a monthly fee to play (requires [[PASELI]] or a credit card). | * You need to pay a monthly fee to play (requires [[PASELI]] or a credit card). | ||
* Some songs cost additional PASELI to access via song packs. | * Some songs cost additional PASELI to access via song packs. |