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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]]===
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'''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 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.
* Includes System Data Support.
'''Cons'''
* Timing is somewhat strict compared to later games.
* 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.
 
===[[CS DDR 5th|DanceDanceRevolution 5thMIX CS]]===
 
'''Total Songs:''' 47<br>
'''Unique Songs:''' 29
 
'''Pros'''
* Can be found cheap used.
 
 
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Latest revision as of 03:45, 12 May 2024

DanceDanceRevolution CS General Information

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.

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