Post #2061 · Posted at 2011-11-23 11:45:55am 13.6 years ago
For those wondering about X3 in the US/EU, BMS went to the IAAPA recently and had a talk with the Konami reps there, and they DID mention that X3 will not be seeing a release in America as well as Europe, but not in the way you think about it...
There you have it folks, we won't be seeing X3 vs. 2ndMIX until we get word from KoJ about what they want to do for distribution overseas for their DDR arcades. All anyone of us can do now is watch the game get fully unlocked in Japan and wait for DDR III/the next DDR CS version...if even THAT is coming out sometime next year.
Quote: Bemanistyle's wrap-up of IAAPA 2011
Their latest arcade release DanceDanceRevolution X2 has had a very shaky start. We’ve been able to work briefly with Konami’s arcade team before the initial launch of X2, but as we have seen our time testing it was not nearly long enough and dance stages have not lived up in longevity to their first impressions. Sales of the game in the American and European markets have prompted Konami to step back and reevaluate the series’ future in these markets. Unfortunately this means a decision has been made by Konami of Japan to postpone the series in the American and European markets for the time being. This does not mean that Konami has completely abandoned the series in these markets as we have heard rumors that a major companywide evaluation of each division of Konami’s markets will be taking place in Japan next month that may decide the future of the series overseas, possibly even stepping away from Betson and moving towards distribution through Konami’s own casino gaming division.
There you have it folks, we won't be seeing X3 vs. 2ndMIX until we get word from KoJ about what they want to do for distribution overseas for their DDR arcades. All anyone of us can do now is watch the game get fully unlocked in Japan and wait for DDR III/the next DDR CS version...if even THAT is coming out sometime next year.
Post #2062 · Posted at 2011-11-23 11:49:31am 13.6 years ago
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Oh ok so X3 in 2013, maybe 2014.
Post #2063 · Posted at 2011-11-23 11:51:34am 13.6 years ago
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Oh ok so X3 in 2013, maybe 2014.
while Japan is in X6 :vI kind of hope that if things settle and they do find a good way of distributing good quality arcade cabs to the US and EU that they slow down the DDR AC releases in Japan so that the US and EU would catch up for a bit, but we all know THAT just can't happen...
....unless they give Japan IIDX 20 CS with IIDX 17, 18, and 19 songs. That'll keep them busy for about a year :3
Post #2064 · Posted at 2011-11-23 11:52:39am 13.6 years ago
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So we'll likely skip this mix. Or worse than that, fall a mix or two behind.
Post #2065 · Posted at 2011-11-23 11:55:49am 13.6 years ago
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Hey, as long as we move away from Betson and go with a distributor MUCH better than them, i am all up for it 
Post #2066 · Posted at 2011-11-23 12:01:19pm 13.6 years ago
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Firstly, told you so.
Secondly, I wouldn't get your hopes up too much about that reevaluation thing as it is just a rumor. There are a few things on the horizon that may give us some hope though.
Secondly, I wouldn't get your hopes up too much about that reevaluation thing as it is just a rumor. There are a few things on the horizon that may give us some hope though.
Post #2067 · Posted at 2011-11-23 12:05:51pm 13.6 years ago
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Firstly, told you so.
I think everyone and their grandmother saw this coming.
Post #2068 · Posted at 2011-11-23 12:10:15pm 13.6 years ago
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Uh-huh. 
Post #2069 · Posted at 2011-11-23 01:44:41pm 13.6 years ago
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I say it's the right decision. There's no use releasing these games when they're crippled and unplayable, and they need to take a good look at their process and why the games haven't been successful.
We pretty much experienced X2 through Asia for a year anyway.
We pretty much experienced X2 through Asia for a year anyway.
Post #2070 · Posted at 2011-11-23 01:58:29pm 13.6 years ago
With this news, I think it's safe to say that Asian eamuse offline machines won't get unlock codes from now on.
EDIT: Until the End EDP
EDIT: Until the End EDP
Post #2071 · Posted at 2011-11-23 06:32:18pm 13.6 years ago
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If this question was asked already, sorry for re-posting. What are the conditions this time for the songs "Crazy {Heart} love", "Amalgamation", and "Unbelievable [Sparky remix]" to appear temporarily on Final stage, Extra stage, and Encore extra stage, respectively? 
Post #2072 · Posted at 2011-11-23 07:36:54pm 13.6 years ago
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You all have your stepmania and lovely graphics people making themes.
You are set.
You are set.
Post #2073 · Posted at 2011-11-23 07:42:47pm 13.6 years ago
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But do we have a $20K cabinet to play on? Noooooo.
Post #2074 · Posted at 2011-11-23 07:44:17pm 13.6 years ago
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Do you want a 20K cab to play like 3 good new songs in total? Nooooooooo.
Post #2075 · Posted at 2011-11-23 07:47:14pm 13.6 years ago
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Um actually yes I do. I don't play songs on pad on CS versions due to the fact that my bundled pads suck balls and the fact that I prefer playing on the AC versions over the CS versions. You're also forgetting the crap load of songs that are on the AC versions...
Post #2076 · Posted at 2011-11-23 07:52:18pm 13.6 years ago
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Seems relatively stupid to buy a whole new machine...for a bit of new songs you'll ENJOY to play.
Note: ENJOY
You should be begging for an upgrade instead.
Note: ENJOY
You should be begging for an upgrade instead.
Post #2077 · Posted at 2011-11-23 08:03:39pm 13.6 years ago
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So, your saying I should just spend a few grand on a bundle of PC components to not play a game?
Remember, you have to buy the cabinet in order to play on it. That means spending at least $10K for a used cabinet (unless I get an extremely amazing deal) + the upgrade kit. After spending that much money I might as well buy a new cabinet. And last time I checked, upgrade kits aren't perfect especially if I were dealing with an EU upgrade kit.
Remember, you have to buy the cabinet in order to play on it. That means spending at least $10K for a used cabinet (unless I get an extremely amazing deal) + the upgrade kit. After spending that much money I might as well buy a new cabinet. And last time I checked, upgrade kits aren't perfect especially if I were dealing with an EU upgrade kit.
Post #2078 · Posted at 2011-11-23 08:06:33pm 13.6 years ago
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I'm saying - if you are one of the lucky bunch in America to have an X2 JP, an upgrade doesn't sound like a bad idea.
But you probably aren't, so sucks for you.
But you probably aren't, so sucks for you.
Post #2079 · Posted at 2011-11-23 08:10:28pm 13.6 years ago
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Yeah if I were them which of course I'm not, along with many other arcade operatives. Besides those that have an X2 JP cab are running a JP system for a reason, getting the e-Amuse unlocks which you can't do on the US/EU versions. No, sane operator will run an imported JP cabinet with it's extra importing costs just to install a lesser version of a game. The people that have Japanese cabinets obviously know what they have and where to get proper software.
Post #2080 · Posted at 2011-11-23 08:22:12pm 13.6 years ago
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Lol totally had this debate with someone one FB. New import cab or other. If you don't have a cabinet to begin with, import it. XD Well crossing fingers and praying some good news happens. If not we totally skipped X2. Don't care if we get a base X3. If you do have X2 US... Man I would feel totally gypped.