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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!
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!


'''Note:''' For consistency's sake, this list will ''only'' cover the Japanese CS releases of the main series. (and EXTRA MIX, since it has 4thMIX PLUS songs on it.)
'''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).


===[[CS DDR 1st JP|CS DDR 1st]]===
===[[CS DDR 1st JP|DanceDanceRevolution CS]]===


'''Total Songs:''' 16<br>
'''Total Songs:''' 16<br>
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'''Pros'''  
'''Pros'''  
* Contains three preview songs for [[AC DDR 2nd|2ndMIX]] and two entirely new songs.
* Contains three preview songs for [[AC DDR 2nd|2ndMIX]], and two entirely new songs.
* ''Sealed'' copies can be found for cheap.
* ''Sealed'' copies can be found for cheap.
* Introduces EDIT MODE, which allows you to create your own charts for songs.
* Introduces EDIT MODE, which allows you to create your own charts for songs.
* Includes exclusive ARRANGE MODE.  
* Includes exclusive ARRANGE MODE.
* Color coded FLAT arrows fixed from [[AC DDR 1st|arcade version]].
* Color coded FLAT arrows fixed from the [[AC DDR 1st|arcade version]].
* Includes EASY and TRAINING modes for those new to the game.
* Includes EASY and TRAINING modes for those new to the game.


'''Cons'''
'''Cons'''
* Small songlist.  
* Small songlist.  
* Nearly all the songs were repeated in the [[CS DDR 2ndMIX DC|the next game's Dreamcast version]] and future releases.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* The preview songs, CS songs, and EDIT MODE all have ridiculous unlock requirements.


===[[CS DDR 2ndReMIX PS|CS 2ndReMIX]]===
===[[CS DDR 2ndReMIX PS|DanceDanceRevolution 2ndReMIX]]===


'''Total Songs:''' 38<br>
'''Total Songs:''' 38<br>
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* Nearly all the songs (especially the KONAMI originals) were repeated in later games.
* Nearly all the songs (especially the KONAMI originals) were repeated in later games.


===[[CS DDR 2ndMIX DC|CS DDR 2ndMIX Dreamcast Edition]]===
===[[CS DDR 2ndMIX DC|DanceDanceRevolution 2ndMIX Dreamcast Edition]]===


'''Total Songs:''' 47<br>
'''Total Songs:''' 47<br>
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* Also has EASY and TRAINING modes.
* Also has EASY and TRAINING modes.
* ''Sealed'' copies are, once again, easy to find.
* ''Sealed'' copies are, once again, easy to find.
* Unlike the PlayStation version, all but [[STRICTLY BUSINESS|one]] of the songs from DDR 1st are playable as well.
* 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.
* 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 addittion, the three STEP BATTLE songs have their 3rdMIX charts playable.
** In addition, the three STEP BATTLE songs have their 3rdMIX charts playable.
* Graphics and sound on par with arcade version.
* Graphics and sound on par with arcade version.
* The unlockable songs from the PlayStation version no longer have to be unlocked.
* The unlockable songs from the PlayStation version no longer have to be unlocked.
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* Nearly all the songs were repeated later on.
* Nearly all the songs were repeated later on.


===[[CS DDR 3rd|CS DDR 3rd]]===
===[[CS DDR 3rd|DanceDanceRevolution 3rdMIX CS]]===


'''Total Songs:''' 57<br>  
'''Total Songs:''' 57<br>  
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* First CS release with COURSE and DIET (WORKOUT) modes, as well as DOUBLE MANIAC charts for songs.
* First CS release with COURSE and DIET (WORKOUT) modes, as well as DOUBLE MANIAC charts for songs.
* One of two CS releases with UNISON mode.  
* 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 two preview songs for [[AC DDR 3rd PLUS|3rdMIX PLUS]] (though only the BASIC charts are playable).
* Includes System Data Support.
* Includes System Data Support.


