beatmania IIDX 9th Style - New $43 Playasia

Will buy, especially since it's the Japanese version and not the Asian one. Thanks for the link. First I must buy Astonishia Story for PSP though. :D
Limited first print is there with artbook as well as the fact I'm expecting Ubisoft to fail and not hire good Korean translators for the American version.
 
[quote name='YoshiFan1']Had I not just gotten Beatmania US, I would have considered it. Nice price though[/QUOTE]
Just getting BM US is EXACTLY why you SHOULD get this. You've got a controller. Now enjoy 80 (!) new songs for $43.
 
I have to see how I adjust to IIDX first though. I have 3, Beatmania 5 Key Japanese games which I lost interest in because the difficulty was too much for me (anything above level 4 was too difficult). IIDX doesn't seem as difficult as I thought it would be but before I buy any more mixes I want to see if I have an easier time with IIDX.
 
[quote name='YoshiFan1']I have to see how I adjust to IIDX first though. I have 3, Beatmania 5 Key Japanese games which I lost interest in because the difficulty was too much for me (anything above level 4 was too difficult). IIDX doesn't seem as difficult as I thought it would be but before I buy any more mixes I want to see if I have an easier time with IIDX.[/QUOTE]

Here's another reason. Some of the music featured on IIDX is good and NOT tripe compared to the crap they feed us in the mainstream. Look at some of the groups and the quality of the music they do and I think there's an easy distinction to make.
 
I'm new to the IIDX games (just picked up the US bundle a couple weeks ago). I think the 5-key songs are WAY harder than the 7-key DX songs. The timing is more strict and the patterns are much more complicated than IIDX. I'm at the point where I hardly play the 5-key stuff anymore. IIDX is much more fun.

Don't have a modded PS2 but if I did, I'd totally jump on this deal.
 
Note that those of you lucky enough to have a hard drive/memory card exploit can install and play this one off of the HDD after buying.
 
Oh no, this is the only IIDX game I don't have yet (besides the Beatmania US)...I've been trying to avoid getting this for a reason! Stop tempting me with good deals! Maybe if I get rid of this CAG addiction...
 
[quote name='M3wThr33']What difference would the asian version make?
A different boxart?[/QUOTE]
The main difference between Beatmania US and any of it's Japanese counterparts is that the Japanese versions don't suck. ;)
 
[quote name='Zoglog']Is the US version as bad as the reviews claim it to be? I noticed the controller is a bit different.[/QUOTE]

Absolutely not. I thought the reviews were very harsh, especially EGM's. I'd give the game a solid 8 out of 10.

Never played with the Japanese IIDX controller but from what I've read, the US one is a lot better. Mainly because problem with the buttons sticking has been fixed. The turntable seems a little tight though, but it's not that big of a deal.
 
[quote name='Zoglog']Is the US version as bad as the reviews claim it to be? I noticed the controller is a bit different.[/QUOTE]
I have to disagree with above poster and say yes. I played it, it was lame. It doesn't feel like being a DJ at all, and oh-my-god is the song selection TERRIBLE. There is ONE good song (Lift me Up by Moby), and pressing keys and occasionaly turning the turntable slightly simply isn't fun or DJ-ish. And the free scratch sections are just...stupid.

It would be a lot more fun if the turntable modified the pitch, like the whammy bar in Guitar Hero. Then at least it's KIND of fun, since you can put your own touch on the songs.

And sorry to break it to you, but you can get the same experience for free from a nifty little game called 'O2 Jam' (google it). It has a much better spectrum of difficulty, has online multiplayer, MUCH better music, and you actually feel like you're making the music (the keys correspond to specific notes, so you're actually playing the song).

Avoid this game.
 
I disagree with sIlverPaw750

If you have never played beatmania, but have played other bemani games and know what to expect, you should like the US release.

If you have played any import 2dx games, you'll probably be like everyone else that has played those and not like the song selection/interface/english text/domestic songs/non-Japanedness etc etc etc.

If you go in expecting a rhythm game, you'll be happy. If you go in expecting to become a DJ you'll be disappointed.
 
[quote name='zackattack']If you go in expecting a rhythm game, you'll be happy. If you go in expecting to become a DJ you'll be disappointed.[/QUOTE]

This is the official company line on the game:

[quote name='Konami']An arcade sensation, beatmania is a revolutionary new interactive DJ simulation that puts gamers at the center of the music. The first DJ simulation for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, beatmania combines...[/QUOTE]

What else are you supposed to expect?
 
