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== Which mix do I buy? ==
= DanceDanceRevolution CS General Information =
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!
The following pages contain information regarding the CS releases of DanceDanceRevolution for each region, listing pros and cons for each game, as well as other relevant general information for the main series' games.


'''Note:''' For consistency's sake, this list will ''only'' cover the Japanese CS releases of the main series (and [[CS DDR EXTRA MIX|EXTRA MIX]], since it has [[AC DDR 4th PLUS|4thMIX PLUS]] songs on it).
* [[DDR Japanese CS Info|Japanese CS General Information]]
* [[DDR North American CS Info|North American CS General Information]]
* [[DDR European CS Info|European CS General Information]]


===[[CS DDR 1st JP|DanceDanceRevolution CS]]===
[[Category:DanceDanceRevolution]]
 
'''Total Songs:''' 16<br>
'''Unique Songs:''' 1
 
'''Pros'''
* Contains three preview songs for [[AC DDR 2nd|2ndMIX]], and two entirely new songs.
* ''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 the [[AC DDR 1st|arcade version]].
* Includes EASY and TRAINING modes for those new to the game.
 
'''Cons'''
* Small songlist.
* With the sole exception of [[STRICTLY BUSINESS]], every song has been repeated in the [[CS DDR 2ndMIX DC|the next game's Dreamcast version]] and other console 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 DDR 2ndReMIX PS|DanceDanceRevolution 2ndReMIX]]===
 
'''Total Songs:''' 38<br>
'''Unique Songs:''' 5 (not counting 2ndMIX Dreamcast Edition)
 
'''Pros'''
* Also includes EASY and TRAINING modes.
* 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 a default mode now.
* 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.
* 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 DC|DanceDanceRevolution 2ndMIX Dreamcast Edition]]===
 
'''Total Songs:''' 47<br>
'''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 [[STRICTLY BUSINESS|one]] of the songs from 1st ''and'' 2ndMIX 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.
** In addition, 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|DanceDanceRevolution 3rdMIX CS]]===
 
'''Total Songs:''' 57<br>
'''Unique Songs:''' 21
 
'''Pros'''
* Also has SOFT (EASY) and TRAINING modes.
* Largest songlist of all the PlayStation releases.
* 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.
** This is also the first CS release with DOUBLE MANIAC charts.
* 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.
 
'''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 lost them in favor of new UNISON charts.
* Timing is somewhat strict compared to later games.
* Three missing licenses from the arcade version.
* Almost all of the originals were repeated in later games.
 
===[[CS DDR BEST HITS|DanceDanceRevolution BEST HITS]]===
 
'''Total Songs:''' 29<br>
'''Unique Songs:''' 0
 
'''Pros'''
* Decent compilation of songs between 1stMIX through 3rdMIX PLUS.
* Also has SOFT (EASY) and TRAINING modes.
* One of two CS releases with UNISON mode.
* Can be found cheap used.
 
'''Cons'''
* No new songs.
* No unlocks.
* Timing is somewhat strict compared to later games.
* No System Data Support.
 
===[[CS DDR 4th|DanceDanceRevolution 4thMIX CS]]===
 
'''Total Songs:''' 54<br>
'''Unique Songs:''' 38
 
'''Pros'''
* Large songlist.
* One of two CS releases with SOLO mode.
* Also has TRAINING mode.
* The three missing licenses from AC DDR 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).
* Can be found cheap used.
* Unlike the [[AC DDR 4th|arcade version]], an ALL MUSIC option is available.
 
'''Cons'''
* Timing is somewhat strict compared to later games.
* No EASY/BEGINNER mode.
* No System Data Support.
 
===[[CS DDR EXTRA MIX|DanceDanceRevolution EXTRA MIX]]===
 
'''Total Songs:''' 50<br>
'''Unique Songs:''' 32
 
'''Pros'''
* Large songlist.
* Can be found cheap used.
* Includes (nearly) all of the songs introduced in [[AC DDR Solo BASS|Solo BASS MIX]], [[AC DDR Solo 2000|Solo 2000]], and [[AC DDR 4th PLUS|4thMIX PLUS]].
* One of two CS releases with SOLO mode.
* Includes TRAINING mode.
* Includes four 5thMIX previews as well as two brand-new remixes.
* Many songs have never been repeated in future CS releases.
 
'''Cons'''
* Timing is somewhat strict compared to later games.
* No EASY/BEGINNER mode.
* The songlist is missing [[PETIT LOVE|one]] license from 4thMIX PLUS, all three 2ndReMIX songs from Solo 2000, and all of the NONSTOP MEGAMIX songs from both Solo BASS ''and'' Solo 2000.
* None of the Solo BASS or Solo 2000 licenses have proper DOUBLE charts.
** Similarly, none of the 5thMIX previews have SOLO charts.
* No System Data Support.
 
