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Post by calean007 on Jul 9, 2004 21:22:08 GMT -5
Well, I actually have known about DDR for a few years and have played only once in the Arcade. I got frustrated with it, mainly because I thought I looked like an idiot, and never played it again.
Then I saw an article last night on Foxnews.com about DDR and people loosing massive amounts of weight. Well, I'm in need to unflab my butt, so I figure maybe I should give it a shot?
From what I've heard, you don't realize you are working out and I've heard from those who've played it that you can work up a sweat in as little as 5 minutes.
Anyway, I came here to get more information. Hopefully in the next week or two, I can get the game and pad and dive in.
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Post by psmo290 on Jul 10, 2004 1:04:31 GMT -5
that's cool, what ddr mix are you planning to get?
there's max and max 2 right now
or if you have the x box it's ultramix
for a beginner, you should start off with those 20 dollars pads
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Post by abrannan on Jul 10, 2004 10:29:45 GMT -5
My tips for starting out:
-You will be bad at first. Don't worry. Everybody was bad the first many times they played it. If the version you get has a lesson mode, use it. Learn how to move your feet and read the arrows. It's sort of like playing an instrument, practice will pay off.
- If your pad is sliding around too mcuh, find something to tape it to, like a piece of plywood. You'll get less frustrateed this way.
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Post by MATS on Jul 11, 2004 7:52:53 GMT -5
u will also become better because u are trying 2 loose weight not just playing or fun so u will have like goals
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Post by calean007 on Jul 12, 2004 13:19:06 GMT -5
I actually have a PS2. I was thinking about getting a combo I saw on eBay for 45.00 + tax. It comes with DDR Max and one of the better pads it looks like.
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Post by MATS on Jul 12, 2004 15:14:53 GMT -5
there are tons of pads DO NOT GET WIRELESS AVOID THEM AT ALL COSTS there poopy
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Post by psmo290 on Jul 12, 2004 17:47:49 GMT -5
yeah, wireless sucks really bad, i'm looking for a metal pad bundle with the JP ddr extreme right now. Do anybody know somewhere to get one?
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Post by calean007 on Jul 12, 2004 20:31:44 GMT -5
no, wireless I already know just from common sense would su-diddly-uck....
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Post by psmo290 on Jul 12, 2004 22:01:57 GMT -5
anything wireless is not good, except cellphone and the tv remote ;D
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Post by abrannan on Jul 13, 2004 7:29:16 GMT -5
Now that's not really true. Cheap wireless sucks, especially if it's Infrared-based. Radio Frequency-based wireless is pretty decent, especially because you don't have to maintain line-of-sight like you have to with IR. The Nintendo Wavebird is RF, and it rocks. Bose uses RF for their remotes.
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Post by MATS on Jul 13, 2004 16:10:33 GMT -5
god i love smart people
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Post by calean007 on Jul 13, 2004 17:00:49 GMT -5
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Post by abrannan on Jul 13, 2004 17:19:14 GMT -5
I have no familiarity with the XgameGear pads myself. But they've got the retail price of DDRMAX2 marked high in the auction description ($45, you can get it most places for $30). It also appears that the pads they're auctioning are the thinner softer pads. Usually if they've got a comparable product ot the RedOctane Ignition pads they'll say so in the ad, or they'll talk about foam inserts, not cushioning. So my guess is it's a pair of cheap pads(the kind you find for $20, not the nicer redoctane knockoffs) and the game and the seller is still making a profit. I'd stay clear of it. You could walk into a Gamestop, pickup DDRMAX2 and 2 cheap pads for the same or less money. |
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Post by calean007 on Jul 13, 2004 17:44:43 GMT -5
Well, I went to Red Octane's site and the regular pad they have is not in stock. That's the one I really want. Have a suggestion to a knock off of Red Octane?
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Post by abrannan on Jul 13, 2004 20:27:10 GMT -5
Well, I went to Red Octane's site and the regular pad they have is not in stock. That's the one I really want. Have a suggestion to a knock off of Red Octane? . Their deluxe v3.1 dance mat is comparable to an ignition pad, but much less expensive. |
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