North American DanceDanceRevolution Games: Difference between revisions

** A collection of 71 songs, though few of them are from the [[AC DDRMAX|original DDRMAX arcade game]] (only one license, [[ORDINARY WORLD]], made the cut), though most of the CS crossovers and a few of the new KONAMI originals are in this mix. Most of the songlist consists of DDR KONAMI originals and Dancemania licenses from [[AC DDR 2nd|DanceDanceRevoluton 2ndMIX]] through [[AC DDR 5th|5thMIX]], some of which (like [[THE CUBE]] and many of the Club songs) have never appeared in a Japanese PS2 release. Also includes 5 new BEMANI crossovers, 5 new licenses, and 4 new remixes by [[Sota Fujimori]]. Also has Oni Mode, even though the original DDRMAX had no courses. First US CS DDR game with Information Mode, which includes detail on each song and other info tracked by the game.

** A collection of 69 songs, with slightly more accuracy to the [[AC DDRMAX2|arcade DDRMAX2 release]] than DDRMAX US CS was. However, it only includes 7 of the CHALLENGE-only charts. Most notable among the various KONAMI originals / Dancemania revivals is the return of [[GHOSTS (VINCENT DE MOOR REMIX)]], which finally has foot ratings. Beginner and Challenge charts make their US CS debut, and a traditional Challenge Mode replaces the 4-bar version from the original arcade game (the music is also replaced). Some of the licenses have their own videos, a first in the CS DDR series, and a trait that eventually the Japanese games would copy. [[THE WHISTLE SONG (Blow My Whistle Bitch)]] was renamed to '''THE WHISTLE SONG (Blow My Whistle Baby)''' to keep the game's E rating. Overall the US DDRMAX2 includes 8 new licenses, 3 new CS songs, and 4 new BEMANI crossovers.

** A collection of 71 songs, with very few of the songs being from the [[AC DDR EXTREME|original arcade release]]. Only three new songs remain from the arcade release; [[The legend of MAX]], [[TRIP MACHINE survivor]], and [[MEMORIES]]. Most of the other songs, as usual, are older KONAMI originals and Dancemania licenses. The latter has two noteworthy songs; the first is [[DON'T CLOCK ME]], the ''only'' Dancemania license from [[AC DDR Solo BASS|Solo BASS MIX]] (not counting [[GET UP'N MOVE]]) to ever appear in a US CS PS2 DDR game. The other is [[THERE YOU'LL BE]], which makes its first CS appearance in ''any'' region. [[THEME FROM ENTER THE DRAGON(notorious mix)|THEME FROM ENTER THE DRAGON (Revival 2001 Mix)]] was renamed '''THEME FROM ENTER THE DRAGON(notorious mix)'''. A completely new interface involving a jukebox like songwheel replaces the original game. Songs are worth 7,000,000 points at max (bonus points are distributed after the song is over, up to 3,000,000 max), and you must full combo a song now to AA it, not unlike 4thMIX and needing to full combo a song to A it. On the plus side, the new game interface restores the top and bottom parts of the playing field that have been removed since 5thMIX, allowing you to see better the arrows from below. Several of the new licenses are covers from ''Karaoke Revolution'' to advertise that series' release. First US CS PS2 DDR release with Mission Mode, a mode in the earlier Japanese DDR titles where you completed certain requirements. Completing this mode unlocks everything in the game, but you have to play a certain amount of songs first to unlock it. It's also the first US DDR game compatible with Sony's EyeToy accessory for mini games. Overall, EXTREME US has 13 new licenses and 4 CS songs (though two of them come from the ''Silent Hill'' game series). There are no new BEMANI crossovers.

** A US-only "sequel" to DDR EXTREME with 74 songs, containing many of the songs/KONAMI originals/crossovers from the original arcade game that weren't present in EXTREME US CS. Virtually every song has its own unique video/overlays now, the only US CS game with this distinction. (The one exception is [[Get Busy]], the game's sole live-action video.) Other songs includes various KONAMI originals and Dancemania licenses, including popular songs (such as [[butterfly (UPSWING MIX)]]) and more obscure songs like [[LOOK AT US (Daddy DJ Remix)]]. It's also the ''only'' US CS DDR game with a song from E-ROTIC, possibly owing to the game's ESRB E10+ rating, the first in the series. [[AGAINST ALL ODDS (TAKE A LOOK AT ME NOW)|AGAINST ALL ODDS (Definitive MIX)]]'s title was changed to '''AGAINST ALL ODDS (TAKE A LOOK AT ME NOW)'''. 6 more Challenge-only charts make their US CS debut. The MAX2-EXTREME era songwheel returns, but it's been redesigned a bit, looking like a prototype for the interface in [[AC DDR SuperNOVA|DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA]]. EXTREME2 also contains an expanded Mission Mode, which is required to unlock all the KONAMI originals in the game except for [[You gotta move it (feat. Julie Rugaard)]], a song by Japanese video game musician Yuzo Koshiro. You can also save from the song select, a first in a CS DDR release. The game also uses the same exact scoring system as EXTREME US CS. Overall EXTREME 2 contains 13 new licenses, 6 new CS songs, and 5 new BEMANI crossovers. This is the last US PS2 DDR game with new BEMANI crossovers.