===[[CS DDR 5th|DanceDanceRevolution 5thMIX CS]]===
 
'''Total Songs:''' 47<br>
'''Unique Songs:''' 29
 
'''Pros'''
* Can be found cheap used.
* Beginner friendly.
* First main series CS release to run at a frame rate of 60 FPS.
* 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.
* Features a GALLERY mode and a CHART BANK, which allows you to see more than 2,000 song charts created by fans.
* Includes System Data Support.
 
'''Cons'''
* Unlike most CS releases, there is no ENDLESS ''or'' COURSE mode.
* No returning songs.
* No BEGINNER difficulty.
* Unlocking all of the GALLERY images can become tedious and repetitive.
 
===[[CS DDRMAX JP|DDRMAX: DanceDanceRevolution 6thMIX CS]]===
 
'''Total Songs:''' 44<br>
'''Unique Songs:''' 29
 
'''Pros'''
* 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.
* First CS release with speed and arrow modifiers.
 
'''Cons'''
* Smallest songlist of all the PlayStation 2 DDR games and is even smaller than some of the PlayStation releases.
* Only main series CS release with no difficulty ratings for songs ''whatsoever''.
* Character dancers are completely missing.
* No BEGINNER difficulty.
* No COURSE mode.
* Very few CS songs (only two) compared to later PS2 releases.
 
===[[CS DDRMAX2 JP|DDRMAX2: DanceDanceRevolution 7thMIX CS]]===
 
'''Total Songs:''' 74<br>
'''Unique Songs:''' 59
 
'''Pros'''
* Easy to find.
* Oni courses are a fun and challenging way to test your skill.
* Four preview songs for [[AC DDR EXTREME|DDR EXTREME]] are included.
* Most of the songs are unique to this release.
* Includes System Data Support.
 
'''Cons'''
* No BEGINNER difficulty.
* Character dancers are completely missing.
* Long and annoying unlock system.
* Four missing licenses from the [[AC DDRMAX2|arcade version]].
 
===[[CS DDR EXTREME JP|DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME CS]]===
 
'''Total Songs:''' 111<br>
'''Unique Songs:''' 64
 
'''Pros'''
* Largest on-disc home console songlist of ''any'' DanceDanceRevolution game to date.
* Both Oni ''and'' NONSTOP courses are included.
* Introduces the BEGINNER difficulty for new players. This has been the standard since.
* 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.
* 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.
* 0.5 speed modifier introduced.
* Includes System Data Support.
 
'''Cons'''
* Can get expensive online.
* Some of the graphics and music are reused from the [[AC DDRMAX2|the previous game]] as opposed to this game's [[AC DDR EXTREME|arcade version]].
* Missing a license from the arcade version ([[SENORITA (Speedy Mix)]]).
 
===[[CS DDR Party Collection|DanceDanceRevolution Party Collection]]===
 
'''Total Songs:''' 47<br>
'''Unique Songs:''' 5
 
'''Pros'''
* Includes BEGINNER difficulty.
* 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 BEGINNER mode.
* Six new songs (one license and five KONAMI originals) to choose from, none of which (except for [[PARANOiA -Respect-|one]]) have been repeated.
* First JP DDR release with actual music videos.
* Only PS2 appearance of many pre-DDRMAX songs.
* Includes System Data Support.
 
'''Cons'''
* Hard to find and expensive.
* Unlocking all of the dancers can take ''forever'' without System Data Support.
* Small songlist compared to other PS2 releases and even some of the PS releases.
 
===[[CS DDR SuperNOVA JP|DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA CS]]===
 
'''Total Songs:''' 84<br>
'''Unique Songs:''' 83
 
'''Pros'''
* Large songlist.
* First CS release with BATTLE mode and EyeToy support.
* 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.
* 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.
* Simple unlock system.
* Includes System Data Support.
 
'''Cons'''
* Hard to find and expensive.
* No returning songs.
* Missing a [[DOESN'T REALLY MATTER|license]] (technically [[Beautiful Life (ARIA)|two]]) from the arcade version.
 
===[[CS DDR SuperNOVA2 JP|DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA2 CS]]===
 
'''Total Songs:''' 83<br>
'''Unique Songs:''' 63
 
'''Pros'''
* Large songlist.
* Also includes a Beginner Mode and difficulty.
* Simple unlock system.
* Songs like [[Pluto Relinquish]] will really test your skill at DDR.
* Includes a few licenses from the [[CS DDR SuperNOVA2 NA|American CS counterpart]] as a bonus.
* Only CS appearance of the MY GROOVE RADER songs.
* Includes System Data Support.
 
'''Cons'''
* Hard to find and expensive.
* Like with [[CS DDR 3rdReMIX|CS 3rdReMIX]], all of the older KONAMI originals have to be unlocked.
* [[Trust -DanceDanceRevolution mix-]] had it's video heavily edited to meet rating standards.
* Two licenses from the [[AC DDR SuperNOVA2|arcade version]] are missing.
 
 
 
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Latest revision as of 03:45, 12 May 2024

DanceDanceRevolution CS General Information

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