New Features, Cabinet Revealed for DDR X AC

[asuka245]

Be nice to get this for Sakura con 09










this is pic & info about the Arcade.
;D
http://www.bemanistyle.com/index.php/news/new-features-853
;D
songs that will be on it also.

http://www.bemanistyle.com/index.php/news/dance-dance-revolution-x-location-test-875
;D
More info on DDR X

http://zenius-i-vanisher.com/v4/viewthread.php?threadid=1265&page=1
This mix will be soo sweet even i am so happy about it and can't wait to give it a try.

Information

New Machine Design NEWDDR Revealed
Large widescreen monitor , satellite light units and "grade up" (i.e. higher quality) speaker system will be used.

LINK function included! Giving POWERUPDDR
LINK function as standard inclusion.
The to be released PS2 version of DDR X will give players to create original sequences. Using USB memory, they would be allowed to use them in the arcade.
Also, on the e-AMUSEMENT side, excellent player original sequences will be published around the whole nation and INTERNET RANKING will occur.

Many new functions and progression EVOLUTIONDDR is here!!
New sequence "shock arrow" is included.
This is a new gimmick where you cannot step on the foot panel.
Step's variations will be intensified.
BEGINNER MODE named STARTERMODE.
ADVANCED MODE named COURSEMODE.
Also, in COURSEMODE there is DANCE DRILL COURSE with 10 ranks.

Old great DDR and newest DDR merges!
Strongest previous songs will be added for SPECIALDDR.
Well known licenses, catchy originals totalling 60 songs or above will be included.
In future DDRs, there will be 1.5 times more new songs in volume.

Player section expanded for COMMUNICATIONDDR
Players that have never played DDR can join in using the WELCOME SYSTEM that is included.
Players using the e-AMUSEMENT system can use the FRIEND REGISTRATION FUNCTION that is included.


10 footer scale expanded to 13 footer scale.
Shock arrows look like lightning arrows. (These are mines)


1. Every SuperNOVA2 (PS2) (Japan) exclusive song is in the game. (ミーヤ)
2. Series categories have been revived. (ミーヤ)
3. EXPERT songs and under, level 1-10 in yellow, 11+ in red. (ミーヤ)
4. UP/DOWN buttons added. (2ch)
5. FINAL STAGE EXCLUSIVE: SABER WING / TAG (4/8/10/13/-) (ミーヤ) (Notes: TAG is a GF&DM artist and does has done stepcharts on previous DDRs)
6. Fascination MAXX SINGLE EXPERT = Level 17 (2ch)
7. Pluto Relinquish SINGLE EXPERT = Level 17 (2ch)
8. Shock arrows cause combo breaks and life damage. (2ch)
9. A bunch of old songs use generic videos. (2ch)
10. Old licenses and deletions not seen yet. (2ch)
11. Dance Celebration / Bill Hamel feat.kevens / BPM 130 (2/4/8/11) (5/7/10)
12. Dance Floor / neuras feat.Yurai / BPM 120 (2/5/6/9) (-/-/-)
13. Flourish / sonic-coll. feat. frances maya / BPM 152 (2/5/8/10) (-/-/-)
14. Inspiration / DKC Crew / BPM 147 (2/5/7/9) (-/-/-)
15. Party Lights / Tommie Sunshine / BPM 130 (2/4/6/10) (4/6/9)
16. Taj He Spitz / DKC Crew / BPM 107 (2/4/7/10) (-/-/-)
17. Tracers (4Beat Remix) / Ruffage&Size / BPM 140 (2/5/7/10) (-/-/-)
18. SAGA / Veeton / BPM / (-/-/-/-) (-/-/-)
19. The flower in your smile / TACOS NAOMI feat.小久保裕之 / BPM / (-/-/-/-) (-/-/-)
20. TimeHollow / Masanori Akita / BPM / (-/-/-/-) (-/-/-)
21. FINAL STAGE ONLY: SABER WING / TAG (4/8/10/13) (8/10/12)
22. Slip Out / Harmony machine / BPM 95 / (1/3/6/9) (-/-/-)
23. EXTRA STAGE: On The Break / Darwin / BPM / (-/-/-/13) (-/-/-)
24. Fight of the phoenix / Jena Rose [SHOCK ARROWS] / BPM 145 / (-/-/-/7) (-/-/6)
25. Max 300 SINGLE EXPERT is rated a 15
26. The Legend of MAX SINGLE EXPERT is rated a 15
27.dazzle / kobo feat. kr:ague　BPM？　SP1/4/7/10　DP-/-/-
28.Malacca / nc ft NRG factory　BPM？　SP-/-/-/-　DP-/-/-
29. bag SINGLE EXPERT is rated 14
30. CAN'T STOP FALLIN' IN LOVE (SPEED MIX) SINGLE EXPERT is rated a 14.
31. Ticket To Bombay/Jena Rose　BPM？　SP2/5/7/10　DP-/-/-/
32 PARANOiA (HADES) SINGLE CHALLENGE is rated 18