[quote name='zackattack']I disagree with sIlverPaw750

If you have never played beatmania, but have played other bemani games and know what to expect, you should like the US release.

If you have played any import 2dx games, you'll probably be like everyone else that has played those and not like the song selection/interface/english text/domestic songs/non-Japanedness etc etc etc.

If you go in expecting a rhythm game, you'll be happy. If you go in expecting to become a DJ you'll be disappointed.[/QUOTE]

You mean garbage American songs right? Honestly I don't touch the radio with good reason and Konami would make people play these songs? Ugh.
I like Bemani for a reason: good music U.S. manufacturers try to keep from us because they know if we heard it they'd have to set the bar higher.
 
At least Konami is trying to bring some of the better music in the US releases of their Bemani, especially with DDR. I remember how disgusted I was with the US version of DDR Max when none of my favorite songs from the Japanese PS2 and Arcade version of Max were in the game. Now with Extreme and Extreme 2, they put a lot more Dancemania songs in the game.
 
[quote name='YoshiFan1']At least Konami is trying to bring some of the better music in the US releases of their Bemani, especially with DDR. I remember how disgusted I was with the US version of DDR Max when none of my favorite songs from the Japanese PS2 and Arcade version of Max were in the game. Now with Extreme and Extreme 2, they put a lot more Dancemania songs in the game.[/QUOTE]

I have to say I thought the Venus song in MAX was a nice surprise though. Honestly of all the new PS2 DDR's I'd have to say I think MAX and MAX2 US are the best so far from what I've played and I only haven't played Extreme 2.
 
[quote name='CoffeeEdge']The main difference between Beatmania US and any of it's Japanese counterparts is that the Japanese versions don't suck. ;)[/QUOTE]
Dude. I meant the difference between Asian and Japanese versions of the game, not American and Japanese.
 
And I also disagree with SilverPaw750. There are plenty of good songs, if you're familiar with DDR music or anything besides mainstream techno. Lift Me Up is one of my least favorites, to be honest.


For those who are looking to get an import Beatmania game, be warned that it is a little more difficult than Beatmania US. There's a few songs that I can AA on Beatmania US, but when I play on IIDX 10TH Style, I get B's. Not only the grading, but the overall "Star Rating" for each song is a bit tougher too.

I wouldn't recommend buying an import IIDX unless you can do at least 4-Star songs easily. They don't seem to be very beginner-friendly in the East when it comes to music games...
 
I hated the USA home versions of DDR for the same reasons you guys liked it.. none of the cool Guitar Freak songs from Extreme made it to the home versions.. and everytime i go to an arcade in the USA some idiot plays Captian Jack ... that song blows.. Konami has terrible songs on Beatmania too, most of them are just DDR songs, (this is going by 5th mix for the PS1)

I wouldn't suggest this game.. and the soundtrack in Guitar Hero wasn't bad.. but then again.. you'd have to like Rock music.. i suppose you'd think it sucks because there wasn't 30 techno songs that sounded the same
 
[quote name='urzishra14']I hated the USA home versions of DDR for the same reasons you guys liked it.. none of the cool Guitar Freak songs from Extreme made it to the home versions.. and everytime i go to an arcade in the USA some idiot plays Captian Jack ... that song blows.. Konami has terrible songs on Beatmania too, most of them are just DDR songs, (this is going by 5th mix for the PS1)

I wouldn't suggest this game.. and the soundtrack in Guitar Hero wasn't bad.. but then again.. you'd have to like Rock music.. i suppose you'd think it sucks because there wasn't 30 techno songs that sounded the same[/QUOTE]

You're joking right? Someone should've kissed Captain Jack's ASS for making a Village People song sound good, that in itself is an accomplishment. P.S. General comment to anyone out there. If you're gay or straight and think Village People sound good you should be ashamed of yourself and you know I'm right.
 
Those songs are why I really liked Beatmania 5th the best. I thought it was cool being able to play some my favorite DDR songs like Do It All Night, Operator and The Race in another Bemani game (which is also why Pop N Music 8 is my favorite Pop N Music game since it has a ton of Bemani crossovers in it especially DDR).

I was kind of dissapointed that 5th was the only Beatmania game to have any Dancemania songs (save for I think Right Now by Atomic Kitten in IIDX 3rd Style).

I do agree that there are too many of those techno sounding songs in Beatmania and DDR though. I usually skip over most of them
 
The Moby song is a good song, but its not really fun to play. Its too boring. This game pays off tons when you actually put some time into it...
 
