Pump It Up: Exceed Bundle PS2 Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been playing DDR(Import versions) since it came out for PSOne and was sort of growing tire of it when I was getting to play PS2 versions(US versions)- then heard about "Pump It Up", which is suppose to be more popular than DDR in Asia, Europe, and South America regions- and decided to give it a try; and understood why it was more popular in other regions after few tries.

I definitely agree with other reviews that it feels more of dance moves than just stepping like DDR; Pump it Up added only one more step button in middle and changed '+' format of DDR into 'X' format instead. However, result is quite different because you gotta cover more space and extra step to fill in, resulting in dance-like movement and more rhythm to dance to.

Yes, I guess if you are THE veteran in DDR, you could probably do the headspin and 360 and all, but casual players like me felt more of dance movement because of the middle step button.It's only an extra stepping button yet it's like math where 2square (2x2)is 4 but 3square (3x3) is 9, exponentially giving more variation/freedom to the player.

I did some research when I decided to purchase this game and the feedbacks were overwhelmingly positive; one of my concerns was what if they give you this crappy dance pad since it's coming out at the end of PS2's life cycle??I did a direct comparison with DDR dance pad (one that came as a package with DDR Extreme, 3rd installment in PS2) and not only it has better surface feel to it (more of synthetic nylon feel instead of sorta 'sticky' plastic feel of DDR if you play in bare feet; I always had to wear socks to play DDR but don't need to do that with PIU) but most importantly it has more 'meat' to the dance pad, which is easier on your feet for a long playing time (I play about an hour- looking for a cardio workout??).

Like I said I'm a casual player, but I consider myself pretty good in DDR since I've been playing it for years...and could pretty much cover all the difficult levels in DDR... yet it was a different story with PUMP.May be I haven't gotten familiarized with the 'X' format quite yet, but it becomes way too hard if you are trying to finish even a 'hard' mode(ok, I just blew my cover as a 'pretty good' in DDR... hehe..but PUMP is objectively harder than DDR... try 'CRAZY' or 'NIGHTMARE' mode...you better be in a good shape).

I used to love DDR when it first came out... The idea was refreshing, and I could feel the effort of people involved in making DDR on every step I took on DDR dance pad- yet I feel recent versions have been more of rehash instead of 'evolutionary'; I don't really feel 'soul' in them anymore.

Well, if you are into DDR (or have grown tired of DDR these days)or looking for a dancing game (seriously, just play this sucker for an hour everyday and see what happens) then give Pump It Up a try because you will fall in love with it like I have.Last DDR game lasted only couple days...yeah...but PIU looks even more promising after two weeks of playing. It's probably because of various genre over more than 100 songs and creative background video for each one of them (I believe some of background videos are so cute like cartoons..even kids in elementary will love them).

Ok.. gotta go now for another round of PUMP IT UP...I'm out of shape

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Dance Dance Revolution Extreme Bundle Review

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(More customer reviews)An incredibly fun video game that gives a good workout just seems too cool to be true, but there is a game that has those attributes: DDR. This great game changed my life and turned me from a lazy guy playing computer all day to becoming a true athlete, as working out is so much fun after playing DDR!

Although DDR Extreme was a big disappointment for a Dance Dance Revolution installment for DDR experts, it's easily the best one for beginners with its familiar songs, easy game engine, and Beginner mode (which debuted on DDRMAX2).The menu isn't in the shape of the arcade DDR's, but in a new style that looks like a sideways version of the original DDR's menu.

Dance Dance Revolution Extreme and all the other DDR games out there are 2-D games (Except for the dancers in the background) with one major point: Dancing with your feet. You have a dance mat (or stage) where you tap your feet on the arrows planted on the mat at the same time as the matching arrow on the screen is inside the outlined arrow. There are five (or six) ratings you can get for your accuracy: Marvelous (Not on a regular game), Perfect, Great, Good (Which should really be Average), Almost, and Boo. You want to get the first ratings I listed, and not an Almost or Boo, or else your dance gauge (Which kind of shows your health) will start to slip until it runs out and you lose a song. At the end of the song, you can receive an overall grade, depending on your overall accuracy, of either an E (Which you get for failing a song), a D (Which you get for surviving, but receiving a poor score), a C, a B, an A, a double A, or a triple A (Which you get for receiving a perfect score). Even if this sounds cheesy at first, doing this to the exciting music in the background is actually extremely fun.

