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** Most older DanceDanceRevolution songs reuse their background image from the original songs, marking the first time these have been seen since [[AC DDR EXTREME|EXTREME]].
** Most older DanceDanceRevolution songs reuse their background image from the original songs, marking the first time these have been seen since [[AC DDR EXTREME|EXTREME]].
** Jackets for new songs from [[AC DDR SuperNOVA|SuperNOVA]] to [[AC DDR X|X]] are designed from their banners instead.
** Jackets for new songs from [[AC DDR SuperNOVA|SuperNOVA]] to [[AC DDR X|X]] are designed from their banners instead.
* First DanceDanceRevolution arcade game to feature special background dance stages that play special background videos for certain songs. Six stages with this trait are available: BIG SCREEN (used by songs like [[KIMONO PRINCESS|KIMONO♥PRINCESS]]); white and black variants of the MOVIE dance stage (used by songs like [[roppongi EVOLVED|roppongi EVOLVED ver.D]] and [[VANESSA]], respectively); and teal, purple, and pink variants of the REPLICANT dance stage (used by the ''Replicant D-action'' songs).
* First DanceDanceRevolution arcade game to feature special background dance stages that play special background videos for certain songs. Six stages with this trait are available: BIG SCREEN (used by songs like [[KIMONO PRINCESS|KIMONO♥PRINCESS]]); white and black variants of the MOVIE dance stage (used by songs like [[roppongi EVOLVED|roppongi EVOLVED ver.D]] and [[VANESSA]], respectively); and teal, purple, and pink variants of the REPLICANT dance stage (used by the ''Replicant D-action'' songs). This was likely done to reduce distraction caused by the video itself.
* Many of the background dance stages returning from DanceDanceRevolution X have been changed:
* Many of the background dance stages returning from DanceDanceRevolution X have been changed:
** BOOM BOOM BOOM no longer features equalizer graphics on one of the props in front of but far away from the dancers.
** BOOM BOOM BOOM no longer features equalizer graphics on one of the props in front of but far away from the dancers.
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* The CAPTURE ME dance stage from DanceDanceRevolution X is no longer present.
* The CAPTURE ME dance stage from DanceDanceRevolution X is no longer present.
* First time since 3rdMIX where no color labeling is used for songs. Instead, all songs have the same black font (with the exception of the current EXTRA STAGE and ENCORE EXTRA STAGE, which are presented in black font with a red shadow).
* First time since 3rdMIX where no color labeling is used for songs. Instead, all songs have the same black font (with the exception of the current EXTRA STAGE and ENCORE EXTRA STAGE, which are presented in black font with a red shadow).
* HAPPY MODE introduced, which feature a beginner-friendly interface for beginning players who are new to the game. Only Single play style is available and only a limited number of songs are available. Only Speed modifiers can be changed (during the song). The PRO MODE is the standard, default game mode.
** Game will return to attract mode after countdown timer is up if neither HAPPY nor PRO modes are confirmed for selection.
** BATTLE MODE has been removed.
* All X-Special charts were moved to the DanceDanceRevolution X folder instead of their original game's folder.
* All X-Special charts were moved to the DanceDanceRevolution X folder instead of their original game's folder.
* Difficulty bar/foot ratings have been removed; plain numbers are used instead.
* Difficulty bar/foot ratings have been removed; plain numbers are used instead.
** HAPPY MODE difficulties still retain the classic "foot rating" system, except the scale is now simplified to a 6-level scale (1 foot to 5 flashing feet).
** HAPPY MODE difficulties still retain the classic "foot rating" system, except the scale is now simplified to a 6-level scale (1 foot to 5 flashing feet).
* First DanceDanceRevolution arcade game to be in a crossover event with another BEMANI series; in this case, [[AC jb knit APPEND|jubeat knit APPEND]]'s [[APPEND FESTIVAL]].
* First DanceDanceRevolution arcade game to be in a crossover event with another BEMANI series; in this case, [[AC jb knit APPEND|jubeat knit APPEND]]'s [[APPEND FESTIVAL]].
* New modes: HAPPY (beginner's mode, only lets you play BEGINNER and BASIC charts from a limited songlist) and PRO (typical standard songlist).
** Game will return to attract mode after countdown timer is up if neither HAPPY nor PRO modes are confirmed for selection.
* New EXTRA STAGE system, ''Replicant D-action'', introduced (more detail in [[#Replicant D-action|its own section below]]).
* New EXTRA STAGE system, ''Replicant D-action'', introduced (more detail in [[#Replicant D-action|its own section below]]).
* HIDDEN+ and SUDDEN+ options have been added. These options can only be selected on HD cabinets.
* HIDDEN+ and SUDDEN+ options have been added. These options can only be selected on HD cabinets.
* SPEED settings can now be set after choosing a song, by pressing the left and right select buttons in increments of 0.5. Note that this can only be done several beats before the first note or before SCREEN FILTER takes effect.
* SPEED settings can now be set after choosing a song, by pressing the left and right select buttons in increments of 0.5. Note that this can only be done several beats before the first note or before SCREEN FILTER takes effect.
* BATTLE MODE has been removed.
* Almost judgement has been removed, and N.G. is now merged with Boo, now renamed to its former name MISS.
* Boo is renamed to MISS and is now merged with N.G.
** Almost judgement is gone.
* Character selection screen is now exclusive to [[e-amusement|eAMUSEMENT]].
* Character selection screen is now exclusive to [[e-amusement|eAMUSEMENT]].
* The new choreographies introduced in DanceDanceRevolution X from the HOTTEST PARTY series have been slightly modified. One of three parts of the choreography is randomly and continually selected throughout the song.
* The new choreographies introduced in DanceDanceRevolution X from the HOTTEST PARTY series have been slightly modified. One of three parts of the choreography is randomly and continually selected throughout the song.
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