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= pop'n music CS General Information =


== Which mix should I buy? ==
== Which mix should I buy? ==


Every person has their own opinions about which pop'n music game is the "best". Rather than point out a definitive list, I'll list the pros and cons of each one, and let you decide. It is easier, however, to get the newer mixes.
Every person has their own opinions about which pop'n music game is the "best". Rather than point out a definitive list, this page will list the pros and cons of each one, and let you decide. It is easier, however, to get the newer mixes.


''In the case of [[PnM CS portable 2|pop'n music portable 2]]'s DLC content, songs from there will count against mixes that had the song originally unique in it.''
''In the case of [[PnM CS portable 2|pop'n music portable 2]]'s DLC content, songs from there will count against mixes that had the song originally unique in it.''
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'''Pros'''
'''Pros'''
* Available on Dreamcast and PlayStation.
* Available on Dreamcast and PlayStation.
* Both versions include ''pop'n music anywhere'', a lightweight version of ''Pop'n Music'' for the VMU and PocketStation, respectively. (These special memory cards are sold separately.)
* Both versions include ''pop'n music anywhere'', a lightweight version of pop'n music for the VMU and PocketStation, respectively. (These special memory cards are sold separately.)
* This is the only Key Disc available for the Dreamcast, and one of only three Key Discs on the PlayStation, allowing the ''Pop'n Music 3'' and ''4'' Append Discs to be played on each system.
* This is the only Key Disc available for the Dreamcast, and one of only three Key Discs on the PlayStation, allowing the pop'n music 3 and 4 Append Discs to be played on each system.
* In addition to reviving all 19 songs from the previous release, this game adds 27 new songs.
* In addition to reviving all 19 songs from the previous release, this game adds 27 new songs.
* Introduces many of the characters still seen in the series today.
* Introduces many of the characters still seen in the series today.
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'''Cons'''
'''Cons'''
* Outdated graphics, bad loading times still.
* Outdated graphics, bad loading times still.
* Half of the songs can also be played in ''[[PnM_CS_2|pop'n music 2 CS]]'', though eight of these now feature new Hyper charts.
* Half of the songs can also be played in [[PnM CS 2|pop'n music 2 CS]], though eight of these now feature new Hyper charts.
* Old charts with new Hyper charts have only them, and not their original chart as well.
* Old charts with new Hyper charts have only them, and not their original chart as well.
* One of two ''pop'n'' "Append Disc" games, it requires a Key Disc to play. On PlayStation, Key Discs include ''Pop'n Music 2'', ''5'' and ''6''. On Dreamcast, ''Pop'n Music 2'' is the only Key Disc available.
* One of two pop'n Append Disc games, it requires a Key Disc to play. On PlayStation, Key Discs include pop'n music 2, 5, and 6. On Dreamcast, pop'n music 2 is the only Key Disc available.
* Three new licenses from the AC version are absent from this one.
* Three new licenses from the AC version are absent from this one.
* Out of print.
* Out of print.
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'''Cons'''
'''Cons'''
* Very few unlocks, most of them remixes. (Only one is a CS song.)
* Very few unlocks, most of them remixes. (Only one is a CS song.)
* One of two ''pop'n'' "Append Disc" games, it requires a Key Disc to play. On PlayStation, Key Discs include ''Pop'n Music 2'', ''5'' and ''6''. On Dreamcast, ''Pop'n Music 2'' is the only Key Disc available.
* One of two pop'n "Append Disc" games, it requires a Key Disc to play. On PlayStation, Key Discs include pop'n music 2, 5, and 6. On Dreamcast, pop'n music 2 is the only Key Disc available.
* Out of print and harder to find.
* Out of print and harder to find.


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* Many of the new songs were repeated in the next game.
* Many of the new songs were repeated in the next game.


=== [[PnM_CS_Best_Hits|pop'n music BEST HITS!]] ===
=== [[PnM_CS_Best_Hits|pop'n music Best Hits!]] ===


'''Total Songs:''' 54<br>
'''Total Songs:''' 54<br>
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* Contains many songs that haven't been revived since their appearance in this game.
* Contains many songs that haven't been revived since their appearance in this game.
* Many of the songs and charts are available from the get-go.
* Many of the songs and charts are available from the get-go.
* Contains missing licenses from [[PnM_CS_6|pop'n music 6]].
* Contains missing licenses from [[PnM CS 6|pop'n music 6]].
* Only PS2 appearance of many older pop'n music characters for play.
* Only PS2 appearance of many older pop'n music characters for play.


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* No licenses or ee'MALL songs.
* No licenses or ee'MALL songs.
* Party Mode is longer than Adventure Mode.
* Party Mode is longer than Adventure Mode.
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