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'''Pros'''  
'''Pros'''  
* Contains three preview songs for [[AC DDR 2nd|2ndMIX]], and two entirely new songs.
* Two new CS 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.
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'''Pros'''  
'''Pros'''  
* 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).
* EDIT MODE is available by default now.
* EDIT MODE is a default mode now.
* Color coded FLAT arrows fixed from arcade version.
* Color coded FLAT arrows fixed from arcade version.
* Includes [[JP DDR CS System Data Support|System Data Support]], which allows one to unlock all the hidden content from the previous CS release.
* Includes [[JP DDR CS System Data Support|System Data Support]], which allows one to unlock all the hidden content from the previous CS release.
* STEP BATTLE songs are now playable outside that mode.
* STEP BATTLE songs are now playable outside that mode.
* Allows you to play [[CS DDR 1st JP|DanceDanceRevolution CS]] with the 2ndReMIX interface via disc swapping, however, the background animations are disabled.


'''Cons'''  
'''Cons'''  
* Timing is incredibly strict compared to later games.
* Timing is incredibly strict compared to later games.
* Some songs have dumb unlock requirements. (Though this can be bypassed with a cheat.)
* Some songs have dumb unlock requirements outside of cheat codes.
* 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.


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'''Pros'''  
'''Pros'''  
* 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 1st ''and'' 2ndMIX are playable.
* Unlike the PlayStation version, all but [[STRICTLY BUSINESS|one]] of the songs from 1st ''and'' 2ndMIX are playable.
* 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 addition, the three STEP BATTLE songs have their 3rdMIX charts playable.
** 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.
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'''Pros'''  
'''Pros'''  
* 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.
* First CS release with COURSE, ENDLESS, and DIET (WORKOUT) modes, which have all since become staples on CS releases.
* First CS release with COURSE, ENDLESS, and DIET (WORKOUT) modes, which have all since become staples on CS releases.
** This is also the first CS release with DOUBLE MANIAC charts.
** This is also the first CS release with DOUBLE MANIAC charts.
* 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]] (though only the BASIC charts are playable).
* Includes System Data Support.
* Includes System Data Support.
* Allows you to play [[CS DDR 1st JP|DanceDanceRevolution CS]] and [[CS DDR 2ndReMIX PS|DanceDanceRevolution 2ndReMIX]] with the 3rdMIX interface via disc swapping, however, the background animations are disabled.
* Allows you to play [[CS DDR 1st JP|DanceDanceRevolution CS]] and [[CS DDR 2ndReMIX PS|DanceDanceRevolution 2ndReMIX]] with the 3rdMIX interface via disc swapping, however, the background animations are disabled.
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* One of two CS releases with SOLO mode.
* One of two CS releases with SOLO mode.
* The three missing licenses from 3rdMIX have been restored.
* The three missing licenses from 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.)
* 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).
* Can be found cheap used.
* Can be found cheap used.
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* First main series CS release to run at a frame rate of 60 FPS.
* First main series CS release to run at a frame rate of 60 FPS.
* One of only two CS releases with LONG VERSION songs.
* One of only two CS releases with LONG VERSION songs.
* Includes TRAINING mode.
* Includes two previews for [[AC DDRMAX|the next game]] (though only the BASIC charts are playable).
* Many songs have never appeared on future (non-spinoff) CS releases.
* Many songs have never appeared on future (non-spinoff) CS releases.
* Features a GALLERY mode and a CHART BANK, which allows you to see more than 2,000 song charts created by fans.
* Features a GALLERY mode and a CHART BANK, which allows you to see more than 2,000 song charts created by fans.
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'''Pros'''  
'''Pros'''  
* 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|f]][[Kind Lady|o]][[SO IN LOVE|u]][[CANDY (Luv UNLIMITED)|r]] 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 (mainline) 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, 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.
* Character dancers are completely missing.
* Character dancers are completely missing.
* No COURSE ''or'' ENDLESS mode.
* No COURSE ''or'' ENDLESS mode.
* Only two new CS songs.
* Barely any unlocks.


===[[CS DDRMAX2 JP|DDRMAX2: DanceDanceRevolution 7thMIX CS]]===
===[[CS DDRMAX2 JP|DDRMAX2: DanceDanceRevolution 7thMIX CS]]===
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* Easy to find.
* Easy to find.
* Oni courses are a fun and challenging way to test your skill.
* Oni courses are a fun and challenging way to test your skill.
* Four preview songs for [[AC DDR EXTREME|DDR EXTREME]] are included.
* Four (or nine if the other CS remixes are counted) preview songs for [[AC DDR EXTREME|EXTREME]] are included.
* Most of the songs are unique to this release.
* Most of the songs are unique to this release, even being the only Japanese CS game to feature the CHALLENGE-only remixes.
* Unlike the [[AC DDRMAX2|arcade release]], the CHALLENGE-only remixes are playable outside of their courses, and use their updated graphics from EXTREME.
* Includes System Data Support.
* Includes System Data Support.


'''Cons'''  
'''Cons'''  
* No BEGINNER difficulty.
* No BEGINNER difficulty.
* New CS songs only have CHALLENGE charts.
* Character dancers are completely missing.
* Character dancers are completely missing.
* Long and annoying unlock system.
* Long and annoying unlock system.
* Four missing licenses from the [[AC DDRMAX2|arcade version]].
* Four missing licenses from the arcade version.