Four different difficulty levels exist on DDR Extreme (and a fifth one for a few songs): Beginner, Light, Standard, and Heavy (the fifth one is called Challenge/Oni). Prior to DDRMAX2, there was no Beginner mode, and only a few songs (like "Peace Out" and "Cutie Chaser Morning Mix") were easy enough to be beaten by beginners. I therefore only recommend this or DDRMAX2 if you're a beginner.

The mat that comes with the bundle is a soft plastic pad, and is therefore better suited for beginners than experts.I recommend using it until you're playing at the standard level, since by then you should be ready to handle an arcade-style metal mat, and besides, the plastic mat will be sliding around on you too much to let you pass a song.

When you first get the game, you start with 44 songs, and you can unlock 26 more songs for a grand total of 70 songs. To unlock the hidden songs, you must clear songs about 5 to 10 times. Once you do that, a new song is unlocked. The first song you can unlock is called Scorching Moon, and the last one you unlock is called The Legend of Max. You can also unlock new dancers for dancing in the background in songs without real music videos, but I never use characters (Having a character is optional).

If you play a regular game, you can, instead of simply select a song and dance; choose to play two alternate modes: Nonstop and Challenging mode. In Nonstop mode, you can play four songs in a row without stopping. Sadly, there's only a limited selection of lists of songs you can select from, but thankfully, you can choose from "Players Best", which includes the top 4 songs that you've selected the most. This mode was best in DDR Konamix because you could select which songs to be on a list. Challenging mode is hardly worth the trouble. You have four lives, and each time you get a Good or worse, you lose a life. This mode is very frustrating, and only those who can get AA's all the time will find it an attracting way to play.

The Party Mode, which is new for DDR Extreme, is an innovation to DDR.In fact, some of the games included aren't DDR-relative at all.It includes games where you (on the screen) shake coconuts out of a tree and get them (Coconut Panic), use your hands to bop a ball around a maze to hit every colored gem (Magic Ball), dance while watching yourself dance (See Me Dance), see yourself dance while you use your arms to wipe off scenery that blocks the screen, and use your hands as well as your feet to dance.These games are all very fun to play, but you'll need an Eyetoy in order to play most of theses games; the ones that don't require the Eyetoy (Feeding Time and Hyper Dash) are pretty boring and childish.

Along the way, you can unlock two new modes: Mission Mode and Endless mode. In Mission Mode, you dance to different songs with an unusual task to win. Be careful about the visual tricks that are used in many of the songs in Mission Mode. In Endless Mode, you keep dancing until you fail with a randomly chosen character. The songs that you dance to are randomly selected. The problem with it is that you're forced to have a character dance in the background and might end up with one you can't stand.

The Workout Mode in the game allows you to keep track of your fitness and allows you to figure out what you should be doing to keep yourself healthy. If it's on, you'll see how healthy of a workout you got after you finish dancing to a song. Your score will be better if you play fast songs like Drop Out or either of the Paranoia remixes, so play those songs if you want to get fit quickly.

The training mode is a mode where you can't unlock anything, but you can practice the different songs in the game without being stopped by failing and without the thrilling backgrounds. Unfortunately, in DDR Extreme, you can't slow down a song if you need to be able to study something fast and confusing. Even DDR Konamix had this feature.

Finally, I'll take you to the information mode, which gives info about all of the different songs in the game. It tells you if the song you're studying is from a previous DDR game or not, what you should try to do while dancing to the song, or what kind of music it is. According to it, plenty of songs from Dance Dance Revolution Konamix have been brought back, but only three songs have returned from DDRMAX2. But why is this 2-D game that has the same goal over and over again so great? Well, there are certainly several reasons why:

1. DDR Extreme has a total of 70 different types of songs to choose from. You can find the type of music that's best for you. From a typical energetic dance song (B4U), to a song that's easy to recognize (YMCA, Waiting For Tonight, Like A Virgin), to a jazzy song (On The Jazz, Funk Boogie), to a Japanese pop song (Firefly, Pink Rose), to a supercharged song full of energy (Drop Out, I Feel...) to a song that combines a whole bunch of styles together (JaneJana, Do Me HIGEO Mix, Make It Better), to a theme song from a movie (Never Ending Story, Enter The Dragon) to even a classic song from previous generations of DDR (.59, Drop The Bomb), there's destined to be a song that you'll enjoy.