[Gosha]

Yeah, even though this isn't out yet, it would be rad to have one at the con. Especially since one of the guests if so in-tune with DDR. They'd probably enjoy seeing people playing it.

[asuka245]

Yeah, even though this isn't out yet, it would be rad to have one at the con. Especially since one of the guests if so in-tune with DDR. They'd probably enjoy seeing people playing it.

japan will be getting it in Winter 08

USA should be Getting it Around Dec-Feb!

[Beat]

Yeah, even though this isn't out yet, it would be rad to have one at the con. Especially since one of the guests if so in-tune with DDR. They'd probably enjoy seeing people playing it.

japan will be getting it in Winter 08

USA should be Getting it Around Dec-Feb!

now we just gotta find a guy willing to donate his cabinet for the weekend, seeing i am sure as hell gameworks is nowhere near that generous :O

[Kadosho]

Interesting detail regarding the new DDR entry.
Hope everyone enjoys it, when it arrives worldwide.

[DancingTofu]

Cabinet wouldn't fit in the elevators; we'd need a crane to get it in the building lol.

Wouldn't be worth it; just find a copy of ITG2.

Honestly, I wouldn't play (let around run another tournament) on anything other than a SuperNOVA or older or an ITG2 cabinet. SN2 and DDR X are crap.

[asuka245]

Cabinet wouldn't fit in the elevators; we'd need a crane to get it in the building lol.

Wouldn't be worth it; just find a copy of ITG2.

Honestly, I wouldn't play (let around run another tournament) on anything other than a SuperNOVA or older or an ITG2 cabinet. SN2 and DDR X are crap.

Just to let u know if u are not aware of this.. ITG All together is BANNED all together cause Konami Sued the crap out of them for using there Cabinets.
Plus to me ITG is Over rated u pump it up it better then ITG if your up to FreeStyle.

[Gosha]

The new cab is actually about the same size as the old cabs, from the looks of it. They kind of just took the sides off and moved them to the front.

ITG2 is an okay game too, but its nothing to really get excited about, unless you care about quad-starring 12s or playing R21 or hacked ITG.

If we can't get an AC cabinet, I'd be fine as long as we can get a decent console station for DDR/ITG/whatever too.

[Bresslol]

Cabinet wouldn't fit in the elevators; we'd need a crane to get it in the building lol.

Wouldn't be worth it; just find a copy of ITG2.

Honestly, I wouldn't play (let around run another tournament) on anything other than a SuperNOVA or older or an ITG2 cabinet. SN2 and DDR X are crap.

Just to let u know if u are not aware of this.. ITG All together is BANNED all together cause Konami Sued the crap out of them for using there Cabinets.
Plus to me ITG is Over rated u pump it up it better then ITG if your up to FreeStyle.

Actually, DDR is still pretty popular guy!

How do you know that ITG is banned? Did you read that Konami actually owns the rights to ITG now?

Tofu, How do you know DDRX is crap when you haven't played it yet? Let's not forcefeed people opinions until we've tried these things out.

I may have more news on DDR at some point.

[asuka245]

Cabinet wouldn't fit in the elevators; we'd need a crane to get it in the building lol.

Wouldn't be worth it; just find a copy of ITG2.

