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''Text originally borrowed from the Beatmania/IIDX/III FAQ on Bemanistyle, originally written by Kimcicle and updated by rmz.'' | ''Text originally borrowed from the Beatmania/IIDX/III FAQ on Bemanistyle, originally written by Kimcicle and updated by rmz.'' | ||
== Which style should I buy? == | |||
Every person has their own opinions about which style is the "best". Rather than point out a definative list, I'll list the pros and cons of each style, and let you decide. It is easier, however, to get the newer styles. | Every person has their own opinions about which style is the "best". Rather than point out a definative list, I'll list the pros and cons of each style, and let you decide. It is easier, however, to get the newer styles. | ||
=== beatmaniaIIDX 3rd Style === | |||
'''Total Songs:''' 81<br> | '''Total Songs:''' 81<br> | ||
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*Interface is widely considered to be poored compared to later titles | *Interface is widely considered to be poored compared to later titles | ||
=== beatmaniaIIDX 4th Style === | |||
'''Total Songs:''' 53<br> | '''Total Songs:''' 53<br> | ||
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*No beginner mode. | *No beginner mode. | ||
=== beatmaniaIIDX 5th Style === | |||
'''Total Songs:''' 64<br> | '''Total Songs:''' 64<br> | ||
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*Lots of songs are repeated on later styles. | *Lots of songs are repeated on later styles. | ||
=== beatmaniaIIDX 6th Style === | |||
'''Total Songs:''' 69<br> | '''Total Songs:''' 69<br> | ||
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*Notecharts by this time were getting harder, and this style reflects it. | *Notecharts by this time were getting harder, and this style reflects it. | ||
=== beatmaniaIIDX 7th Style === | |||
'''Total Songs:''' 90<br> | '''Total Songs:''' 90<br> | ||
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*Some complain about the sound quality, and say the style has an "incomplete" or "rushed" feel to it. | *Some complain about the sound quality, and say the style has an "incomplete" or "rushed" feel to it. | ||
=== beatmaniaIIDX 8th Style === | |||
'''Total Songs:''' 90<br> | '''Total Songs:''' 90<br> | ||
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*Scores achieved in Expert Mode do not get saved. | *Scores achieved in Expert Mode do not get saved. | ||
=== beatmaniaIIDX 9th Style === | |||
'''Total Songs:''' 87<br> | '''Total Songs:''' 87<br> | ||
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*Only one preview song (No.13 from 10th Style). | *Only one preview song (No.13 from 10th Style). | ||
=== beatmaniaIIDX 10th Style === | |||
'''Total Songs:''' 88<br> | '''Total Songs:''' 88<br> | ||
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*Lack of regular record screen as from previous styles. | *Lack of regular record screen as from previous styles. | ||
== Which controller should I buy? I can't afford a controller right now, should I just play on a Dualshock? == | |||
Personally, I would wait to have the cash to buy one game and the controller at the same time. However, if you are -that- pressed for cash, I'm not stopping you from playing on a Dualshock. You won't get the same experience, however, and playing on a Dualshock is confusing as hell. | Personally, I would wait to have the cash to buy one game and the controller at the same time. However, if you are -that- pressed for cash, I'm not stopping you from playing on a Dualshock. You won't get the same experience, however, and playing on a Dualshock is confusing as hell. | ||
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''Konami ASC'' - The official arcade-style controller by Konami. It's huge, it's pricey, and for some, it's worth it. The price tag is quite hefty, but with arcade perfect dimensions, clicking keys, and switchable from first player to 2nd player, lots of people have purchased them. Expect to pay around $450 when all is said and done. | ''Konami ASC'' - The official arcade-style controller by Konami. It's huge, it's pricey, and for some, it's worth it. The price tag is quite hefty, but with arcade perfect dimensions, clicking keys, and switchable from first player to 2nd player, lots of people have purchased them. Expect to pay around $450 when all is said and done. | ||
''Third-Party ASC''' - two controller makers well-known in the Pop'n Music community have both started producing ASC-like controllers for IIDX. | |||
* [[http://www.desktoparcade.com/products/iidx/ Desktop Arcade]] | |||
* [[http://www.ransai.com/mall/order-iidx.php Ransai]] | |||
== There's a port on the side of my beatmania IIDX controller and I can't fit my finger in there? What is it for? == | |||
The port is meant for a foot pedal for beatmania III, but no home versions of beatmania III have been made. You can plug in a pedal from the drummania home controller into it, and triggering the pedal acts as a scratch. Cool, but mostly pointless. | The port is meant for a foot pedal for beatmania III, but no home versions of beatmania III have been made. You can plug in a pedal from the drummania home controller into it, and triggering the pedal acts as a scratch. Cool, but mostly pointless. | ||