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''Text originally borrowed from the Beatmania/IIDX/III FAQ on Bemanistyle, originally written by Kimcicle and updated by rmz.'' | ''Text originally borrowed from the Beatmania/IIDX/III FAQ on Bemanistyle, originally written by Kimcicle and updated by rmz.'' | ||
''All information listed is accurate as of | ''All information listed is accurate as of December 14th, 2019.'' | ||
== Which style should I buy? == | == Which style should I buy? == | ||
Every person has their own opinions about which style is the "best". Rather than point out a definitive list, I'll list the pros and cons of each style, and let you decide. It is easier, however, to get the newer styles. There is also a list of all CS songs and their appearances at [[Console_Songs|Console Songs Guide]]. | Every person has their own opinions about which style is the "best". Rather than point out a definitive list, I'll list the pros and cons of each style, and let you decide. It is easier, however, to get the newer styles. There is also a list of all CS songs and their appearances at [[Console_Songs|Console Songs Guide]]. | ||
=== [[CS 3rd style|beatmania IIDX 3rd style]] === | === [[CS 3rd style|beatmania IIDX 3rd style]] === | ||
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* Single and Double scores for songs aren't saved individually. | * Single and Double scores for songs aren't saved individually. | ||
* Some songs only have one chart. | * Some songs only have one chart. | ||
=== [[CS 4th style|beatmania IIDX 4th style -new songs collection-]] === | === [[CS 4th style|beatmania IIDX 4th style -new songs collection-]] === | ||
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* Smallest songlist of all the home releases. | * Smallest songlist of all the home releases. | ||
* No BEGINNER mode. | * No BEGINNER mode. | ||
=== [[CS 5th style|beatmania IIDX 5th style -new songs collection-]] === | === [[CS 5th style|beatmania IIDX 5th style -new songs collection-]] === | ||
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* Many complain about timing issues. | * Many complain about timing issues. | ||
* Nearly all of the originals have appeared in later CS releases. | * Nearly all of the originals have appeared in later CS releases. | ||
=== [[CS 6th style|beatmania IIDX 6th style -new songs collection-]] === | === [[CS 6th style|beatmania IIDX 6th style -new songs collection-]] === | ||
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* Notecharts by this time were getting harder, and this style reflects it. | * Notecharts by this time were getting harder, and this style reflects it. | ||
* All but five of the KONAMI originals in the game have appeared in later CS releases. | * All but five of the KONAMI originals in the game have appeared in later CS releases. | ||
=== [[CS 7th style|beatmania IIDX 7th style]] === | === [[CS 7th style|beatmania IIDX 7th style]] === | ||
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* Only two unlockable songs ([[murmur twins]] and [[Abyss -The Heavens Remix-]]), and the second one is hard to unlock. | * Only two unlockable songs ([[murmur twins]] and [[Abyss -The Heavens Remix-]]), and the second one is hard to unlock. | ||
* Some complain about the sound quality, and say the style has an "incomplete" or "rushed" feel to it. | * Some complain about the sound quality, and say the style has an "incomplete" or "rushed" feel to it. | ||
=== [[CS 8th style|beatmania IIDX 8th style]] === | === [[CS 8th style|beatmania IIDX 8th style]] === | ||
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* Scores achieved in Expert Mode do not save. | * Scores achieved in Expert Mode do not save. | ||
* Many songs have been repeated in later games. | * Many songs have been repeated in later games. | ||
=== [[CS 9th style|beatmania IIDX 9th style]] === | === [[CS 9th style|beatmania IIDX 9th style]] === | ||
'''Total Songs:''' 87<br> | '''Total Songs:''' 87<br> | ||
'''Unique Songs:''' | '''Unique Songs:''' 35 | ||
'''Pros''' | '''Pros''' | ||
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* Difficulty skews very high on 7/14KEY. | * Difficulty skews very high on 7/14KEY. | ||
* Lack of regular record screen as from previous styles. | * Lack of regular record screen as from previous styles. | ||
=== [[CS USA|beatmania (2006)]] === | === [[CS USA|beatmania (2006)]] === | ||
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* Only 40 of the songs are beatmania IIDX songs. | * Only 40 of the songs are beatmania IIDX songs. | ||
* beatmania songs only have one chart. | * beatmania songs only have one chart. | ||
=== [[CS IIDX RED|beatmania IIDX 11 IIDX RED]] === | === [[CS IIDX RED|beatmania IIDX 11 IIDX RED]] === | ||
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'''Cons''' | '''Cons''' | ||
* Timing is notably late compared to other styles. | * Timing is notably late compared to other styles. | ||
=== [[CS DistorteD|beatmania IIDX 13 DistorteD]] === | === [[CS DistorteD|beatmania IIDX 13 DistorteD]] === | ||
'''Total Songs''': 95<br> | '''Total Songs''': 95<br> | ||
'''Unique Songs''': | '''Unique Songs''': 26<br> | ||
'''Pros''' | '''Pros''' | ||
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* Rather small revival list, with somewhat of an emphasis on certain artists. | * Rather small revival list, with somewhat of an emphasis on certain artists. | ||
* Missing a song from the arcade version ([[SAMBA DE JANEIRO (Remixed by Lion MUSASHI)|SAMBA DE JANEIRO]]). | * Missing a song from the arcade version ([[SAMBA DE JANEIRO (Remixed by Lion MUSASHI)|SAMBA DE JANEIRO]]). | ||
=== [[CS GOLD|beatmania IIDX 14 GOLD]]=== | === [[CS GOLD|beatmania IIDX 14 GOLD]]=== | ||
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'''Cons''' | '''Cons''' | ||
* Some videos were removed from songs to meet Japanese rating standards. | * Some videos were removed from songs to meet Japanese rating standards. | ||
=== [[CS DJ TROOPERS|beatmania IIDX 15 DJ TROOPERS]] === | === [[CS DJ TROOPERS|beatmania IIDX 15 DJ TROOPERS]] === | ||
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* One of the arcade originals (I'm In Love Again -DJ YOSHITAKA REMIX-) is not in the game, the first non-license not to be. | * One of the arcade originals (I'm In Love Again -DJ YOSHITAKA REMIX-) is not in the game, the first non-license not to be. | ||
* Some songs (i.e. [[VOX UP]]) have annoying unlocking requirements. | * Some songs (i.e. [[VOX UP]]) have annoying unlocking requirements. | ||
=== [[CS EMPRESS|beatmania IIDX 16 EMPRESS + PREMIUM BEST]] === | === [[CS EMPRESS|beatmania IIDX 16 EMPRESS + PREMIUM BEST]] === | ||
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=== [[CS INFINITAS|beatmania IIDX INFINITAS]] === | === [[CS INFINITAS|beatmania IIDX INFINITAS]] === | ||
'''Total Songs''': | '''Total Songs''': 722<br> | ||
'''Unique Songs''': | '''Unique Songs''': 381<br> | ||
'''Pros''' | '''Pros''' | ||