DDR CS General Info

Which mix do I buy?

Want to find a good console release of DDR but don't know which one to pick? Well here I will cover 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.

CS DDR 1st

Total Songs: 16
Unique Songs: 1

Pros

• Contains three preview songs for 2nd Mix and two entirely new songs.
• Beginner friendly.
• 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 arcade version.
• Includes EASY and TRAINING modes for those new to the game.

Cons

• Small songlist.
• Nearly all the songs were repeated in the the next game's Dreamcast version and future releases.
• Timing is incredibly strict compared to later games.
• Only game to feature the negative OUCH! judgment, which penalises standard gameplay methods (e.g. not returning feet to the centre) that have become common in the modern day.
• The preview songs, CS songs, and EDIT MODE all have ridiculous unlock requirements.

CS 2ndReMIX

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

Pros

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