Honestly, I wouldn't play (let around run another tournament) on anything other than a SuperNOVA or older or an ITG2 cabinet. SN2 and DDR X are crap.

Just to let u know if u are not aware of this.. ITG All together is BANNED all together cause Konami Sued the crap out of them for using there Cabinets.
Plus to me ITG is Over rated u pump it up it better then ITG if your up to FreeStyle.

Actually, DDR is still pretty popular guy!

How do you know that ITG is banned? Did you read that Konami actually owns the rights to ITG now?

Tofu, How do you know DDRX is crap when you haven't played it yet? Let's not forcefeed people opinions until we've tried these things out.

I may have more news on DDR at some point.

Well the Reason i said Banned is cause Konami did sue Raxor for there Fault's in using there Cabinet. and more like sound like Raxor lost the Rights and gave them to Konami cause they where sued..

But i would not be Shocked if Raxor people worked with Konami on DDR X.
But no chance there will be a ITG 3..more or less.

[Gosha]

The game isn't banned. They just can't produce the game anymore due to cease and desist. Some arcade vendors still have used cabinets and whatnot in their stock lists, so they randomly show up at places. That Great Wolf Lodge place in Grand Mound opened up and had an ITG2 cab, which was kind of surprising.

[DancingTofu]

Konami simply sued over Intellectual Property rights. They acquired all rights to the series legally. This means that all ITG2 machines are still legal, as long as RoXoR hasn't made them since handing over the IP rights. I'm going to be buying a couple of Solo cabs, gutting them, putting the hardware in my own cabinets, and installing ITG2 and my own pads in both of them eventually; hopefully before Sakuracon 2010, in which case I can bring it in legally; fully functional.

Tofu, How do you know DDRX is crap when you haven't played it yet? Let's not forcefeed people opinions until we've tried these things out.

The scoring system is BS, there is no recordkeeping, we have to rely on either nonexistent networks or Konami giving us updates to unlock songs, their charts are all autogen'd except a handful of boss songs that are still being done by hand, there are no BG vids, and their new Digital I/O boards are EXTREMELY glitchy.

That's how I know; sorry to rain on the parade, but a new bigger, heavier cabinet isn't going to bring DDR the following it needs to come back; a new, lighter cabinet, 5.1 Surround Sound, better stepcharts, a real EX scoring system, proper engineering, an unlock method that's worked well for 8 years, and a highscore board will.

Those are all qualities of ITG and ITG2; it's a well made game and R21 means that it doesn't matter if you like the songs or not: you can dance to whatever you want, including over 1100 DDR tracks that you can find online.


EDIT: Sorry if I'm coming across really negative. I just really love DDR 3rd Mix up through DDR Extreme. DDR SuperNOVA had some issues that could be expected, but DDRSuperNOVA2 was a huge letdown. I was really disappointed by how little Konami was able to cater to the actual desires of their market. I love DDR; you know that, Jon, but I HATE what Konami's doing with it.

[SpicyNinjaCat]

what the jibs i just realized you're the same asuka245 from the ACEN boards with the same topic! did you go to this past acen?

[ddrcrono]

DDR died with Extreme. Maybe eventually Konami will get it back on track, but it's unlikely. ITG 2 is obviously the superior choice because of its infinite flexibility with R21. Only downside is that a lot of the cabinets are starting to get run down due to age, though, with proper maintenance that's not really a problem.

And as far as ITG being banned, that's silly, Konami owns the In The Groove name.

[asuka245]

The DDR X pads blow so bad and a bad design of the making of the pads after playing it like 10 + times.

nice having E-Muse when no arcade sells them in the states and u have to use a japanese E-Muse card just to save your data.
with japan sold the states there ver of the cabs cause there are alot better overall.

[asuka245]

DDR died with Extreme. Maybe eventually Konami will get it back on track, but it's unlikely. ITG 2 is obviously the superior choice because of its infinite flexibility with R21. Only downside is that a lot of the cabinets are starting to get run down due to age, though, with proper maintenance that's not really a problem.

And as far as ITG being banned, that's silly, Konami owns the In The Groove name.

DDR died after 5th mix or more 4th mix plus but extreme just kept it from sinking to the bottom of despair.