2. The replay value to this game is incredible, since you can build up your mad skills from beginner to expert, trying to successfully receive all Perfects on songs. You won't want to stop!

3. If you like video games, but you're out of shape, this is a game that can help knock off your weight and keep you fit. I've lost six pounds playing this game since November to December. I've suddenly started to love working out ever since I started playing this game. Seriously, your life will be a lot better after you're fit.

Then again, there are some downsides to this game, but minor downsides:

1. The host of this game gets on your nerves easily. Fortunately, you can shut him off when you're dancing, but not when it's most annoying: When you fail a song. His quote, "W-w-what?" is super annoying, as when he speaks in Japanese.

2. It's hard to find a dance mat that works well. Even the Ignition 2.0 Pad broke down twice within about a couple of weeks for me. It might've been because I was tapping too hard on the arrows, but it still might break down quickly.

3. DDR Extreme for US isn't based on the arcade version, and very few DDR Extreme (arcade) songs are included on the home version ("321Stars", "A", "JaneJana", etc.). Why no "Bag", "1998", "Speed Over Beethoven", and "Paranoia Eternal" (which should've been on DDRMAX2) instead of "Paranoia Survivor"? Not even the licensed songs from the arcade like "We Will Rock You" are on. Konami should release a DDR Konamix 2, a game that should include all of those missed songs from DDR Extreme (arcade) that used DDR Extreme's (arcade) game engine and should keep the DDR experts into DDR.

Anyway, here's the song list included in DDR Extreme, as well as grades for them and comments about what they sound like:

(Songs with * are ones that must be unlocked)

1. .59: A (Exciting)
2. *321Stars: A- (This sounds silly.It was a classic in the arcades, and can be extremely fun to dance to.)
3. *A: A (Seems to be pretty darn popular, probably because of its challenge and energy)
4. A Stupid Barber: A- (Strange but interesting euro pop)
5. *Absolute: A (A nice blast of typical DJ Taka sound)
6. *B4U: A- (Awesome techno song about DDR)
7. *B4U (B4 Za Beat Mix): A (A more energetic version of B4U)
8. Bad Routine: C+ (So-so house music)
9. Believe: D (Don't like licensed songs much)
10. Bizarre Love Triangle: B+ (But this is an exception)
11. *Can't Stop Falling In Love (Speed Mix): A (Feel the strength of this song!)
12. Diving: B+ (Deep euro trance music)
13. Do Me (H.I.G.E.O. Mix): B (Groovy house music)
14. Don't Clock Me: C- (Okay old skool song plagued by bad lyrics)
15. Drop Out: A++...Read more›

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DDR Extreme Bundle includes the Playstation 2 game and Official Konami Dance Pad

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Dance Dance Revolution Konamix Review

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(More customer reviews)This is one of the best all around games you can find on any console.Dance Dance Revolution is an arcade dancing simulation game that is lots of fun for the entire family, has great replay value (you can play for hours on end), and is a great workout to boot!
DDR Konamix is the 3rd game that Konami has put out for DDR in the US and it is by far the best.It has over 50 songs, some of which are brand new for the US only.Most of the songs are japanese pop music, but they're very catchy and there's a lot of variety between fast and slow dance music.
The most important thing you must remember is to get the dance pad accessory with this game.You can play with the regular controller, but playing with the dance pad is the only way to really enjoy this game.Be sure to stick with dance pads from Konami or RedOctane as those are the only decent brands available.

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Get ready to dance the night away with all-new songs and game modes in this sequel to Dance Dance Revolution. Players can save and edit dance steps to create their own dance routines. The special workout mode allows you to have fun shaping up while also tracking the calories you burn. And you can re-create the arcade experience with Konami's Dance Dance Revolution controller. The game includes more than 50 high-energy songs in a variety of genres, including pop, disco, Latin, techno, and house. It also features a completely redesigned interface and new graphics, plus a special edit mode that allows players to customize dance steps for every song, develop player-specific routines, and trade dance patterns with friends. Also included are new songs never released in the Japanese version. Burn up the dance floor with two-player modes, allowing players to dance cooperatively or competitively. Multiple options and difficulty settings make Dance Dance Revolution Konamix easy to learn for people of all ages.

