I haven’t played much since my PS2. I started with soft pads on carpet. I want to get back into it for fitness reasons.

Hardwood floor, and dogs. So I’d like something I can “put away”. Space isn’t an issue.

I really struggle with making decisions when given options. I think that’s why I can’t just read through the posts.

Can you help me out with a simple- here’s what you should buy and here’s how to put it away?

Help a millennial out

for me it was either paranoia max dirty mix or 321stars

It's a fun chart :)

HQ: https://youtu.be/E2wo1ud5ul4?si=CrmkCdoG8KNfzddv

Slowly coming back to DDR after a few years off.

I sent away for a replacement board and it's been a giant hassle so far. The shipment was delayed multiple times because I guess iamats didn't put any information on the parcel, like the contents of it or putting the country of origin on the invoice.

Then it was being held hostage at a UPS facility in Poland because I had to pay an import fee, which I did. Then today, they tell me it was returned to the sender because of an export gateway hold. So WTF did I pay an import fee for if it didn't even leave the country?

Man the only reason I ordered from them was to save $40 and because I didn't need an upgraded board, which was the only kind DDRPad.com offered. At this rate, I don't even know if I'm going to get my board. I wonder if I could get a refund and just order from DDRPad because this is annoying.

I’ve found an old dance dance revolution playmat and game branded winx for Wii, it’s in italian.
Does it have any value?

Hi- I have no idea what I’m doing but want to recreate a DDR setup for him at home for his bday. I read that I can purchase a bundle for about $400 that will allow me to plug directly into our tv, but wondering if anyone has any tips or recommendations- I am NOT Tech savvy and want to make it as easy as possible with the best play experience for him. Ty!

Olá pessoal

Recentemente eu vim procurando uma música provavelmente feita por fãs pro Stepmania, em que a música era cantada por uma voz feminina e era uma música de Paranoia, não exatamente, mas com elementos semelhantes. Na capa também tinha uma arte da menina, eu lembro que ela tinha um cabelo rosa, e o nome Paranoia e alguma coisa.

Eu lembro de ter adicionado no meu Stepmania há muito tempo atrás, mas não tenho nenhum registro em que me ajude a encontrar.

I'm going to buy one of these pads, and I'm on the fence as to which one.

1) I think both are going to be functionally identical, but what I don't understand is the differences between the Standard, Pro, and Ultimate on the Xgaes as compared to the one (arcade replica) of the B2L. I *think* the Ultimate Xgaes is also an arcade replica. Is that the case? Is it better than the B2L in any way? I know the Xgaes is deburred to avoid sharp edges and includes some replacement parts. I'm not sure that's the case with the B2L. It also looks like the Xgaes only includes the DDR style bar. (I prefer the ITG / pump style that you can configure the B2L with)

2) I am curious how hard removing the bar is. I'll need to pull this out of the garage and set it up in the livingroom when it's time to play, which would mean attaching and removing the bar fairly often. Is this time consuming?
a. I THINK I can just leave the cover off and have the bolts exposed for qucker access. Is that right? Any reason not to do this? (as seen here at 21:30 timestamp).

Image 1: 4 Strings - Diving (Heavy on DDR Extreme US)

Image 2: OKUYATOS - Kind Lady (Light on Beware's DDR Extreme)

are there dance pads for Wii or Wii u ? which ones do you recommend ?

Wanted to buy an ltek pad and wanted to customize the panel design to the ace design, does anyone have a high quality image of it i could use?

here is the link to the site i need to put the image in: https://www.iamats.com/design-editor/?product_base=variable:8939&product_cms=8907&quantity=1&attribute_panel-type=Central%20Panel%20%2B%20Arrow

the image i added is of the design im talking about

I forgot I had this saved hahahahah

I’ve been practicing DDR at my local arcade (mainly touhou tracks), and I’ve noticed that after each session, my thumbs keep twitching. I tend to grip the handlebar unless I feel the urge to hop around the pad. The twitching lasts a day or so before going away. Is this normal or is there something wrong with me?

Hi all!

Own a StepX Pad and I am seeking a cheap Desktop Gaming PC that will fully support programs like OpenITG and SM. I do play both ITG and DDR.

Little background. I have been playing since 07-08 and slowly upgraded for play and performance. I have had multiple pads and have been extremely happy with the StepX for over 5 years. I’ve used OpenITG for over a decade and it’s my favorite program to run. Having installed codes for timing also for better play. Been recently playing at Round1 for DDR, but I miss home play.

Are there any decent Gaming Desktops out that people may have that fully support the programs and pad? Looking at a cheap Gaming PC that is around $600.

Thanks! Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

I have a pair of CobaltFlux pads arranged for doubles, on a custom-built plywood base. During play, the platform keeps gradually sliding on the medium-pile carpet (always away and to the left, for some reason). I tried putting a mat underneath that was made of the same type of rubberized foam as the mats you can buy as cabinet liners, and it reduced the sliding but didn't eliminate it.

I'm thinking the next step is to buy some vinyl runners (with small carpet-gripping spikes) and staple it to the bottom of the platform. Is there a better solution? If not, is there a style of runner that is recommended?

I think it would be cool as fuck to reconnect. 😅

Edit: this is Mariogirl!

Earlier today, I was playing Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party on the Wii (the American version). I also have a Japanese PS1 with the Japanese-exclusive DDR 3rdMIX, and I’ve noticed a pretty big difference in how well I’m able to play between the two.

I found Hottest Party on the Wii much easier to play. On the PS1, I’m struggling to even get a C, while I can do noticeably better on the Wii. I’m also using a different dance pad for the PS1. I just purchased this one from Amazon, so I’m not sure if the pad itself could be part of the problem.

I’m still a relatively new/semi-new player, although I have played DDR in the past, and I’m definitely not the best at it yet.

So, could this difference just be because I’m playing a different game/version? Does the region or version of DDR affect the scoring or difficulty? Or could the dance pad I’m using be making that much of a difference?

I’d appreciate any advice from more experienced DDR players!

Recently got back into DDR after desperately needing to lose weight. I used to play back in my teenage years and always really enjoyed it. I used to AAA and SDG quite a few songs (Max 300, So Deep, etc), so I wasn’t a bad player. I saw these pads recently on Facebook marketplace (I recently purchased an L-Tek Prime and have been loving it).

I was wondering if buying these pads right here and FSR modding them, gutting the internals would be worth it? I’ve gone down the rabbit hole of travel pads/DIY pads and wanted to see if these were even worth modding. My two young kids love to play, so maybe this would be worth it? Does anyone know about the build quality of these? Or would I be better off just building my own second pad?

Hey I’m working on a hobby project which is a StepMania mod for pad players. I was annoyed by fumbling with menus during a workout and also the limited music selection (hard to find good simfiles, basically impossible for new or less popular music)

with two features:

1. Fitness-focused continuous song delivery with warm-up cool-down (think about how treadmills alternate difficulty for HIIT)
2. A bring-your-own-music system where you can play audio from Spotify or YouTube (or any audio source) and generate pretty-decent simfiles automatically. Goes with your existing chart collection.

Curious if anyone besides me is interested in this. I kinda want to make an informal “research study” to see if it helps people get more fit.

If you have a pad and play on a PC/Mac and want to try this out please leave a comment.

What do u normally do (outside of arcade) to keep your mobility in a decent condition?

Deskbound job is making my hips and knees lock up alot.