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'''Pros''' | '''Pros''' | ||
* | * Two new CS songs. | ||
* | * 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, | * Like before, sealed copies can be found cheap. | ||
* EDIT MODE is available by default now. | |||
* EDIT MODE is | |||
* 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. | ||
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'''Cons''' | '''Cons''' | ||
* Timing is incredibly strict compared to later games. | * Timing is incredibly strict compared to later games. | ||
* Some songs have dumb unlock requirements | * 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''' | ||
* | * 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. | ||
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'''Pros''' | '''Pros''' | ||
* Largest songlist of all the PlayStation releases. | * Largest songlist of all the PlayStation releases. | ||
* Can be found | * 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 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. | ||
* 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. | ||
* 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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'''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 | * 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. | ||
* | * Barely any unlocks. | ||
===[[CS DDRMAX2 JP|DDRMAX2: DanceDanceRevolution 7thMIX CS]]=== | ===[[CS DDRMAX2 JP|DDRMAX2: DanceDanceRevolution 7thMIX CS]]=== | ||
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'''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. | ||
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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. | * 0.5 speed modifier introduced. | ||
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'''Cons''' | '''Cons''' | ||
* | * 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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* 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 | * 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. | ||
* | * 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 | * 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]]. | ||
* [[Tabibito|旅人]]'s music video is absent. | |||
* [[Tabibito|旅人]]'s music video is | |||
* [[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. | ||
[[Category:DDR]] | [[Category:DDR]] |