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Dance Dance Revolution Max 2 Review

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(More customer reviews)Go to your local arcade and the game with the crowd around it will be Dance Dance Revolution.The arcade game, which was wildly popular in Japan first and is now becoming so in the U.S., is up to its 8th version in the arcades, and even more than that on Japanese consoles.Meanwhile, this is only the fourth DDR game released in the U.S.
Fortunately, it's the best so far.There are quite a few songs NOT taken from the DDR arcade games that most people will recognize, such as Days Go By from the Mitsubishi commercials, Heaven, Get Down Tonight, etc.Some may be disappointed that the difficulty of these new songs is not great, even on the hardest levels.But they're fun and sound great, and one of them (A Little Bit of Ecstacy) has a tricky tempo change.
There are a lot of old favorites here that arcade players will recognize:Burning Heat (remake of a song from an old Nintendo version of Gradius), Maxx Unlimited (one of the hardest songs ever), Kakumei (based on the classical Chopin piece "Revolutionary Etude"), Let's Groove, Twilight Zone (the jock-jam anthem), So Deep (so hard), and a couple of Captain Jack songs.
New to this mix is the Nonstop Mode, which lets you play predetermined or random sets of songs with no pauses in between.Also new is actual videos behind the arrows in several songs, and the dancing characters and Endless Mode (dance 'til you lose) are back from previous mixes.
Some have complained about songs repeated from other U.S. versions.Yes, it's annoying.I'm dealing with it.Hopefully next time, we'll get all new songs.
If you want to take this game seriously, I recommend you research and buy a metal dance pad from eBay or Red Octane.Soft pads (available at stores) will work for the less, er, intense players.
One more note, I have been using this game as my workout regime for the last year.Benefits I've noticed so far have included increased stamina and lung capacity and stronger calf muscles.I've played almost every day since August 2002 and I'm not even close to tired or bored of it. In fact I own only three games for my PlayStation 2:this, another DDR game, and a third game I've played only once.
Unlimited replay value, fitness benefits and great fun: you can't lose.Buy it now.

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MODEL- 20061VENDOR- KONAMI FEATURES- DDRMAX 2 Dance Dance Revolution The dance revolution rolls on with DDRMAX2 for Sony PlayStation 2 packed with the ultimate mix of hit American songs. Gamers will beup on their feet and dancing all night long with new game modes andthe return of past favorites including "Work Out" mode and "Edit" mode where gamers can count calories and customize dance moves and routines. * DDRMAX2 Dance Dance Revolution Partial Song List (Not including HiddenSongs): "A Little Bit Of Ecstasy" - Jocelyn Enriquez "AM-3P" - KTz "Break Down!" - Be For U "Busy Child" - The Crystal Method "Celebrate Nite" - N.M.R "Conga Feeling" - Vivian "D2R" - Naoki "Days Go By" - Dirty Vegas "Destiny" - Naoki feat. Paula Terry "Do It Right" - Sota feat. Ebony Fay* New game modes and graphical interface featuring music videos* Customize dance steps in Edit mode and exercise in Work Out mode* Links with previous games for special features -- SPECIFICATIONs -------------ESRB Rating : E for EveryoneGenre/Category: FamilySystem: PlayStation 2 SystemNumber of Players : 1 Compatible Peripherals:

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In The Groove Review

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(More customer reviews)From a business-ethics standpoint, I should hate this game.Roxor Games, the developer, took the concept of Konami's Dance Dance Revolution and copied it almost pixel for pixel to make In the Groove - even using the DDR cabinets in the arcade for its game (that stupid move got the company slammed with a lawsuit).

But in a way, Konami asked for it.Though DDR is dead in Japan, it continues to grow in popularity in the U.S., and Konami has not addressed that fact.It has not released a new arcade version since 2002.

This left the hardcore DDR fans clamoring for more, and Roxor Games stepped in, creating an arcade game by and for the hardcore players. Personally, I'm glad they did, because it revived a dying DDR fan base.

Now we have the nearly identical home version of that arcade game, and though it's not flawless, it's definitely a step up from the DDR home releases, which target the casual player.