** A loose port of the recent arcade game of the same name, with some (though not all) of the new KONAMI originals, very few of the new licenses, and some of the game's BEMANI crossovers for a total of 74 songs. Most of the rest of the songlist consists of new licenses, songs from [[CS DDR STRIKE|DanceDanceRevolution STR!KE]], and leftover EXTREME songs not in the last three games. This is the first game since MAX US CS to not have Challenge-only songs. It's also the only US PS2 DDR game with no Information Mode, and also the last one with an older Dancemania license; [[Sobakasu FRECKLES (KCP Re-Edit)|FRECKLES (KCP Re-Edit)]]. New license [[Robogirl]] from The Crystal Method was renamed from its original title Roboslut due to the ESRB. Unfortunately, 5 of the game's new songs can only be played online, and are not playable outside of online. (These songs were thankfully added the following game.) Overall SuperNOVA US CS contains 14 new licenses (along with 2 from STRIKE!), and 6 CS songs (though 3 can only be played online).

** A somewhat accurate port of the then-unreleased arcade version, containing all except one of the game's new KONAMI originals ([[A Geisha's Dream]], which wasn't out at the beginning of the game's arcade release either), and even has most of the arcade licenses, with a grand total of 75 songs. It is missing, though, the Japanese licenses (along with [[Koko Soko]]), the 5 new BEMANI crossovers, and some of the new options/display settings. It's also missing, like the later Japanese CS release, all the X-Special charts and HOTTEST PARTY crossovers. Most of the rest of the songlist consists of most of the remaining SuperNOVA 2 arcade songs not included earlier, along with the Japanese SuperNOVA2 CS songs (except license [[LEAVE ME ALONE]] and [[The flower in your smile]]) and [[SOUL CRASH]], the latter finally making it US CS debut. Overall X US CS contains 7 new licenses and no new CS/BEMANI songs.

** A collection of 60 songs, this is the final US PS2 DDR game. Some of the new KONAMI originals and some of the licenses from this game later appeared on the then unannounced arcade X2 game. (These same KONAMI originals also appear in [[CS DDR HOTTEST PARTY3|DanceDanceRevolution HOTTEST PARTY3]], released the same day in the US.) The other remaining KONAMI originals consist of the BEMANI crossovers and [[A Geisha's Dream]] from X AC, SuperNOVA JP CS song [[MOONSTER]] finally making its US CS debut, and some old KONAMI originals from other arcade installments (like [[MARS WAR 3]] finally appearing in a US CS release). The Groove Radar songs from SuperNOVA2 finally make their US CS debut, as does EXTREME song [[Dance Dance Revolution (song)|Dance Dance Revolution]] and Challenge-only song [[MY SUMMER LOVE(TOMMY'S SMILE MIX)]]. Overall X2 US CS contains 15 new licenses and 15 new KONAMI originals. This is the last (non-iOS) DDR game in ''any'' region with banners.

** A collection of 51 songs (plus 30 DLC songs), this is the first Xbox DDR game. It is the only game on either the Xbox or the 360 to use the classic DDR background videos from DDRMAX-EXTREME, as the series would produce its own videos from the sequel onwards. It's also the only Xbox game to use the traditional songwheel from MAX to X as well. ULTRAMIX is most notable as the first CS DDR game to go online, where you can download song packs for money. 6 song packs of 5 songs  each (priced at $5 each) were released overall, comprised entirely of KONAMI originals that were either DDR classics or new BEMANI crossovers (almost all of Dance Maniax's KONAMI originals were put on the song packs). The uncut [[AFTER THE GAME OF LOVE]] and [[HYPNOTIC CRISIS|HYPNΦTIC CRISIS]] makes its US CS DDR debut. No songs have Beginner or Challenge charts. Overall ULTRAMIX contains 4 new licenses, 4 new CS songs, and 7 (17 DLC) new BEMANI crossovers.