I just got myself a Japanese PS2. . .

Red L!NK · Trick Member Joined: 27 May 2004 Location: Anderson SC

What Bemani mixs should I look for and where can I get them?
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warl0k · Trick Member Joined: 19 Jan 2004

It depends on what you are looking for. If you want DDR, I would say go with extreme or max 2. If you are looking to get into another bemani (assuming you haven't played any others, if you have, that could affect your decision), IIDX or Pop'n is the way to go, since the others basically don't have a home version market.

If you go IIDX, personally I would suggest 8th style. Even though 9th is the newest, I feel 8th has a better list of good songs. If you go with Pop'n, go with either 10 or 8. If you get into it, then get 9. 9 Has a ton of good songs, but the difficulty curve on 9 is a lot steeper than 8 or 10.

Edit: Completely forgot about a website

. play-asia.com should have most, if not all of the stuff I mentioned. I've ordered from them on multiple occasions, and I've been satisfied with their service.
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Red L!NK · Trick Member Joined: 27 May 2004 Location: Anderson SC

I've play most all the Bemani and I want at lest one mix of each game. DDR last b/c I have US Max2. I know its very diff but its not that big of a thing to me. BTW Pop'n is my fav Bemani.

Thaks for your help.
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Sakura 300 · Trick Member Joined: 20 Jan 2005 Location: Massachussets

I say extreme Japan for DDR.That game is mad good, and has all the arcade 10's and Max.(period).

Mr_Blasty · Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2005 1:59 pm Post subject:

DDREXTREME is the best home mix (DDR), without a doubt.
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-SuperZero3 Gold- · Trick Member Joined: 26 Aug 2004 Location: Chattanooga, Tn

DDR: Extreme Japan

Beatmania: 8th or 9th

Pop'n: Wait for 11th
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sniperman99 · Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2005 1:56 pm Post subject:

i say for PnM go with either best hits or 10 or 8. i haven't played 8th but i really want it.

10 is really good too except for that unlock system..

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The Game II · Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2005 8:53 pm Post subject:

If you're getting DDR, I suggest getting in this order: Extreme, Third Mix, Max 2. Those have a lot of replay value (especially third mix). When I was playing at home, I found myself playing a lot more of the earlier versions like Third, Fourth and Fifth.

I also have Keyboard Mania II and enjoy playing that a lot. Don't bother getting KBM 1st Mix unless you just want to add to your collection.

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Da-Risin-Smoke · Posted: Wed May 04, 2005 8:09 pm Post subject: Jap. PS2

Yeah, now can get those other DDR Games, DDR Festival, or Party Collection; the versions not available here.

By the way, how can you get DrumMania or Keyboard Freaks for US PS2?
Either where, like in stores. (Note I live in WA)
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D2RCR · Trick Member Joined: 03 May 2003 Location: Richmond, VA

If you want DDR, get Extreme US or Festival. Don't get Party Collection unless you really, really want to play PARANOiA Respect.

For IIDX, get 6th, 8th, or 9th. 6th has a pretty good variety of songs and has Drill Mode for learning how to play.

As for pop'n music, get 8, 10, or wait for 11.

EDIT: Keyboardmania (not Keyboard Freaks) and Drummania PS2 are pretty hard to find. Try Play-Asia (link in my signature), but I'm not sure they have them.
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Edible Bondage Tape · Trick Member Joined: 26 Jan 2002 Location: Kerri

why shold he get EUS when he just got an import system

i say get 3rd or 5th for your DDR enjoyment
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Da-Risin-Smoke · Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 3:43 pm Post subject:

Play-Asia is sold out of DrumMania games (including pre-owned, but somethin you SHOULDNT trust

) the last time I checked.
Doesn't even have the controllers, but now I know where to find the game.

I wonder if theres a USA version, because I don't have a modchip or a disc for it.

If there isn't, Japan will release it someday....

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Larrikin · Contributor Joined: 17 Feb 2002 Location: Illadelphia

Why does everyone dislike PnM 9? I suggest going with 8 or 9. 10 is alright but the only good songs are the unlocks.
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Pop'n Usagi! · Trick Member Joined: 17 Nov 2002 Location: Your mum

Pop'n 9 is good, but it doesn't have the same high Great songs: Bad songs ratio of 8 and 10.
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