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= Save File Info = | = Save File Info = | ||
The following games each have an individual save file: | |||
* [[CS bm|beatmania CS]] | |||
* [[CS bm 4th|beatmania APPEND 4thMIX 〜the beat goes on〜]] | |||
* [[CS bm 5th|beatmania APPEND 5thMIX -Time to get down-]] | |||
* [[CS bm DREAMS COME TRUE|beatmania featuring DREAMS COME TRUE]] | |||
* [[CS bm BEST HITS|beatmania BEST HITS]] | |||
* [[CS bm GOTTA 2|beatmania APPEND GOTTAMIX2 ~Going Global~]] | |||
* [[CS bm Club|beatmania APPEND ClubMIX]] | |||
* [[CS bm THE SOUND OF TOKYO!|beatmania THE SOUND OF TOKYO!]] | |||
* [[CS bm 6th + CORE REMIX|beatmania 6thMIX + CORE REMIX]] | |||
The following games share a save file with beatmania CS, but only one of them can do so at a time on a single memory card: | |||
* [[CS bm|beatmania APPEND YebisuMIX]] | |||
* [[CS bm 3rd#beatmania APPEND 3rdMIX mini|beatmania APPEND 3rdMIX mini]] | |||
* [[CS bm 3rd|beatmania APPEND 3rdMIX]] | |||
* [[CS bm GOTTA|beatmania APPEND GOTTAMIX]] | |||
* All Bonus Edit Games | |||
** [[CS_bm_4th#BONUS_EDIT_Mode|beatmania APPEND 4thMIX 〜the beat goes on〜 Bonus Edit]] | |||
** [[CS_bm_5th#BONUS_EDIT_Mode|beatmania APPEND 5thMIX -Time to get down- Bonus Edit]] | |||
** [[CS_bm_GOTTA 2#BONUS_EDIT_Mode|beatmania APPEND GOTTAMIX2 ~Going Global~ Bonus Edit]] | |||
** [[CS_bm_Club#BONUS_EDIT_Mode|beatmania APPEND ClubMIX Bonus Edit]] | |||
* To save scores and song unlocks for each game, you will need to manage a separate save file for each game on separate memory cards (up to 8 potentially). | |||
* In addition, none of the BONUS EDIT games have an AUTO LOAD feature, so to restore scores and songs unlocks, you will need to manually load your save file from the OPTIONS menu. | |||
= BONUS EDIT Mode = | = BONUS EDIT Mode = | ||
This is a mode that is available in certain beatmania APPEND DISC games. | |||
* The mode lets you play additional songs in the same engine as the one used for [[CS bm|beatmania CS]] through [[CS bm GOTTA|APPEND GOTTAMIX]]. | * The mode lets you play additional songs in the same engine as the one used for [[CS bm|beatmania CS]] through [[CS bm GOTTA|APPEND GOTTAMIX]]. | ||
* All songs from BONUS EDIT mode are also playable in the respective game's engine after unlocking them. | * All songs from BONUS EDIT mode are also playable in the respective game's engine after unlocking them. | ||
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== How to Access BONUS EDIT Mode == | == How to Access BONUS EDIT Mode == | ||
To access BONUS EDIT mode, use the [[DISC CHANGE]] option on the main menu to swap between the following discs, in the order listed below: | |||
# [[CS bm|beatmania CS]] | # [[CS bm|beatmania CS]] | ||
# [[CS bm 3rd|APPEND 3rdMIX]] ('''not''' mini) or [[CS bm GOTTA|APPEND GOTTAMIX]] | # [[CS bm 3rd|APPEND 3rdMIX]] ('''not''' mini) or [[CS bm GOTTA|APPEND GOTTAMIX]] | ||
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= Controller Setting and Key Config = | = Controller Setting and Key Config = | ||
When you first start the game, it asks you to select between the NORMAL or ORIGINAL setting for each controller. You can change this setting at any time in the options menu, under GAME OPTION > CONTROLLER (1P/2P). | |||
* NORMAL is intended for use with PlayStation controllers. | |||
** If NORMAL is selected, you can view the currently selected layout, select another layout, or assign which buttons correspond to which keys or scratch direction in-game, under KEY CONFIG. | |||
* If NORMAL is selected, you can view the currently selected layout, select another layout, or assign which buttons correspond to which keys or scratch direction in-game, under KEY CONFIG. | * ORIGINAL is intended for use with official beatmania (and IIDX later) controllers. | ||
