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== [[AC DDR EXTREME|DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME]] ==
== [[AC DDR EXTREME|DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME]] ==
* As the first DanceDanceRevolution game to introduce the MARVELOUS timing judgment, it was originally intended to be used in ''all'' modes. However, negative feedback towards its usage in location tests resulted in the idea being scaled back. In the final release, MARVELOUS only appears on courses.
* According to an [http://aaronin.jp/konamiinterview.pdf interview] by Aaron Chmielowiec (from the website aaronin.jp) with a former DanceDanceRevolution staff member, the MARVELOUS timing judgment was originally intended to be used in ''all'' modes. However, the staff thought "the judgments were just too much (numerous) for the average player", so it was scaled back and MARVELOUS only appears on courses in the final release.
** MARVELOUS timing would finally be added to all modes in [[AC DDR SuperNOVA2|DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA2]].
** MARVELOUS timing would finally be added to all modes in [[AC DDR SuperNOVA2|DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA2]].


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* Early gameplay [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnsGQiMWHKM videos] showed [[EMI]] using [[LADY]]'s body and a more revealing outfit.
* Early gameplay [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnsGQiMWHKM videos] showed [[EMI]] using [[LADY]]'s body and a more revealing outfit.
** LADY was originally to use her model from ULTRAMIX as well, according to pre-release screenshots. Several UI elements (like the images of [[AFRO]] and LADY) from that game were also used as well, along with a different BG clip playing in the menus.  
** LADY was originally to use her model from ULTRAMIX as well, according to pre-release screenshots. Several UI elements (like the images of [[AFRO]] and LADY) from that game were also used as well, along with a different BG clip playing in the menus.  
*** In the final version of the game, the images of both AFRO and LADY that appear on the Single/Double Play selection screen sport their new outfits, but with the facial features of their previous appearance in ULTRAMIX. This suggests their ULTRAMIX appearances were to be used, but the final game redesigned their models.
*** In the final version of the game, the images of both AFRO and LADY that appear on the Single/Double selection screen sport their new outfits, but with the facial features of their previous appearance in ULTRAMIX. This suggests their ULTRAMIX appearances were to be used, but the final game redesigned their models.
* Banners for [[BOOM BOOM DOLLAR (K.O.G G3 MIX)]] and [[g.m.d.]] appeared on the game's website but the songs themselves were not included in the final game.
* Banners for [[BOOM BOOM DOLLAR (K.O.G G3 MIX)]] and [[g.m.d.]] appeared on the game's website, but the songs themselves were not included in the final game.


== [[CS DDR ULTRAMIX3|DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX3]] ==
== [[CS DDR ULTRAMIX3|DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX3]] ==
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== [[CS DDR UNIVERSE2|DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE2]] ==
== [[CS DDR UNIVERSE2|DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE2]] ==
* An early songlist file found within the game's data lists [[Breathing More]] and [[Elfadiciell]] as downloadable content, whereas they're not in the final release.
* An early song list file found within the game's data lists [[Breathing More]] and [[Elfadiciell]] as downloadable content, whereas they're not in the final release.


== [[CS DDR UNIVERSE3|DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE3]] ==
== [[CS DDR UNIVERSE3|DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE3]] ==
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* [[POSSESSION]] and [[Sky Is The Limit]] lacked their videos.  
* [[POSSESSION]] and [[Sky Is The Limit]] lacked their videos.  
** In addition, POSSESSION was not labeled as a boss song.
** In addition, POSSESSION was not labeled as a boss song.
* Text strings for [[Shining (Pink Turbo)|☆shining☆]] and [[WH1TE RO5E]] can be found within the game's data, though these songs do not appear in the final release.


== [[CS DDR PS3|DanceDanceRevolution (PS3)]] ==
== [[CS DDR PS3|DanceDanceRevolution (PS3)]] ==
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* During the game's location tests, the songs [[Dazzlin' Darlin]], [[Second Heaven]], and [[POSSESSION]] had different charts.
* During the game's location tests, the songs [[Dazzlin' Darlin]], [[Second Heaven]], and [[POSSESSION]] had different charts.
* In an article, a [https://78.media.tumblr.com/403521c9191f5a5deaf0c6a94d539714/tumblr_pba04lrvic1r933jqo1_540.jpg picture] from the game showed a dance stage that never made it in the final game.
* In an article, a [https://78.media.tumblr.com/403521c9191f5a5deaf0c6a94d539714/tumblr_pba04lrvic1r933jqo1_540.jpg picture] from the game showed a dance stage that never made it in the final game.
== [[CS DDR S+|DanceDanceRevolution S+]] ==
* The DDR Store Memo screens in INFORMATION show a "Connection Pack", which was never available for purchase in DanceDanceRevolution S+. Given that the MANAGE Memo screens show songs that appeared in [[CS DDR S|DanceDanceRevolution S]] but not in S+ (such as [[HIGHER (NM feat. SUNNY)|HIGHER]], [[Keep on movin']], and [[SILVER DREAM|SILVER☆DREAM]]), the Connection Pack might have been planned to have those songs available for S+.


== [[AC DDR 2013|DanceDanceRevolution (2013)]] ==
== [[AC DDR 2013|DanceDanceRevolution (2013)]] ==
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== [[AC DDR 2014|DanceDanceRevolution (2014)]] ==  
== [[AC DDR 2014|DanceDanceRevolution (2014)]] ==  
* According to the JASRAC database, [[Surrender (PureFocus remix)]] was slated to appear in this game, however, it has yet to appear on any arcade release of the DanceDanceRevolution series as of this writing.
* According to the JASRAC database, [[Surrender (PureFocus remix)]] was slated to appear in this game, however, it would not appear on an arcade release of the DanceDanceRevolution series until [[AC DDR A3|DanceDanceRevolution A3]].


== [[AC DDR A|DanceDanceRevolution A]] ==
== [[AC DDR A|DanceDanceRevolution A]] ==