Konami Dance Dance Revolution Extreme - PlayStation 2

The Dance Dance Revolution, or DDR games, are over a decade old now. How well do they hold up in a modern world of motion sensors?First, let me make clear that I'm not a Luddite :). I do actually own a PS3 and PS4. I own all sorts of games that make use of the more modern technology. So why do I keep going down into my basement and having fun with the ancient PS2 and its plastic dance pad?Maybe the answer lies in the precision of the game. When I'm waving my arms around and having sensors guess if I'm doing something right, there's always some slop involved in that. In comparison, that dance pad needs you to be exactly on point. You have to hit your foot THERE at that exact moment for it to count. It's the same reason I adore the Rock Band / Guitar Hero games. You're actually playing along with the song and the rhythm matters.Also, even compared with the other DDR games, DDR Extreme has a number of great features. When you're playing you can easily sort to your favorite songs, which puts your playlist right there in front of you. Then you can easily play in loops of three without stopping. It bugs me to no end in some of the other versions that they kick you out after a set and you have to start afresh. Here, you can just keep going until you're ready to quit.Sure, the songs are a bit dated at this point - but I still love them. There's just something classic about tunes like "Ladies Night" and "Only You." I'm sure we all have songs we like and dislike on each game, and that's fine. What matters is finding a group that you enjoy and then dancing away to them.Best of all, you can now get the game for pennies on Amazon and most other systems. So even if you had to buy a PS2 to go with it, and a dance pad, it'd probably still cost less than most other games do on a modern system. Which, considering this is also an exercise device, is a real win in my mind.Highly recommended! I also recommend getting a foam mat to go beneath the dance pad, to help extend its life.I purchased this game with my own funds.I have my full original (2004) review on BellaOnline, if anybody cares to compare :).

Having a sturdy dance pad helps 100%. But once you have it, the game plays nicely. DDR Supernova 2 is better overall than the others. But this game particularly had some good music in it. Not all good, but good.

I researched the DDR titles for my daughter, age 8, as a birthday gift and decided on another after I could not get this one in time. Later, when she was frustrated that the one I purchased was not as much fun as those she played elsewhere, I came back and ordered this one for her. YOU SHOULD SEE HER NOW!She can really do these dances! And they are not easy kid stuff either! The songs are more curent and the moves are better than the original one I purchased. She has this constantly hooked up to the playstation, and uses it so often I had to get another gaming system just so my son could play some of his games. Finally, a video game that gets kids moving and increases skills and athleticism while they play! We love this game!

I love the game!!! Everything works prefect came it all brand new like if i just bought it of from gamestop, amazing i love it if it ever breaks i know I’ll come back and buy it again from you guys :)

Bought this more for collection completion. The game itself is okay. The product condition itself was great though.