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# The presence of "EFFECT ON/OFF" (subsequently referred to as '''EFFECT''') and "VEFX CHANGE" (subsequently referred to as '''VEFX''') buttons to the left of the sliders
# The presence of "EFFECT ON/OFF" (subsequently referred to as '''EFFECT''') and "VEFX CHANGE" (subsequently referred to as '''VEFX''') buttons to the left of the sliders
# A bass-shaker platform for you to stand on
# A bass-shaker platform for you to stand on
# [[eAMUSEMENT]] PASS readers and numeric keypads, one set for each player. These aren't present on machines running [[AC 8th style|8th style]] or older, and are optional on machines that run offline.
# [[e-amusement]] pass readers and numeric keypads, one set for each player. These aren't present on machines running [[AC 8th style|8th style]] or older, and are optional on machines that run offline.


Other minor differences such as a widescreen display and a nine-speaker setup are present, too, but aren't as important to this guide.
Other minor differences such as a widescreen display and a nine-speaker setup are present, too, but aren't as important to this guide.
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Styles after [[AC HAPPY SKY|HAPPY SKY]] do not allow you to access the options menu from the title screen. Instead, you are able to select Single or Double mode at a separate screen after the player entry screen.
Styles after [[AC HAPPY SKY|HAPPY SKY]] do not allow you to access the options menu from the title screen. Instead, you are able to select Single or Double mode at a separate screen after the player entry screen.


Beginning in [[AC Resort Anthem|Resort Anthem]], you can insert your eAMUSEMENT PASS and log in ''before'' you insert your coins. You can also pay for your game using [[PASELI]] instead of coins. The actual deduction of credits or PASELI does not take effect until you choose a game mode.
Beginning in [[AC Resort Anthem|Resort Anthem]], you can insert your e-amusement pass and log in ''before'' you insert your coins. You can also pay for your game using [[PASELI]] instead of coins. The actual deduction of credits or PASELI does not take effect until you choose a game mode.


== Selecting a Mode ==
== Selecting a Mode ==
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* TUTORIAL Mode (''removed in [[AC SIRIUS|SIRIUS]]'')
* TUTORIAL Mode (''removed in [[AC SIRIUS|SIRIUS]]'')
** This mode teaches you how to play the game through a series of tutorials.
** This mode teaches you how to play the game through a series of tutorials.
** From SIRIUS onwards, the tutorial is accessed via a pop-up after choosing the play mode. Only available for players without an eAMUSEMENT PASS and first time eAMUSEMENT players.
** From SIRIUS onwards, the tutorial is accessed via a pop-up after choosing the play mode. Only available for players without an e-amusement pass and first time e-amusement players.


* STEP UP Mode (''introduced in Lincle'')
* STEP UP Mode (''introduced in Lincle'')
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* IIDX RED: Hold both players Start buttons while advancing to the EXTRA STAGE.
* IIDX RED: Hold both players Start buttons while advancing to the EXTRA STAGE.
* HAPPY SKY: Hold '''VEFX''' and '''EFFECT''' while advancing to the EXTRA STAGE.
* HAPPY SKY: Hold '''VEFX''' and '''EFFECT''' while advancing to the EXTRA STAGE.
* DistorteD: Hold 4 and 11 while advancing to the EXTRA STAGE. You must be playing with an eAMUSEMENT PASS for the code to work.
* DistorteD: Hold 4 and 11 while advancing to the EXTRA STAGE. You must be playing with an e-amusement pass for the code to work.


==== Judge Mode ====
==== Judge Mode ====