You'll be lucky if you recognize one or two of the songs on In the Groove's songlist - but as far as I'm concerned, that's a good thing.Who wants to play video games to the same old junk that's on the radio?Most of the songs in In the Groove are interesting, diverse and highly listenable, and I plan on buying the soundtrack CD as soon as it's available.

The graphics are noticably crisper than DDR's, though the videos in the background are nondescript.Not a big deal, though.

The difficulty is where some casual fans may run into problems.This game is a step up in difficulty from any available version of DDR anywhere, and even the easier songs tend to be harder than easy DDR songs.The hardest songs, most players will find impossible, even the top players, especially without the arcade bar to lean on.

The addition of "hands" (three or four arrows at once) and "mines" (which force you to avoid certain arrows) are welcome gameplay features, and the first real innovation in the genre since DDR's 6th mix introduced the freeze arrow.In the Groove has about four times as many "mods" (ways to change the appearance and scrolling of the arrows) as any DDR game, but most of them are pointless, and I never use them.

In the Groove offers a marathon mode, pretty much identical to Nonstop mode in DDR, except random mods turn on and off during your game.I never liked nonstop and I'll probably never play marathon courses, but some like them.

A plus for ITG is that it's a statistician's dream, presenting you with all kinds of numbers and charts after each song to show your progress.This is opposed to DDR's nebulous scoring system that makes no sense and is never explained in any game.

In the Groove has a few glaring flaws in programming, unlike the DDR games.For one, load times are absurdly long... up to 10 seconds between screens sometimes.If DDR can get away with NO loading time, even for songs with full-motion video, I don't understand why this load time is necessary.

Also, once in a while, the frame rate will skip a bit during songs... very distracting.Not much thought was given to the practice mode, and it's quite difficult to figure out which buttons do what, and to find the menu you want.

But those who are losing satisfaction in DDR will not care.If Konami ever decides to create a new arcade mix, they are going to have to work very hard to top the innovations that In the Groove has brought to the genre.

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In the Groove is an interactive dance that really pushes your dance gaming skills. Based on the hit arcade games, this one has all-new moves and challenges. Earn points and improve your skills to become the best dancer and customize moves to hold on to your title. Keep in shape in Fitness Mode -Develop an exercise routine & track the calories you burnFeatures over 70 songs not featured in the arcade version, with original songs

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Dance Dance Revolution Extreme 2 Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm an enormous fan of Konami's Dance Dance Revolution series, and play the game almost every day of my life.The concept is so simpe - just hit the arrows once they're at the top of the screen, yet once you get going, it's a lot more addicting than you'd expect.What's incredible though, is that doing this for a long enough time can burn up some calories and tone up your calves.It was life-changing experience for me that out of nowhere got me from being lazy to athletic.It's getting bigger and bigger every day in the US, but too bad it still isn't as appreciated as it should be, thanks to monster franchises such as GTA and Halo.

DDR Extreme 2 is the sixth installment that Konami has released in the United States (seven if you count the Disney Mix), and it's by far the best one, and it proves to be a great comeback after the largely disappointing Extreme US (although that game is still the recommended one for beginners).

Hardcore fans of DDR will be most pleased to see not just the menu interface returned to normal (with the songwheel, groove radar, etc., that were removed for DDR Extreme US), but also a significantly better list of selectable songs.Such classics as "Cartoon Heroes", "Sakura", "Colors (For Extreme)", and a whole lot more, all made the cut and should not disappoint any true long-time lover of the series.By the way, instead of "Max Dot", the "boss song" in Extreme 2 is "PARANOiA Survivor Max" (which is acompanied by the original "PARANOiA Survivor").Also worth mentioning is that US players finally get a taste of the popular song "Butterfly" with the upswing remix as well as "Boom Boom Dollar (K.O.G. G3 Mix)", also an old favorite.The selection of songs that everyone will recognize is also chosen much more cleverly.Instead of a bunch of songs from like 25 years ago like "Kids in America" and "Like a Virgin", we get some recent electronica/dance hits from the likes of Sean Paul ("Get Busy"), Fatboy Slim ("Wonderful Night"), Delerium ("Silence"), and more, although I don't understand what a horrible cover of "Oops I Did it Again" (not the one from 5th Mix AC) is doing on here (it's not the year 2000, Konami, and almost nobody even cares about songs like that anymore).The choices for repeats from older DDR games is also great.One big problem that Extreme US had was that it overrepeated stuff that already made appearances, which hogged up a lot of room for better stuff.This time, there are less than ten repeats, and almost all of them are from PS1 editions, which gives a chance for old fans of those songs to play them with much better graphics and a much better scoring system.I must admit, playing songs like "Dive", "Dynamite Rave", and "PARANOiA" is much more enjoyable to do on Extreme 2 than it was on Konamix with that slow transmission and poor scoring system.

