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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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