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= EXPERT Courses =
= EXPERT Courses =
If the courses are played with two players, the alternate songs or versions are used instead of the original.<br>
If the courses are played with two players, the alternate songs or versions are used instead of the original.<br>
Furthermore, if you hold the SELECT button while choosing EXPERT mode, the following songs are used instead in their corresponding EXPERT course:
Furthermore, if you hold down the SELECT button before choosing EXPERT mode, a different confirmation sound will play, and the following songs will appear in their respective course:
* e-motion (2nd MIX): Will be played on the fifth stage, instead of e-motion, in CLASSIC.
* e-motion (2nd MIX): Will be played on the fifth stage, instead of e-motion, in CLASSIC.
* Acid Bomb: Will be played on the third stage, instead of Salamander Beat Crush mix, in TECHNO.
* Acid Bomb: Will be played on the third stage, instead of Salamander Beat Crush mix, in TECHNO.
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= Unlock Information =
= Hidden Commands =
 
== Replace Songs in EXPERT Mode ==
* If you hold down the SELECT button before choosing EXPERT mode, a different confirmation sound will play, and the songs described in [[CS bm#EXPERT_Courses|EXPERT Courses]] will replace the corresponding song in their respective EXPERT course.


== Activate Play Mode or Modifier for Main Game ==
== Activate Play Mode or Modifier for Main Game ==
''The information in this section pertains to beatmania CS through [[CS bm GOTTA|APPEND GOTTAMIX]], as well as to all games that have a BONUS EDIT mode.''
''The information in this section pertains to beatmania CS, [[CS bm 3rd|beatmania APPEND 3rdMIX (mini)]], [[CS bm GOTTA|APPEND GOTTAMIX]], and all games with a BONUS EDIT mode ([[CS bm 4th|4th]]/[[CS bm 5th|5th]]/[[CS bm GOTTA 2|GOTTA2]]/[[CS bm Club|Club]]) when BONUS EDIT mode is active.''
* To activate a play mode or modifier for the main game, you must do so from the PRESS START BUTTON screen and then choose GAME START after you activate it.
* To activate a play mode or modifier for the main game, you must do so from the PRESS START BUTTON screen and then choose GAME START after you activate it.
** Unless otherwise noted, actions for activating a play mode or modifier must be performed on only the P1 controller or P2 controller, and will not work if performed on the opposite controller.
*** However, after you activate a play mode or modifier, you can choose GAME START with either controller.
** When you activate a play mode or modifier, a confirmation sound will play.
** When you activate a play mode or modifier, a confirmation sound will play.
** Any active play mode or modifier will be deactivated if you go back to the PRESS START BUTTON screen, or if you choose anything other than GAME START.
*** The active play mode or modifier will be deactivated if you go back to the PRESS START BUTTON screen, or if you choose anything other than GAME START.
** Only DOUBLE PLAY or HIDDEN PLAY can be active; it is not possible for both DOUBLE PLAY and HIDDEN PLAY to be active at the same time.
** After you choose GAME START, the activated play mode or modifier will be applied to all sides that play the game.
*** Note that only DOUBLE PLAY or HIDDEN PLAY can be active; it is not possible for both DOUBLE PLAY and HIDDEN PLAY to be active at the same time.


;Play Modes
;Play Modes
* DOUBLE PLAY
* '''DOUBLE PLAY'''
** While holding down all three white keys (or Left, Square, and X on a standard PlayStation controller), press the START button, then release the white keys and hold down all two black keys (L1 and R1).
** "1-Credit": On the P1 controller, while holding down all three white keys (or Left, Square, and X on a standard PlayStation controller), press the START button, then quickly release the white keys and hold down all two black keys (L1 and R1).
*** When DOUBLE PLAY is active, it is applied to the side currently playing the game.
*** In "1-Credit" DOUBLE PLAY, you play a mode that is similar to FREE mode in certain AC beatmania games. You have two guaranteed stages and can pick any song that is listed.
**** In PRACTICE/NORMAL/EXPERT mode: 1P or 2P
**** Unlike in certain AC beatmania games however, you do not need to separately enter unlock codes for any songs.
*** DOUBLE PLAY in the main game acts like "1-Credit DOUBLE" from [[AC bm 2nd|beatmania 2ndMIX]] and later.
** "2-Credit": On the P2 controller, while holding down all three white keys (or Left, Square, and X on a standard PlayStation controller), press the START button, then quickly release the white keys and hold down all two black keys (L1 and R1).
**** "1-Credit DOUBLE" is similar to FREE mode in certain CS beatmania games, in that you pick any song that is listed; however, you can only pick two songs.
*** Unlike "1-Credit" DOUBLE PLAY, you can play any normally accessible mode, with all of the restrictions inherent to it.
**** Unlike certain AC beatmania games in the series, you do not need to separately enter unlock codes for any songs.


;Modifiers
;Modifiers
* HIDDEN PLAY
* '''HIDDEN PLAY'''
** While holding down all two black keys (or L1 and R1 on a standard PlayStation controller), press the START button, then release the black keys and hold down the left and right white keys (Left and X).
** On the P1 controller, while holding down all two black keys (or L1 and R1 on a standard PlayStation controller), press the START button (this action can be performed on either P1 or P2), then release the black keys and hold down the left and right white keys (Left and X).
*** When HIDDEN PLAY is active, it is applied to all sides currently playing the game.
**** In PRACTICE/NORMAL/EXPERT mode: 1P, 2P, or 1P & 2P


== Replace Songs in EXPERT Mode ==
== Undocumented Features ==
* If you hold the SELECT button while choosing EXPERT mode, the songs described in [[CS bm#EXPERT_Courses|EXPERT Courses]] are used instead in their corresponding EXPERT course.
''These features are only available if you have switched over to [[CS bm|beatmania CS]], [[CS bm 3rd|beatmania APPEND 3rdMIX (mini)]], or [[CS bm GOTTA|APPEND GOTTAMIX]] via the DISC CHANGE option from either of the following games:''
* [[CS bm THE SOUND OF TOKYO!|beatmania THE SOUND OF TOKYO!]]
* [[CS bm 6th + CORE REMIX|beatmania 6thMIX + CORE REMIX]]
 
;Autoplay
* At any time during a song, press and then release the START button on the P1 or P2 controller to turn on Autoplay for that side. Press and release the START button again at any time to turn off Autoplay for that side.
** Autoplay is available for all game modes (GAME START, TRAINING, and FREE) and will remain enabled between songs in GAME START and FREE modes until the title screen.
 
;Quit Mid-Song
* At any time during a song, press both START and SELECT to quit the song and jump to the results screen.
** This command is available in GAME START and FREE modes.
** Be aware that using this command causes a bug where incorrect audio is played during sounds and music.
*** However, the effects of this bug disappear when the player either returns to the title screen or plays a song.


= Related Links =
= Related Links =