* If ORIGINAL is selected, a specific layout is selected and you cannot view or change it in KEY CONFIG. | ** If ORIGINAL is selected, a specific layout is selected and you cannot view or change it in KEY CONFIG. | ||
** During gameplay, there will be a delay of 2 frames (~33.3 ms) for detecting each scratch input; there is no way to remove this delay, other than to switch to the NORMAL setting. | ** During gameplay, there will be a delay of 2 frames (~33.3 ms) for detecting each scratch input; there is no way to remove this delay, other than to switch to the NORMAL setting. | ||
** [[CS bm 6th + CORE REMIX|beatmania 6thMIX + CORE REMIX]] uniquely allows you to additionally specify ORIGINAL 5KEYS or ORIGINAL 7KEYS in the options menu. | ** [[CS bm 6th + CORE REMIX|beatmania 6thMIX + CORE REMIX]] uniquely allows you to additionally specify ORIGINAL 5KEYS or ORIGINAL 7KEYS in the options menu. | ||
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<sup>*</sup> Only available in 6thMIX + CORE REMIX. | <sup>*</sup> Only available in 6thMIX + CORE REMIX. | ||
= Effect Settings = | |||
Almost all of the Japanese PlayStation CS games (except for [[CS bm 6th + CORE REMIX|beatmania 6thMIX + CORE REMIX]]) have audio effect settings, in the EFFECT menu on the options screen. You can enable the audio effect by pressing SELECT during gameplay. The default setting is STUDIO M. | |||
* EFFECT TYPE | |||
** NO USE: Has no effect on the audio whatsoever. | |||
** ROOM: Makes the audio sound like you're in an enclosed room. | |||
** STUDIO: Makes the audio sound like you're in an open studio. | |||
** PIPE ECHO: Makes the audio sound like you're in a metallic pipe. | |||
* EFFECT LEVEL | |||
** S: Applies the audio effect to a small degree. | |||
** M: Applies the audio effect to a medium degree. | |||
** L: Applies the audio effect to a large degree. | |||
= Vibration Settings = | |||
Almost all of the Japanese PlayStation CS games (except for [[CS bm 6th + CORE REMIX|beatmania 6thMIX + CORE REMIX]]) have vibration settings for controllers or peripherals that support the feature, in the VIBRATION menu on the options screen. The default setting is BEAT SYNC. | |||
* NO USE: Does not vibrate. | |||
* BEAT SYNC: Vibrate according to a predetermined pattern for each song. | |||
* MISS: Vibrate when you get a BAD or POOR. | |||
* BUTTON & SCRATCH: Vibrate when you press a button. | |||
= Hi-Speed Modifiers = | = Hi-Speed Modifiers = | ||
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= Undocumented Features in Certain Games = | = Undocumented Features in Certain Games = | ||
Certain earlier games allow you to enable Autoplay or quit a song before it has ended, both of which are undocumented features that can be unlocked via a specific [[DISC CHANGE]] order. | |||
== How to Enable == | == How to Enable == | ||
* Start either [[CS bm THE SOUND OF TOKYO!|beatmania THE SOUND OF TOKYO!]] or [[CS bm 6th + CORE REMIX|beatmania 6thMIX + CORE REMIX]] as the [[KEY DISC]]. | * Start either [[CS bm THE SOUND OF TOKYO!|beatmania THE SOUND OF TOKYO!]] or [[CS bm 6th + CORE REMIX|beatmania 6thMIX + CORE REMIX]] as the [[KEY DISC]]. | ||
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** Be aware that using this command causes a bug where incorrect audio is played during sounds and music. | ** Be aware that using this command causes a bug where incorrect audio is played during sounds and music. | ||
*** However, the effects of this bug disappear when the player either returns to the title screen or plays a song. | *** However, the effects of this bug disappear when the player either returns to the title screen or plays a song. | ||
= Known Bugs = | = Known Bugs = | ||