[quote name='YoshiFan1']Those songs are why I really liked Beatmania 5th the best. I thought it was cool being able to play some my favorite DDR songs like Do It All Night, Operator and The Race in another Bemani game (which is also why Pop N Music 8 is my favorite Pop N Music game since it has a ton of Bemani crossovers in it especially DDR).

I was kind of dissapointed that 5th was the only Beatmania game to have any Dancemania songs (save for I think Right Now by Atomic Kitten in IIDX 3rd Style).

I do agree that there are too many of those techno sounding songs in Beatmania and DDR though. I usually skip over most of them[/QUOTE]

Well to be fair at least IIDX had at least one Super Eurobeat track from Avex which DDR has completely lacked throughout the entirety of the series.
 
[quote name='SilverPaw750']This is the official company line on the game:



What else are you supposed to expect?[/quote]

I said "If you go in expecting to become a DJ, you'll be disappointed."
If you honestly read the line you quoted and think you'll be a better DJ, more power to you.

Sarang01: I'm pretty sure licensing is a factor in the conspiracy as well.
 
[quote name='zackattack']I said "If you go in expecting to become a DJ, you'll be disappointed."
If you honestly read the line you quoted and think you'll be a better DJ, more power to you.

Sarang01: I'm pretty sure licensing is a factor in the conspiracy as well.[/QUOTE]

I was making the point that the company describes the game as a DJ SIMULATION. And it feels NOTHING like being a DJ. There's no customization at ALL, and free scratch sections suck.

Go play O2 Jam.
 
Hmmm so they fixed the sticking buttons problem eh? Did they replace the plunger mechanism with springs? if so that's very sweet.

One thing I think the Reviewers didn't acknowledge enough is Beatmania's heritage and how old the game (even IIDX) really is and konami just dragged thier ass bringing it over. Hell When I first started IIDX I was just entering college 5-6 years ago........

Does anyone have a songlist for the US Beatmania?

on a side note they seem to be going nuts at releasing new IIDX's. Sky was released shortly after I left japan last year and when I arrived there They already have Distortion.... and I believe Red is coming out soon for ps2. I really havent had enough time to play IIDX with 360 haha....
 
I remember when there was a petition to release...was it 8th Style? People were about to cry when they heard that they weren't going to release any new IIDX's. They actually listened to their fans and now they're going crazy with new releases.

To sum it up...
Guitar Freaks > Guitar Hero
JP IIDX > US IIDX
JP DDR > US DDR
 
[quote name='SilverPaw750']I was making the point that the company describes the game as a DJ SIMULATION. And it feels NOTHING like being a DJ. There's no customization at ALL, and free scratch sections suck.

Go play O2 Jam.[/QUOTE]

COUGHCrackin'DJCOUGH

Besides O2 are the same assholes who bought the rights to all of Taiji's songs and are the reason I can't play them on any new versions of Pump now.
 
[quote name='vietgurl']To sum it up...
Guitar Freaks > Guitar Hero
JP IIDX > US IIDX
JP DDR > US DDR[/QUOTE]

I agree with those bottom two, but Freaks is better than GH? C'mon! That's just crazy talk. Unless you actually enjoy listening to j-pop/rock.
 
[quote name='norkusa']I agree with those bottom two, but Freaks is better than GH? C'mon! That's just crazy talk. Unless you actually enjoy listening to j-pop/rock.[/QUOTE]

You DO realize there is some good J-Pop out there right? Have you ever heard C-Kay or m-Flo?
 
[quote name='Zoglog']
Does anyone have a songlist for the US Beatmania?
[/quote]

Here's the songlist.

Both Versions

Soul Mix / Celebration / WaveGroup/DJ TK-ST (NEW)
Rave / e-motion / e.o.s (from bm)
???? / First Day / Timo Maas (NEW)
80's Revival / Funkytown / Lipps Inc. (NEW)
Trance / GENOM SCREAMS / L.E.D. LIGHT (from bm 4th Mix)
Electronica / Lift Me Up / Moby (NEW)
Jungle / PARANOiA MAX (DIRTY MIX) / 190 (from DDR 2nd Mix/bm 4th Mix)
???? / The Way You Move / Paul Grogan feat. Natalie Mart (NEW)
Garage Mix / Toxic / WaveGroup/Shoichiro Hirata (NEW)
???? / Virtual Insanity / ???? (NEW)
Breakbeats Mix / You Really Got Me / WaveGroup/Shoichiro Hirata (NEW)

