As of August 2020, Konami’s browser version of Dance Dance Revolution is a limited version of DDR V. The company plans to release the full version with more songs at a later date. If you have a gaming console, you may be able to find a version of DDR for your system instead of downloading it on your computer. Run a search using “your console type + dance dance revolution” to find specific options that work for your system.
The site prompts you to login before downloading if you aren’t currently logged in. The browser version of DDR works in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox. It doesn’t work in Internet Explorer. You must have at least 2GB of available memory on your computer to install the game. If you have DDR for a gaming console, you don’t have to download it. Just put the disc in your system.
You don’t need any special equipment to play DDR in your browser. You can do everything right from your computer’s keyboard. If you’re playing DDR on a gaming console, it will start up automatically when you put the disc in.
You can listen to the music through speakers or headphones. Choose whatever makes you feel the beats the most and crank up the volume!
For example, if there are a left and right arrow adjacent to each other on the screen, wait until they reach the outlines of the left and right arrows at the top of the screen. Then, press the left and right arrow keys on your keyboard simultaneously. If the arrows are moving too fast for you, select the beginner difficulty option and try again. You’ll get better with practice! If you’re playing on a console, just press the arrow keys on your controller.
Controllers are fun if you want to feel like you’re playing DDR on a video game console. There are tons of USB game controllers available online and some cost as little as $14 USD. Choose one similar to an Xbox controller for a more modern feel or keep it old school with one that looks like a Super Nintendo controller. If you’re playing DDR on a console, using a controller is the default way to play.
Dance pads are a great way to get a work out while you play. Instead of pressing keys or buttons with your fingers, step on the arrows on the pad when the corresponding arrows reach the outlines at the top of the screen. This is similar to playing on an arcade machine. Dance Dance Revolution USB dance pads start at around $30 USD online. Keep in mind that some pads might not be as sensitive, so they won’t work perfectly. Spending a little more on a super sensitive pad might be a good idea.
There are also DDR communities on social media and on gaming forums that you could join and ask around about arcades with DDR near you if you’re having trouble finding one. There’s even a neat online tool that can help you locate DDR arcade machines near you in many different countries around the world. Check it out if you don’t know where to find one near you: https://zenius-i-vanisher. com/v5. 2/arcades. php. Just choose your country and Dance Dance Revolution from the drop down menus to search.
For example, 4 credits usually means you have to put in 4 quarters. If you only have bills, you can find a change machine somewhere in the arcade to exchange your bills for coins. Typically you get to play 1 song per game play. You can add more than the minimum required credits to keep selecting additional songs after the first is over or just add more coins after each play. Either way, it’s a good idea to have some backup quarters!
Most DDR arcade machines have 2 dance pads, so you can challenge a friend if you want. It also works as a one-player game.
The harder the difficulty, the faster the arrows move (and the faster your feet have to move). If you’re new to DDR, start with an easy difficulty so you can get used to using the dance pad. You can move up in difficulty when you find your rhythm to increase the challenge, not to mention get even more of a workout!
There’s a railing at the back of the dance pad that you can hold onto to help keep your balance if you need it.
For example, if you see an up arrow followed by a down arrow and a right arrow in quick succession, use your right foot to hit the up arrow, your left foot to hit the down arrow, then your right foot to hit the right arrow. As you step on the arrows, the screen tells you how accurate you are. For example, if you see “perfect” or “marvelous,” you’re doing great! If you only see “OK” or “good,” try adjusting your timing to nail the arrows more accurately.
