DDR A

[Kawaii025]

Does anyone else have a cabinet nearby? To my understanding they're at most if not all Dave & Buster locations along with Round 1 Arcades.

I just played on one and it's pretty amazing.

Video reference about DDR A for funzies:

[evanescence_death4ever]

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We're getting one at the R1 in Chicagoland that I used to work at as a mechanic! =) I think it comes in tomorrow.

[shenjoku]

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Played this at R1 on Saturday. Some pretty decent charts, which is really surprising considering the rather 'meh' quality for years now. Pads were amazing too :O Now if they would only fix that damn bar then I could actually play it...Guess I'll stick to doubles :P

[Azpb Djbread]

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OH MY GOSH! For the past few weeks i've been saving up for this week to go to arcade (sunsplash arcade or db) AND they have a new machine!? Such perfect timing! Also just re-bought a new dance mat for stepmania because my other one had a broken cable. i tried splicing it but i broke it even more xD

[ItsOnlyDanO]

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I wish I could play DDR A, too bad Konami stopped making cabinets for europe a while back so it's unlikely i'll be playing it anytime soon

Then again I know some people who imported DDR 2014 before konami shut down programmed world so who knows

[smartdude1212]

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I got a chance to play this while in Japan and it was awesome. The wide-screen cabinets are amazing, and they've certainly ramped up the choices for more difficult (15+) charts. I think I'm planning to hit up Seattle with a group sometime soon for a DDR A extravaganza, because to my knowledge the most recent version we have in Vancouver is the X3 vs 2nd Mix cabinet.

[Kawaii025]

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There was one guy there who nearly FC'd Go for the Top Expert. I recorded him playing, maybe I should upload and share...

[DDRNGGin]

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There is some breaking news for those that live in Europe:

There will be a location test for DDR A at the Las Vegas Arcade Soho in London, England. So, if you live near the London, England area, then it is strongly encouraged to go there soon. Will Konami be successful in making DDR an international rhythm Gaming hit for the first time in 6 years?

[ItsOnlyDanO]

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yeah i saw that earlier

its not too far from me either so I'll definitely have to go along when they confirm the dates

[Reincarnate]

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I wish the bars could be adjusted for height. At 6'2", I feel like I always have to hunch over at the most awkward angles just to grip the bar properly. I don't know how the guys even taller than me do it without severe discomfort.

[shenjoku]

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I wish the bars could be adjusted for height. At 6'2", I feel like I always have to hunch over at the most awkward angles just to grip the bar properly. I don't know how the guys even taller than me do it without severe discomfort.

^This, so much. We don't do it, that's how XD I can last maybe one or two singles rounds before my arms and back start hurting x.x doubles all the way baby.

EDIT: I'm 6'5" btw

[Reincarnate]

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I haven't followed it much but why is DDR A receiving so much hype? What is it offering that the others have not?

[Kawaii025]

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I haven't followed it much but why is DDR A receiving so much hype? What is it offering that the others have not?

For me personally, it's been quite a while since the last cabinet release in the US. The D&B I go to had an X2 cabinet. Then there's newer songs and charts. Also, I think a main selling point is the eAmusement integration. You can save your scores and they will be part of the global leaderboards.

[Arntonach]

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I haven't followed it much but why is DDR A receiving so much hype? What is it offering that the others have not?

They skipped x2 vs 3rd mix and the x machines were awful. Now we're getting the same treatments as Japan in this regard, just we're also getting eAmuse too. :l

[DossarLX ODI]

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I haven't followed it much but why is DDR A receiving so much hype? What is it offering that the others have not?

Timing algorithm is significantly improved to the point where players are finding the game much more enjoyable as well.