Also worth noting are a few new features.Instead of simply playing songs over and over again to unlock new ones, you need to clear different stages in the all-new Dance Master Mode.Replacing Extreme US's Mission Mode, Dance Master Mode is loaded with several different scenarios with certain songs and a certain task to clear in order to advance to new stages.Along the way, you'll discover some unfamiliar songs on areas and must clear them.If you do that, they'll appear in the shop for you to buy with your credits (received for clearing songs, DMM or not).This is a wise strategy that adds a plot to the game and allows players to choose which songs they want at the same time.

Another addition is the Online Mode.This will allow players from around the world to go head to head with one another online, and yes, I'm sure that the population of onliners almost entirely made up of the masters that can receive an AAA on "PARANOiA Survivor Max Oni" with relative ease, but this is still a great way for those people to go seriously competitive without having to enter a tournament.

There were only a few noticable flaws.One is that the Training Mode was made less intuitive, as it takes a longer time to set up your song, although I am pleased to see that Konami brought back the feature of slowing down difficult songs to practice.The Party Mode (a feature that was full of many different mini games) has been entirely removed from DDR, and while I won't cry about that, the usage of the Eye Toy Camera is much lower, as the only time you actually use it is when you are playing the Hands and Feet Mode.One more thing, "Love Love Shine", one of DDR Extreme AC's most frequently selected songs (also one of my favorites), did not make the cut, but the similar "Candy*Heart*" is on, which also symbols that "Love Love Shine" is practically guaranteed to be on next year's installment.

With all things said, DDR Extreme 2 is easilly the best overall home version that the US can get their hands on so far.With an excellent song list, great new features, and excellent graphics, this game is a true winner.If you were unhappy with DDR Extreme US from 2004, you won't be with this, so buy it now if you're interested at all and start dancing the night away!

Two more words of advice:

1. I know that I said that DDR Extreme US was a disappoint among many people, but I also said that it was great for hooking new players.I highly recommend you to buy that game first, and then get this.Trust me - the layout is much friendlier to beginners.

2. If you are a novice player, stick with the plastic pads available in the stores (since they're easy to use and don't cost much), but be sure to use the metal arcade-style mats that can be ordered online if you're an expert (they're harder to get used to, but are more sensitive than soft pads and don't slide around to heavy usage).I recommend the ones from Cobalt Flux because they've held together for months and work marvelously.

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DDR's newest best seller, Dance Dance Revolution Extreme 2, has EyeToy USB Camera so you can compete head-to-head with others from around the world. Featuring popular artists, smash hit songs and more unique modes, DDR Extreme 2 pumps up the volume with over 100 minutes of energetic dance music.Get in shape with the popular Workout Mode Customize your own dance steps in the Edit Mode All movies and cutscenes are newly created adding fresh flair to the DDR universe

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Dance Praise Expansion Pack Vol 3: Pop & Rock Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought Dance Praise (and eventually the expansion pack) in an attempt to find some sort of exercise that would be remotely enjoyable.I FOUND IT!I have very little (if any) natural rhythm, but I quickly got the hang of the dances in easy mode.By the end of the first weekend, I was trying out some hard ones.It's no longer a chore to get 30 minutes of vigorous exercise, and the music is very good.I don't generally listen to much music, but I've found myself singing these peppy, optimistic songs all the time.A few minor glitches cause me to give it only 4 stars overall.There's always room for improvement.

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Ranging from the silky smooth sounds of Stacie Orrico to the pop beat of Relient K, this collection of 35 pop & rock hits provides something for everyone who appreciates the best in contemporary Christian entertainment. Celebrated artists include Newsboys, Jeremy Camp, Bethany Dillon, Kutless, Nichole Nordeman, Tait, Jeff Deyo, Jars of Clay and more. The 35 songs - each offering 3 levels of steps - offer you over 100 new dances. The songs were selected from best-selling CDs. They integrate directly into the 50 hits in Dance Praise to give you over 85 songs - and over 250 dances - to pick from. Requires Dance Praise.

