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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|beatmaniaIIDX 3rd Style]] === | === [[CS_3rd_style|beatmaniaIIDX 3rd Style]] === | ||
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*No beginner's mode (but there are enough easy Light 7 songs that you can get away with it). | *No beginner's mode (but there are enough easy Light 7 songs that you can get away with it). | ||
*Interface is widely considered to be poor compared to later titles | *Interface is widely considered to be poor compared to later titles | ||
=== [[CS_4th_style|beatmaniaIIDX 4th Style]] === | === [[CS_4th_style|beatmaniaIIDX 4th Style]] === | ||
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*Light 7 songlist is significantly harder than other styles. | *Light 7 songlist is significantly harder than other styles. | ||
*No beginner mode. | *No beginner mode. | ||
=== [[CS_5th_style|beatmaniaIIDX 5th Style]] === | === [[CS_5th_style|beatmaniaIIDX 5th Style]] === | ||
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*Many complain about timing issues. | *Many complain about timing issues. | ||
*Lots of songs are repeated on later styles. | *Lots of songs are repeated on later styles. | ||
=== [[CS_6th_style|beatmaniaIIDX 6th Style]] === | === [[CS_6th_style|beatmaniaIIDX 6th Style]] === | ||
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*Songlist is hit or miss for people. | *Songlist is hit or miss for people. | ||
*Notecharts by this time were getting harder, and this style reflects it. | *Notecharts by this time were getting harder, and this style reflects it. | ||
=== [[CS_7th_style|beatmaniaIIDX 7th Style]] === | === [[CS_7th_style|beatmaniaIIDX 7th Style]] === | ||
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*Only 2 unlockable songs (Murmur Twins and Abyss The Heaven's Remix) and the 2nd one is hard to unlock. | *Only 2 unlockable songs (Murmur Twins and Abyss The Heaven's Remix) and the 2nd 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|beatmaniaIIDX 8th Style]] === | === [[CS_8th_style|beatmaniaIIDX 8th Style]] === | ||
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*Lack of regular record screen as from previous styles. | *Lack of regular record screen as from previous styles. | ||
*Scores achieved in Expert Mode do not get saved. | *Scores achieved in Expert Mode do not get saved. | ||
=== [[CS_9th_style|beatmaniaIIDX 9th Style]] === | === [[CS_9th_style|beatmaniaIIDX 9th Style]] === | ||
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*Lack of regular record screen as from previous styles. | *Lack of regular record screen as from previous styles. | ||
*Only one preview song (No.13 from 10th Style). | *Only one preview song (No.13 from 10th Style). | ||
=== [[CS_10th_style|beatmaniaIIDX 10th Style]] === | === [[CS_10th_style|beatmaniaIIDX 10th Style]] === | ||
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*Difficulty skews very high on 7-Key. | *Difficulty skews very high on 7-Key. | ||
*Lack of regular record screen as from previous styles. | *Lack of regular record screen as from previous styles. | ||
=== [[CS_USA|beatmania (American release)]] === | === [[CS_USA|beatmania (American release)]] === | ||
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*Only 40 of the songs are actual IIDX 7Key songs | *Only 40 of the songs are actual IIDX 7Key songs | ||
*5Key songs only have one difficulty | *5Key songs only have one difficulty | ||
=== [[CS_RED|beatmaniaIIDX 11 RED]] === | === [[CS_RED|beatmaniaIIDX 11 RED]] === | ||
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*Can change speed mods during a song. | *Can change speed mods during a song. | ||
*Lots of unlockable interface items | *Lots of unlockable interface items | ||
'''Cons''' | '''Cons''' | ||
*No preview songs. | *No preview songs. | ||
=== [[CS_Happy_Sky|beatmaniaIIDX 12 HAPPY SKY]] === | === [[CS_Happy_Sky|beatmaniaIIDX 12 HAPPY SKY]] === | ||
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*No preview songs. | *No preview songs. | ||
*Timing is notably late compared to other styles. | *Timing is notably late compared to other styles. | ||
=== [[CS_DistorteD|beatmaniaIIDX 13 DistorteD]] === | === [[CS_DistorteD|beatmaniaIIDX 13 DistorteD]] === | ||
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*Lack of new [[GOLI]] pictures compared to other recent styles. | *Lack of new [[GOLI]] pictures compared to other recent styles. | ||
*Rather small revival list with somewhat of an emphasis on certain artists. | *Rather small revival list with somewhat of an emphasis on certain artists. | ||
=== [[CS GOLD|beatmaniaIIDX 14 GOLD]]=== | === [[CS GOLD|beatmaniaIIDX 14 GOLD]]=== | ||
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*No preview songs. | *No preview songs. | ||
*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|beatmaniaIIDX 15 DJ TROOPERS]] === | === [[CS DJ TROOPERS|beatmaniaIIDX 15 DJ TROOPERS]] === | ||
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* One of the AC originals (I'm In Love Again -DJ YOSHITAKA REMIX-) is not in the game, the first non-license since 3rd not to be. | * One of the AC originals (I'm In Love Again -DJ YOSHITAKA REMIX-) is not in the game, the first non-license since 3rd 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|beatmaniaIIDX 16 EMPRESS]] === | === [[CS EMPRESS|beatmaniaIIDX 16 EMPRESS]] === | ||
'''Total Songs''': 198<br> | '''Total Songs''': 198<br> | ||
'''Unique Songs''': 67<br> | '''Unique Songs''': 67<br> | ||
'''Pros''' | '''Pros''' | ||
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*Two preview songs. | *Two preview songs. | ||
*Archives mode where previous style pictures can be unlocked | *Archives mode where previous style pictures can be unlocked | ||
'''Cons''' | '''Cons''' | ||