Post #1 · Posted at 2010-07-19 12:59:50pm 14.9 years ago
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What are some good places to buy DDR machines? I would love to get a new (or even used, but that's highly unlikely for X2) X or X2. I just really want to have my own DDR machine. It's just not the same with those plastic mats. 
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Post #2 · Posted at 2010-07-19 01:06:12pm 14.9 years ago
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Quote: hooky
What are some good places to buy DDR machines? I would love to get a new (or even used, but that's highly unlikely for X2) X or X2. I just really want to have my own DDR machine. It's just not the same with those plastic mats.
My best bet is from the manufacterur's themselves, you MAAAAAY be lucky enough to find new or used DDR X cabs/upgrade kits on ebay or Amazon or somewhere, but it is RARE.Good luck mustering about $10k - $15k
Post #3 · Posted at 2010-07-19 01:30:17pm 14.9 years ago
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I could also try building one...
Post #4 · Posted at 2010-07-19 01:41:30pm 14.9 years ago
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ebay is nice for things sometimes
http://cgi.ebay.com/DANCE-DANCE-REVOLUTION-SUPER-NOVA-2-arcade-dance-game-/150467321857?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item23088d2001
http://cgi.ebay.com/Dance-Dance-Revolution-Extreme-8th-Mix-/190416147437?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c55afd3ed
good luck with getting even x though.
http://cgi.ebay.com/DANCE-DANCE-REVOLUTION-SUPER-NOVA-2-arcade-dance-game-/150467321857?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item23088d2001
http://cgi.ebay.com/Dance-Dance-Revolution-Extreme-8th-Mix-/190416147437?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c55afd3ed
good luck with getting even x though.
Post #5 · Posted at 2010-07-19 07:12:58pm 14.9 years ago
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lol building one.
If that is your road, buy a pair of magical poor Cobalt Fluxes and use them on Stepmania.
If that is your road, buy a pair of magical poor Cobalt Fluxes and use them on Stepmania.
Post #6 · Posted at 2010-07-19 09:02:28pm 14.9 years ago
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if you have some money stored, call the distributors, like Electrocoin.
Channelbeat is always a good option.
Channelbeat is always a good option.
Post #7 · Posted at 2010-07-19 09:21:04pm 14.9 years ago
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Channelbeat is always a good option.
I'd advise caution with that. Aside from expensive shipping costs (unless you live in Hong Kong, natch)... Whilst some people have had flawless transactions with Coinopexpress and Channelbeat, other people have had problem after problem. Your mileage may vary.
(And I'd never buy an upgrade kit off them - they are all bootlegs).
Post #8 · Posted at 2010-07-19 10:57:48pm 14.9 years ago
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so then, discard Channelbeat and contact direct distributors... Hooky lives on US, so u need to ask Betson, the direct distributor. Unless he can pay a lot of money to import a cabinet from HK.
Post #9 · Posted at 2010-07-20 12:57:13am 14.9 years ago
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Betson? No thanks, I want a cabinet that is at least decent.
If only I could order directly from KoJ...
If only I could order directly from KoJ...
Post #10 · Posted at 2010-07-20 01:35:14am 14.9 years ago
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You should also look on craigslist. Sometimes local business try to dump off machines there.
Post #11 · Posted at 2010-07-20 01:49:44am 14.9 years ago
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You should also look on craigslist. Sometimes local business try to dump off machines there.
Nope, nothing.I could also see if Tilt can part with their DDR USA. I think they were trying to get rid of it when it was Gameworks (it was near the party rooms before Tilt put all of the DDRs together; no one's ever by the party rooms unless they're coming from the movie theater). It probably gets less business than SN2 or X. Then again, some people may not want to hear "COMBO WOMBO" every 30 seconds.
TBH, I'm not looking for one right now (I wouldn't know where to put it for Christmas, as it will fit best in the living room, which is where we always put the tree up), but when I am looking for one, should I call them?