5 Key

House / 20, November (single mix) / dj nagureo (from bm)
Techno Pop / 321 STARS / DJ SIMON (from bm Complete Mix 2)
Hard Techno / Attack the music / DJ FX (from bm 3rd Mix)
V.R.D.J. Skills / BATTLE BREAKS / DJ TAKAWO (from bm Append Yebisu Mix CS)
Ballad / Do you love me? / reo-nagumo (from bm 2nd Mix)
R&B / HUNTING FOR YOU / Togo Project featuring Megu & Scotty D (from bm 4th Mix)
Reggae / jam jam reggae / jam master '73 (from bm)
Bossa Groove / La Bossanova de Fabienne / staccato two-F (from bm Append Yebisu Mix CS)
Soul / LOVE SO GROOVY / LOVEMINTS (from bm)
Jazz Electro / Manmachine plays Jazz ~MIO2~ / Mikio Endo (from bm APPEND GOTTAMIX CS)
Bigbeat Mix / METAL GEAR SOLID Main Theme / ESPACIO BROTHERS (from bm Append Yebisu Mix CS)
Warp House / OVERBLAST!! / L.E.D. LIGHT (from bm Append 5th Mix CS)
Ska / SKA a go go / THE BALD HEAD (from bm 2nd Mix)
Hip Hop / s.d.z. / DJ mazinger feat. Muhammad (from bm 3rd Mix)
Funky Jazz Groove / Stop Violence! / Herbie Hammock & His Band (from bm Append Yebisu Mix CS)
World Groove / tribe groove / nite system (from bm 3rd Mix)
Hip Hop / u gotta groove / dj nagureo (from bm)

7 Key

Piano Ambient / 5.1.1. / dj naguero (from IIDX)
Trance / Attitude / Y&Co. (from IIDX 8th Style)
NRG / BAD BOY BASS!! (dj Remo-con MIX) / Y&Co. (from IIDX 9th Style)
Trance / Colors (radio edit) / dj TAKA (from IIDX 6th Style)
Disco / Dancin' Into The Night / good-cool (from IIDX 2nd Style)
Minimal / Digital MinD (A/T Libra mix) / TaQ (from IIDX 2nd Style)
Drum'N'Bass / era (nostalmix) / TaQ (from IIDX 3rd Style)
Trance / fly through the night / Mr.T (from IIDX 6th Style)
Hip Hop / g.m.d. / DJ mazinger feat. Muhammad (from IIDX)
Warp House / Hitch Hiker / good-cool (from IIDX 2nd Style)
Hard Techno / Holic / TaQ (from IIDX 3rd Style)
Italo House / I Was The One / good-cool (from IIDX 2nd Style)
Trance / in my eyes / ric (from IIDX 5th Style)
A.O.R. / jelly kiss / Togo Project feat. Sana (from IIDX 6th Style CS)
Happy Hardcore / LOVE IS DREAMINESS / L.E.D.-G vs. GUHROOVY fw/ Asuka (from IIDX 5th Style CS)
Two Step / M-02stp.ver1.01 / Shoichiro Hirata (from IIDX 6th Style)
French Pop / Mobo*Moga / Orange Lounge (from DMX/IIDX 5th Style)
Dance Pop / Mr. T (take me higher) / Risky Men feat. Asuka M. (from IIDX 5th Style)
Techno / MUSIC TO YOUR HEAD / SLAKE (from IIDX 8th Style)
Techno / NEMESIS / D.J. SETUP (from IIDX 6th Style)
Disco / Nothing Ain't Stoppin' Us / Shoichiro Hirata (from IIDX 4th Style)
Hardcore Breakbeats / OUTER LIMITS / L.E.D.-G (from IIDX 6th Style CS)
Piano Ambient / Presto / Osamu Kubota (from IIDX 3rd Style)
Drum'N'Bass / SNOW / RAM (from IIDX 9th Style)
House / Spin the disc / good-cool (from IIDX 5th Style)
Trip Hop / Summer Vacation (CU mix) / OutPhase (from IIDX 6th Style)
Drum'N'Bass / THE CUBE / DJ SUWAMI (from IIDX 5th Style)
Epic Trance / THE SHINING POLARIS / L.E.D. feat. Sana (from IIDX 4th Style CS)
Progressive / V / TAKA (from IIDX 5th Style)
Big Beat / Voltage (feat. Hidemaru) / TaQ (from IIDX 4th Style)
 
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