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==Which mix do I buy?== | == 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! | |||
Want to find a good console release of | |||
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 EXTRA MIX, since it has 4thMIX PLUS songs on it.) | ||
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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. | ||
*Beginner friendly. | * Beginner friendly. | ||
*''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 [[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. | * Nearly all the songs were repeated in the [[CS DDR 2ndMIX DC|the next game's Dreamcast version]] and future 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|CS 2ndReMIX]]=== | ||
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'''Pros''' | '''Pros''' | ||
*Also includes EASY and TRAINING modes. | * Also includes EASY and TRAINING modes. | ||
*Like before, ''sealed'' copies can be found cheap. | * Like before, ''sealed'' copies can be found cheap. | ||
* | * Includes two previews for the [[AC DDR 3rd|next game]]. | ||
*EDIT MODE is a default mode now. | * EDIT MODE is a default mode now. | ||
*Color coded FLAT arrows fixed from arcade version. | * 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. | * 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. | * STEP BATTLE songs are now playable outside that mode. | ||
'''Cons''' | '''Cons''' | ||
*Timing is incredibly strict compared to later games. | * Timing is incredibly strict compared to later games. | ||
*Some songs have dumb unlock requirements. | * Some songs have dumb unlock requirements. | ||
*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|CS DDR 2ndMIX Dreamcast Edition]]=== | ||
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'''Pros''' | '''Pros''' | ||
*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 DDR 1st are playable as well. | ||
*Includes two more 3rdMIX previews than the PlayStation version, as well as full charts for the aforementioned four songs. | * Includes two more 3rdMIX previews than the PlayStation version, as well as full charts for the aforementioned four songs. | ||
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