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* Almost half the songlist consists of the KONAMI originals from the first two games.
* Almost half the songlist consists of the KONAMI originals from the first two games.
** In addition, ''all'' of them have to be unlocked.
** In addition, ''all'' of them have to be unlocked.
* Older songs that had COUPLE charts lose them in favor of new UNISON charts.
* Older songs that had COUPLE charts lost them in favor of new UNISON charts.
* Timing is somewhat strict compared to later games.
* Timing is somewhat strict compared to later games.
* Three missing licences from the arcade version.
* Three missing licenses from the arcade version.
* Almost all of the orignals were repeated in later games.
* Almost all of the originals were repeated in later games.


===[[CS DDR BEST HITS|CS DDR BEST HITS]]===
===[[CS DDR BEST HITS|DanceDanceRevolution BEST HITS]]===


'''Total Songs:''' 29<br>
'''Total Songs:''' 29<br>
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'''Pros'''  
'''Pros'''  
* Decent compilation of songs between 1stMIX and 3rdMIX PLUS.
* Decent compilation of songs between 1stMIX through 3rdMIX PLUS.
* Also has SOFT (EASY) and TRAINING modes.
* Also has SOFT (EASY) and TRAINING modes.
* One of two CS releases with UNISON mode.
* One of two CS releases with UNISON mode.
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'''Cons'''  
'''Cons'''  
* No new songs.
* No new songs.
* No unlocks  
* No unlocks.
* Timing is somewhat strict compared to later games.
* Timing is somewhat strict compared to later games.
* No System Data Support.  
* No System Data Support.  


===[[CS DDR 4th|CS DDR 4th]]===
===[[CS DDR 4th|DanceDanceRevolution 4thMIX CS]]===


'''Total Songs:''' 54<br>  
'''Total Songs:''' 54<br>  
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'''Pros'''  
'''Pros'''  
*Large songlist.
* Large songlist.
*One of two CS releases with SOLO mode.
* One of two CS releases with SOLO mode.
*Also has TRAINING mode.
* Also has TRAINING mode.
*The three missing licences from AC DDR 3rdMIX have been restored.
* The three missing licenses from AC DDR 3rdMIX have been restored.
*Includes a preview song for both [[AC DDR 4th PLUS|DDR 4thMIX PLUS]] ''and'' [[AC DDR 5th|DDR 5thMIX]].
* Includes a preview song for both [[AC DDR 4th PLUS|4thMIX PLUS]] ''and'' [[AC DDR 5th|5thMIX]].
*Can be found cheap used.
* Can be found cheap used.
*Unlike the [[AC DDR 4th|arcade version]], an ALL MUSIC mode is available.
* Unlike the [[AC DDR 4th|arcade version]], an ALL MUSIC mode is available.


'''Cons'''  
'''Cons'''  
*Timing is somewhat strict compared to later games.
* Timing is somewhat strict compared to later games.
*No System Data Support.
* No System Data Support.


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Revision as of 00:05, 28 July 2019

Which mix do I buy?

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!

Note: For consistency's sake, this list will only cover the Japanese CS releases of the main series (and EXTRA MIX, since it has 4thMIX PLUS songs on it).

DanceDanceRevolution CS

Total Songs: 16
Unique Songs: 1

Pros

  • Contains three preview songs for 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 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 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.

DanceDanceRevolution 2ndReMIX

Total Songs: 38
Unique Songs: 5 (not counting 2ndMIX Dreamcast Edition)

Pros

  • Also includes EASY and TRAINING modes.
  • Like before, sealed copies can be found cheap.
  • Includes two previews for the 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.

DanceDanceRevolution 2ndMIX Dreamcast Edition

Total Songs: 47
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 one of the songs from 1st and 2ndMIX are playable as well.
  • Includes two 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.

DanceDanceRevolution 3rdMIX CS

Total Songs: 57
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 and DIET (WORKOUT) modes, as well as DOUBLE MANIAC charts for songs.
  • One of two CS releases with UNISON mode.
  • Includes two preview songs for 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.

DanceDanceRevolution BEST HITS

Total Songs: 29
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.

DanceDanceRevolution 4thMIX CS

Total Songs: 54
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 4thMIX PLUS and 5thMIX.
  • Can be found cheap used.
  • Unlike the arcade version, an ALL MUSIC mode is available.

Cons

  • Timing is somewhat strict compared to later games.
  • No System Data Support.
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