Home or Arcade?

lotryankees · Basic Member Joined: 23 Oct 2004

i prefer the arcade over home. the home definitely has its advantages. great sound system, "home-field-advantage," not bar in the way. But at the arcade you have the metal pads, this way you know if you are hitting the arrows. the sensors are more sensitive to the feet. and how can you go wrong with the music blaring and noone to say it is too loud.

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Darkicarus · Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2005 7:06 am Post subject:

Its the opposite for me home pad is easier, i just have to get the "feel" of the arcade ones

Brandon DDR fan · Trick Member Joined: 09 Feb 2005 Location: Berryton,Kansas

ARcade is way better than home u can socilize with other ddr players . the only good thing about the home version is u dont have to share but the pad moves on u.

J. S. Mill · Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2005 4:44 am Post subject:

Certainly for competive play this shouldn't really be a question right? The arcade has tighter timing windows and more accurate pads, of course it's going to be better.
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DemonicSouls · Basic Member Joined: 04 Feb 2005 Location: Kingsport, TN

I have never played in the arcade where I live before. I have played in North Carolina and in California but not in Tennessee. Anyways, I'm always playing at home almost everyday. I have a metal pad and I have been able to A some of my songs and B the rest. I have Konamix if you're wondering and you, from what I know, can't make above an A.

Brandon DDR fan · Trick Member Joined: 09 Feb 2005 Location: Berryton,Kansas

DemonicSouls · Basic Member Joined: 04 Feb 2005 Location: Kingsport, TN

Brandon DDR fan · Trick Member Joined: 09 Feb 2005 Location: Berryton,Kansas

what kind of home pad do u have? i got some sucky mad cat one and one that is pink and blue i plan on getting a metal one this summer cobalt flux. Ill name my pad suzzy lol. hey man talk to you later if you want to email me my email adress is [email protected]

Walked · Trick Member Joined: 10 Feb 2005

For now, arcade.

However, I've got stepmania on xbox, its on arcade timing now, and my cobaltflux is here this week. Additionally I'm building a DDR style cabinet for style.

Once thats done, home allllll the way.

J. S. Mill · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2005 2:27 am Post subject:

The problem being even in that setup, that a cobalt flux and the conditions badly condition you to play competitively.
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Trumpetman4eva · Trick Member Joined: 27 Dec 2004 Location: St. Louis

stepmania on xbox?

i think you mean ultramix

i dont really play at the arcade much
my home pads suck(Mad Katz) but i like home better cuz im used to the pads

ShadowChao · Basic Member Joined: 05 Mar 2005 Location: Frostburg, MD

I prefer playing DDR at the arcade, cause I like to practice doubles on pads that don't slide. And I like the variety of music in the arcade better than the home versions. So, yeah, I like arcade DDR better.
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Harpuia · Trick Member Joined: 07 Mar 2005 Location: Las Vegas

The home version is a lot easier for me, the pads don't tire me out as much, but they are very inaccurate. It's nearly impossible to AAA a song on it. Where in the arcade, if I take it down to... say... Light mode, I can AAA a song no problem.

BarX · Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2005 2:41 pm Post subject:

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dropoutextreme · Trick Member Joined: 28 Sep 2004

Arcade:
Pros:
The Atmosphere, Pros, Crowds, Songs, and the Metal Pad.
Cons:
Long waits, annoying ppl, critics (ppl who say that the game sux because they suck at it), Pad condition, and Cost.

Home:
Pros:
Privacy, Free

, No waiting, the Kitchen, Practice, Ease
Cons:
The Pad (unless you have a metal one), The feel, Lonely, and the Neighboors...

triad · Trick Member Joined: 27 Feb 2005 Location: In a box

I would rather play at a arcade machine. I like the fell it has.
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Delita_chan · Trick Member Joined: 16 Jan 2005

I prefer home pads. I have the soft mat that came with DDR Party Collection and we've had it for nearly a year with absolutely no probs. I don't do DDR to catch a crowd or show off, its just for my own cardiovascular workout. I like getting some excercise while looking like a monkey jumping up and down ^^. at the arcade, I goof up a lot because something about people watching me makes me nervous. I'm only in Standard mode...

Party Boy Japan · Trick Member Joined: 13 Feb 2005 Location: Maryland

Bottom line, the arcade is where it's at. Not only are the pads better ( in some cases ) then most metal pads you can buy, but i also play arcade for the social experience and meeting other DDR players in my area. Not to mention girls..

internet · Trick Member Joined: 22 Mar 2005

arcade is easier for me, but im still waiting for my new pad

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