DDR CS General Info

Which mix do I buy?

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.)

CS DDR 1st

Total Songs: 16
Unique Songs: 1

Pros

• Contains three preview songs for 2ndMIX and two entirely new songs.
• Sealed copies can be found for cheap.
• Introduces EDIT MODE, which allows you to create your own charts for songs.
• Includes exclusive ARRANGE MODE.
• Color coded FLAT arrows fixed from arcade version.
• Includes EASY and TRAINING modes for those new to the game.

Cons

• Small songlist.
• Nearly all the songs were repeated in the the next game's Dreamcast version and future releases.
• 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.
• The preview songs, CS songs, and EDIT MODE all have ridiculous unlock requirements.

CS 2ndReMIX

Total Songs: 38
Unique Songs: 5 (not counting 2ndMIX Dreamcast Edition)

Pros

• Also includes EASY and TRAINING modes.
• Like before, sealed copies can be found cheap.
• Includes two previews for the next game (though only the BASIC charts are playable).
• EDIT MODE is a default mode now.
• Color coded FLAT arrows fixed from arcade version.
• Includes System Data Support, which allows one to unlock all the hidden content from the previous CS release.
• STEP BATTLE songs are now playable outside that mode.

Cons

• Timing is incredibly strict compared to later games.
• Some songs have dumb unlock requirements.
• Nearly all the songs (especially the KONAMI originals) were repeated in later games.

CS DDR 2ndMIX Dreamcast Edition

Total Songs: 47
Unique Songs: 5 (not counting 2ndReMIX)

Pros

• Also has EASY and TRAINING modes.
• Sealed copies are, once again, easy to find.
• Unlike the PlayStation version, all but one of the songs from DDR 1st are playable as well.
• Includes two 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.
• Graphics and sound on par with arcade version.
• The unlockable songs from the PlayStation version no longer have to be unlocked.

Cons

• Timing is strict compared to later games.
• Nearly all the songs were repeated later on.

CS DDR 3rd

Total Songs: 57
Unique Songs: 21

Pros

• Also has SOFT (EASY) and TRAINING modes.
• Largest songlist of all the PlayStation releases.
• Can be found sealed for cheap.
• 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.
• Includes two preview songs for 3rdMIX PLUS (Though only the BASIC charts are playable).
• Includes System Data Support.

Cons

• Almost half the songlist consists of the KONAMI originals from the first two games.
  • In addition, all of them have to be unlocked.
• Older songs that had COUPLE charts lose them in favor of new UNISON charts.
• Timing is somewhat strict compared to later games.
• Three missing licences from the arcade version.
• Almost all of the orignals were repeated in later games.

CS DDR BEST HITS

Total Songs: 29
Unique Songs: 0

Pros

• Decent compilation of songs between 1stMIX and 3rdMIX PLUS.
• Also has SOFT (EASY) and TRAINING modes.
• One of two CS releases with UNISON mode.
• Can be found cheap used.

Cons

• No new songs.
• No unlocks
• Timing is somewhat strict compared to later games.
• No System Data Support.

CS DDR 4th

Total Songs: 54
Unique Songs: 38

Pros

• Large songlist.
• One of two CS releases with SOLO mode.
• Also has TRAINING mode.
• The three missing licences from AC DDR 3rdMIX have been restored.
• Includes a preview song for both DDR 4thMIX PLUS and DDR 5thMIX.
• Can be found cheap used.
• Unlike the arcade version, an ALL MUSIC mode is available.

Cons

• Timing is somewhat strict compared to later games.
• No System Data Support.

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