===[[CS DDR EXTREME JP|DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME CS]]===
===[[CS DDR EXTREME JP|DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME CS]]===
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* Near all of the new KONAMI originals/BEMANI crossovers/Dancemania licenses have never been repeated since this game (minus spinoffs).
* Near all of the new KONAMI originals/BEMANI crossovers/Dancemania licenses have never been repeated since this game (minus spinoffs).
* Every character dancer up to 5thMIX is playable.
* Every character dancer up to 5thMIX is playable.
* Lots of revivals of older songs, including many first-time repeats (songs that have never been repeated up to this point)
* Lots of revivals of older songs, including many first-time repeats (songs that have never been repeated up to this point).
* Video and audio quality increased from arcade version.
* Video and audio quality increased from arcade version.
* 0.5 speed modifier introduced.
* Includes System Data Support.
* Includes System Data Support.


'''Cons'''  
'''Cons'''  
* Can get expensive online.
* Expensive online.
* Some of the graphics and music are reused from [[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 [[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.
* Unlocking all of the dancers can take ''forever'' without System Data Support.
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* 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 the BEGINNER difficulty.
* ''Lots'' of character dancers to choose from, including [[BUS]] and [[TRAIN]], who are exclusive to this release outside of the BEGINNER difficulty.
* Six new songs (one license and five KONAMI originals) to choose from, only [[PARANOiA -Respect-|one]] of which has ever 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 Japanese 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.
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* BEGINNER difficulty is available, as is the return of EASY mode.
* BEGINNER difficulty is available, as is the return of EASY mode.
* Three different difficulty modes catered to different skill levels are included. An ALL MUSIC mode is also available.
* Three different difficulty modes catered to different skill levels are included. An ALL MUSIC mode is also available.
* With the sole exception of [[TRUE LOVE|TRUE♥LOVE]], none of the songs were repeated on either of the [[CS DDR SuperNOVA2 JP|next]] [[CS DDR X JP|two]] games.
* With the sole exception of [[TRUE LOVE|TRUE♥LOVE]], none of the songs were repeated on the [[CS DDR SuperNOVA2 JP|next]] [[CS DDR X JP|two]] games.
* Simple unlock system.
* Simple unlock system.
* Includes System Data Support.
* Includes System Data Support.
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'''Cons'''  
'''Cons'''  
* Hard to find and expensive.
* Hard to find and expensive.
* Like with [[CS DDR 3rdReMIX|3rdMIX CS]], all of the older KONAMI originals have to be unlocked.
* GROOVE RADAR charts considered hit or miss with players.
* [[Trust -DanceDanceRevolution mix-]] has its 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.
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* Only Japanese CS release with STREET MASTER MODE, a story mode. This can also be used to unlock content.
* Only Japanese 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 VERSION songs.
* [[SP-TRIP MACHINE ~JUNGLE MIX~|SP-TRIP MACHINE～JUNGLE MIX～]] and [[PARANOiA MAX ~DIRTY MIX~|PARANOiA MAX～DIRTY MIX～]] received new CHALLENGE charts with gimmicks exclusive to this release.
* [[SP-TRIP MACHINE~JUNGLE MIX~|SP-TRIP MACHINE～JUNGLE MIX～]] and [[PARANOiA MAX~DIRTY MIX~|PARANOiA MAX～DIRTY MIX～]] received new CHALLENGE charts with gimmicks exclusive to this release.
* Includes System Data Support.
* Includes System Data Support.


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* Outside of STREET MASTER MODE, song and course unlocks take ''335'' clears to unlock everything.
* Outside of STREET MASTER MODE, song and course unlocks take ''335'' clears to unlock everything.
* The announcer is considered ''extremely'' annoying by many.
* The announcer is considered ''extremely'' annoying by many.
* Missing many songs from the arcade, including all of the [[CS DDR HOTTEST PARTY|HOTTEST PARTY]] crossovers, the [[HOW TO PLAY]] song and [[Put 'Em Up]], as well as the X-Special charts for old songs, new modifiers, items and secondary outfits for character dancers, new dance routines, and 1stMIX models of [[AFRO]] and [[LADY]].
* Missing many songs from the arcade, including all of the [[CS DDR HOTTEST PARTY|HOTTEST PARTY]] crossovers, the [[HOW TO PLAY]] song and [[Put 'Em Up]], as well as the X-Special charts for old songs, new modifiers, items and secondary outfits for character dancers, new dance routines, and the 1stMIX models of [[AFRO]] and [[LADY]].
** However, some of the X-Special charts for the songs present in this version can be re-created via EDIT MODE. Also, the X-Special charts for the other songs can be recreated via their respective games' EDIT MODE.
* [[Tabibito|旅人]]'s music video is absent.
* [[Tabibito|旅人]]'s music video is oddly absent.
* [[ZERO|零 - ZERO -]]'s video is heavily censored.
* [[ZERO|零 - ZERO -]]'s video is heavily censored.
* Only two new CS songs.
* Only two new CS songs.


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