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Dance Dance Revolution Mario Mix Review

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(More customer reviews)First of all, I think this game is great.It's also a great price for the game and an action pad, while most new games cost the same price for the game only.

One of the biggest complaints I read is that the game is too easy.I don't think the game is too easy.The easy level is great for first time DDR players.Also, what I'm sure many people don't realize is that there is a "Super Hard" level above the "Very Hard" level.However to be able to play a song in "Super Hard," you have to play the corresponding "Very Hard" level in Free Mode and get a decent score to be able to unlock the "Super Hard" mode for that song.

Another complaint that I read is that you have to unlock all of the songs.It's very easy to unlock all of the songs, even for a new player.All you have to do is play through the entire story mode once (it can be in easy mode), and also get 4 extra songs at the in-game shops (this can also be done easily in easy mode if you keep repeating the mini games to get a lot of coins).

One thing I do not like is the Mush Mode items (however, you can turn Mush Mode off when playing in Free Mode).Mush Mode makes strange Mario related items come up on the screen, and you have to press the corresponding arrow.I don't like this because sometimes the items are hard to notice against the constant moving background.I also don't like how they force you to read through the story and watch the animation to be able to move on to the next level (in Story Mode).This isn't that big of a deal though.I also wish it was easier and cheaper to get a second action pad.Overall, this is a great game, and I would purchase a sequel if they came out with one.

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Dance Dance Revolution Mario Mix lets you boogie down with Mario in his own dance party! Someone has stolen the Music Keys and released the music they held. Mario must recover the keys before the unstable power of music destroys the entire Mushroom Kingdom! The path to the keys is simple: Dance your way to them!

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PS2 USB Energy Metal Arcade 3 in 1 Dance Pad Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought one of these Dance pads after doing tons of research. It came in the mail very quickly (though I bought from step2ddr, not amazon). There is a connector box that goes between the pad and the system for some reason that has the "start" and "select" buttons on it. This is the only stupid feature about the product. It has caused the pad to short out a couple times. My SO and I play very heartily on this pad (about 2.5 hours a day since June 1) and it is sturdy enough to handle our constant barrage of steps. The buttons work great in terms of sensitivity! There has been no cracking on the arrows, the sensor zone is large, and the sunken arrows really create an ease of play. You must wear shoes for this pad or you will hurt yourself!UPDATE: It's been about 6 months of owning the dance pad, and a week ago, one of the buttons finally cracked. This hasn't affected gameplay at all, but if it ever did, you can purchase new ones (they're easily removeable). The pad will short out from time to time, but that happens to me a lot less than it does to my SO - maybe it's a weight thing. It's corrected by disconnecting and reconnecting the cables.

If I didn't own this pad, I wouldn't be nearly as good at DDR as I am now. It's very fun and pretty, and I'm proud to own it. There's no feeling like being able to play DDR on a hard pad every day for as long as you want without having to pay. It's well worth the initial money, and the small issues are pretty standard on many gaming items. I have a feeling I'd still be shelling out $20-50 every few weeks or months if I continued to try to use the soft/semi-hard pads.

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DDRGame is pleased to announce the Energy Metal Dance Pad. You have never seen anything like the Energy Metal Dance Pad before. The Energy Metal Dance Pad features the super-sensitive-definetely-no-more-delay technology with our brand new look and offers Three-in-One multi-platform plug that works flawlessly with the PS One, PS2,XBOX, and PC/Mac via USB. The Energy Metal Dance Pad is also compatible with the PS3 or the Wii/Gamecube with an optional adapter. The Energy Metal Dance Pad features recessed arrow buttons that accurately recreate the look and feel of an arcade platform, and they let you know exactly where you are on the pad at all times. From complete novices to experienced experts, you can now epxerience skill levels that can match your abilities. Whether you are competing against the challenges of the game or you are seeking particular opponents to match your wits and dexterity, the Energy Metal Dance Pad will provide you with a completely new and rich experience.

