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* Also includes EASY and TRAINING modes.
* 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).
* EDIT MODE is a default mode now.
* EDIT MODE is a default mode now.
* Color coded FLAT arrows fixed from arcade version.
* Color coded FLAT arrows fixed from arcade version.
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* 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.
* 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.


===[[CS DDR 2ndMIX DC|CS DDR 2ndMIX Dreamcast Edition]]===
===[[CS DDR 2ndMIX DC|CS DDR 2ndMIX Dreamcast Edition]]===
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* Unlike the PlayStation version, all but [[STRICTLY BUSINESS|one]] of the songs from DDR 1st are playable as well.
* Unlike the PlayStation version, all but [[STRICTLY BUSINESS|one]] of the songs from DDR 1st are playable as well.
* 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 addittion, the three STEP BATTLE songs have their 3rdMIX charts playable.
** In addittion, 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.
*The unlockable songs from the PlayStation version no longer have to be unlocked.
* The unlockable songs from the PlayStation version no longer have to be unlocked.


'''Cons'''  
'''Cons'''  
*Timing is strict compared to later games.
* Timing is strict compared to later games.
*Nearly all the songs were repeated later on.
* Nearly all the songs were repeated later on.


===[[CS DDR 3rd|CS DDR 3rd]]===
===[[CS DDR 3rd|CS DDR 3rd]]===


'''Total Songs:'''57<br>  
'''Total Songs:''' 57<br>  
'''Unique Songs:'''21
'''Unique Songs:''' 21


'''Pros'''  
'''Pros'''  
*Also has EASY (SOFT) and TRAINING modes.
* Also has EASY (SOFT) and TRAINING modes.
*Large songlist.
* Large songlist.
*Can be found ''sealed'' for cheap.
* Can be found ''sealed'' for cheap.
*First CS release with COURSE mode.
* First CS release with COURSE mode.
*Only CS release with PAINT and UNISON modes.
* Only CS release with PAINT and UNISON modes.
*Includes two preview songs for [[AC DDR 3rd PLUS|DDR 3rdMIX PLUS]].
* Includes two preview songs for [[AC DDR 3rd PLUS|3rdMIX PLUS]].
*Includes System Data Support  
* Includes System Data Support.


'''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.
**In addition, ''all'' of them have to be unlocked.
** In addition, ''all'' of them have to be unlocked.
*Older songs that had COUPLE charts lose them in favor of new UNISON charts.
* Older songs that had COUPLE charts lose them in favor of new UNISON charts.
*Timing is somewhat strict compared to later games.
* Timing is somewhat strict compared to later games.
*Three missing licences from arcade version.
* Three missing licences from the arcade version.
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Revision as of 19:05, 27 July 2019

Which mix do I buy?

Want to find a good console release of DanceDanceRevolution but don't know which one to pick? This page covers the console releases, and the pros and cons of each one. Therefore, you can make a choice!

Note: For consistency's sake, this list will only cover the Japanese CS releases of the main series. (and EXTRA MIX, since it has 4thMIX PLUS songs on it.)

CS DDR 1st

Total Songs: 16
Unique Songs: 1

Pros

  • Contains three preview songs for 2ndMIX and two entirely new songs.
  • Beginner friendly.
  • Sealed copies can be found for cheap.
  • Introduces EDIT MODE, which allows you to create your own charts for songs.
  • Includes exclusive ARRANGE MODE.
  • Color coded FLAT arrows fixed from arcade version.
  • Includes EASY and TRAINING modes for those new to the game.

Cons

  • Small songlist.
  • Nearly all the songs were repeated in the the next game's Dreamcast version and future releases.
  • Timing is incredibly strict compared to later games.
  • Only game to feature the negative OUCH! judgment, which penalizes standard gameplay methods (e.g. not returning feet to the center) that have become common in the modern day.
  • The preview songs, CS songs, and EDIT MODE all have ridiculous unlock requirements.

CS 2ndReMIX

Total Songs: 38
Unique Songs: 5 (not counting 2ndMIX Dreamcast Edition)

Pros

  • Also includes EASY and TRAINING modes.
  • Like before, sealed copies can be found cheap.
  • Includes two previews for the next game (though only the BASIC charts are playable).
  • EDIT MODE is a default mode now.
  • Color coded FLAT arrows fixed from arcade version.
  • Includes 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.

Cons

  • Timing is incredibly strict compared to later games.
  • Some songs have dumb unlock requirements.
  • Nearly all the songs (especially the KONAMI originals) were repeated in later games.

CS DDR 2ndMIX Dreamcast Edition

Total Songs: 47
Unique Songs: 5 (not counting 2ndReMIX)

Pros

  • Also has EASY and TRAINING modes.
  • Sealed copies are, once again, easy to find.
  • Unlike the PlayStation version, all but one of the songs from DDR 1st are playable as well.
  • Includes two more 3rdMIX previews than the PlayStation version, as well as full charts for the aforementioned four songs.
    • In addittion, the three STEP BATTLE songs have their 3rdMIX charts playable.
  • Graphics and sound on par with arcade version.
  • The unlockable songs from the PlayStation version no longer have to be unlocked.

Cons

  • Timing is strict compared to later games.
  • Nearly all the songs were repeated later on.

CS DDR 3rd

Total Songs: 57
Unique Songs: 21

Pros

  • Also has EASY (SOFT) and TRAINING modes.
  • Large songlist.
  • Can be found sealed for cheap.
  • First CS release with COURSE mode.
  • Only CS release with PAINT and UNISON modes.
  • Includes two preview songs for 3rdMIX PLUS.
  • Includes System Data Support.

Cons

  • Almost half the songlist consists of the KONAMI originals from the first two games.
    • In addition, all of them have to be unlocked.
  • Older songs that had COUPLE charts lose them in favor of new UNISON charts.
  • Timing is somewhat strict compared to later games.
  • Three missing licences from the arcade version.
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