Post #12 · Posted at 2010-07-20 02:22:37am 14.9 years ago
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TBH, I'm not looking for one right now (I wouldn't know where to put it for Christmas, as it will fit best in the living room, which is where we always put the tree up), but when I am looking for one, should I call them?
My machine is in the living room of our flat. We decorated it with tinsel and put an angel on the marquee
I'd find the pic, but my Flickr Pro has expired and I CBA to renew it yet.Post #13 · Posted at 2010-08-01 11:17:04am 14.9 years ago
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I decided to make this a thread about DDR machines in general.
Here's an eBay auction for an obviously used EXTREME machine. It seems to work, but needs a little TLC to look nice: http://preview.tinyurl.com/3954o7m
It's local pickup only in Stanton, California, so anyone in Cali should try to get this.
Here's an eBay auction for an obviously used EXTREME machine. It seems to work, but needs a little TLC to look nice: http://preview.tinyurl.com/3954o7m
It's local pickup only in Stanton, California, so anyone in Cali should try to get this.
Post #14 · Posted at 2010-08-01 11:18:38am 14.9 years ago
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Heh, I messaged that guy asking if he would be willing to part with (one) of the pads. I need one for my solo machine.
Post #15 · Posted at 2010-08-01 07:20:53pm 14.9 years ago
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That's a Japanese cab (with memory card slots - can't tell from the pics if it has the memory card controller box), and a bootleg EXTREME installed. Odds are you'll need to replace the boot ROM to run anything else on it.
Post #16 · Posted at 2010-08-02 01:57:25am 14.9 years ago
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That's a Japanese cab (with memory card slots - can't tell from the pics if it has the memory card controller box), and a bootleg EXTREME installed. Odds are you'll need to replace the boot ROM to run anything else on it.
By bootleg, what do you mean? Do you mean a Megamix-like bootleg? And should I stay away from Extreme machines?Speaking of Megamix, there's one for sale for $7,595. O_o http://preview.tinyurl.com/33o7v24
Post #17 · Posted at 2010-08-02 02:17:13am 14.9 years ago
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No, I just mean it's been upgraded to EXTREME using a bootleg upgrade kit. It'll play that mix just fine, but won't be able to be upgraded to any other mix without replacing the boot ROM.
Post #18 · Posted at 2010-08-10 02:51:00pm 14.9 years ago
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lol building one.
If that is your road, buy a pair of magical poor Cobalt Fluxes and use them on Stepmania.
If that is your road, buy a pair of magical poor Cobalt Fluxes and use them on Stepmania.
What's wrong with building a pad? If you got some time and a bit of cash, you can make a nice set of arcade pads. (for way less than the cost of a new machine) Well you could build your own cabinet for way less than the cost of a new machine.
Post #19 · Posted at 2010-08-10 04:39:28pm 14.9 years ago
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a) Time and money isn't sufficient, you've gotta have skillz
b) DDR Machines don't always cost as much as you may think (I've seen them sell for as low as GBP£800 in the past, and the System 573 motherboard sells for £250 alone)
c) Time and money isn't sufficient, you've gotta have skillz - this is so important I'll say it twice. Real arcade pads involve a fair amount of precision and metalwork & welding to put together. Sure, it's piss easy to put together a Cobalt Flux/homestyle pad, but it doesn't work quite so easily for an arcade pad.
b) DDR Machines don't always cost as much as you may think (I've seen them sell for as low as GBP£800 in the past, and the System 573 motherboard sells for £250 alone)
c) Time and money isn't sufficient, you've gotta have skillz - this is so important I'll say it twice. Real arcade pads involve a fair amount of precision and metalwork & welding to put together. Sure, it's piss easy to put together a Cobalt Flux/homestyle pad, but it doesn't work quite so easily for an arcade pad.
Post #20 · Posted at 2010-08-11 06:54:49am 14.9 years ago
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Quote: Chi
b) DDR Machines don't always cost as much as you may think (I've seen them sell for as low as GBP£800 in the past, and the System 573 motherboard sells for £250 alone)
How much would that be in US bucks, roughly?
BTW there's a 4th mix Plus on e-bay going for $2k.