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PS2 USB Energy HD 1" Foam Deluxe Dance Pad 3 in 1 Review

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(More customer reviews)The pad is great. It works with my dell pc running windows xp. I put the foam in, zipped it up, and plugged in the usb cord that came with it and it was working in 5 minutes with stepmania. 1 week of strenuous use and still perfect recognition of steps. No lags whatsoever. If you want cheap and best, this is it. "

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DDRGame is pleased to announce the Enrgy Premium Edition Super Deluxe Dance Pad. The Energy Premium Edition Super Deluxe Dance Pad features the super-sensitive-definetely-no-more-delay technology with our brand new look and offers Three-in-One multi-platform plug that works flawlessly with PS One, Playstation 2, Xbox, and PC/MAC via USB. Thanks to its new and improved stripe surface, the Energy Premium Edition Super Deluxe Dance Pad has been designed for maximum durability. The new stripe material gives the dance pad a much improved dance surface, smooth transitions from step to step, as well as increased traction that prevents you from sliding off the dance pad. The Energy Premium Edition Super Deluxe Dance Pad features raised, reinforced buttons so that you can know exactly where you are on the dance pad at all times. The included one-inch super high density foam inserts give you the perfect balance between fast reaction times and comfort, so you can play longer and get higher scores. The Energy Premium Edition Super Deluxe Dance Pad also features a non-slip grip bottom that prevents the pad from moving even on Expert step charts! From complete novices to experienced experts, you can now experience skill level that can match your abilities.

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Dance?Praise?2:?The?Remix?Game?Only Review

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(More customer reviews)I was playing DDR on the PlayStation 2 with a metal game pad.With the purchase of a PS2 to PC Dual USB Adapter by Hyperkin, I was able to continue using my metal game pad with Digital Praise Dance Remix.

Dance Remix is not quite as hard as the DDR games that I have.I was barely able to do level 3 dance steps on a small selection of songs on the DDR games.On Dance Remix, I started with level 3 dance steps and was able to do all but a few with full power bar.

I enjoy being able to exercise to Christian music.[...]They also offer expansion packs to keep the music fresh.

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Dance Praise 2: The ReMix Game Only is the CD-ROM only version of the new and improved Dance Praise. It-s ideal for current Dance Praise customers who own the original Dance Praise and dance pads and want to upgrade to the latest version. With all new music and many new features, this hit Christian dance game is now even better! Includes new music from top Christian artists, including Mandisa, Barlow Girl, Superchick, Pillar, Casting Crowns, tobyMac, Jeremy Camp, Ayiesha Woods, Plumb, and more! With over 50 songs, 4 levels per song, and computer-generated dances, there are over 400 dances to choose from. Let the dance party begin!

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Wii/GameCube Converter PS/PS2 to Wii/GameCube w/ Dance Pad Support Review

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(More customer reviews)I've tested this adapter on my Wii using my regular PS2 controller, Capcom Street Fighter 15th Anniversary controller, and the wireless Logitech on the games TvC, CvS 2, and MK:A. All buttons and d-pads work perfectly without any delay. Not too sensative, not too dull. Highly recommended for those who have a Wii or Gamecube but prefer PS2 controllers.

**Update 5/20**

I've been playing the Wii versions of Super Smash Bros and KOF OS using my PS2 controllers thru this adapter and they work perfectly. I reformatted the button commands and the gameplay is so much smoother than using the Wiimote or classic controller. Can't recommend this product enough for fighter fans.

**Update 10/30**

My wife and 7-year old are huge DDR fans and we had had only 2 Wii mats for them, so when friends came over they had to take turns. With this converter, we've been able to connect our 2 PS2 mats to the Wii and they work perfectly so that now four players can play at once (we have two of these converters). The only difference is on the PS2 mats via the converter the buttons are different when in the menu mode; the top left and right are reversed so when you select your character you have to step on the upper left instead of the upper right. Otherwise during the songs it works just the same as the Wii mats and, judging by the fact that my wife is still able to bust out full combos, it works just as well.

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The Nintendo Wii / GameCube Converter just got better! Featuring conversion for PSX/PS2 controllers, racing wheels and fishing rods, the Nintendo Wii / GameCube Converter now also works with PSX/PS2 dance pads for the Nintendo Wii and the GameCube system. Compatible with all GameCube DDR games and Nintendo Wii DDR games.

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