Day 1: Dance Dance Revolution Konamix

Playstation
2001

Let's start with Dance Dance Revolution: Konamix on the Playstation.  Aside from the watered-down graphics--which were all the Playstation's 32-bit capabilities could handle--this was a perfect port of the Dance Dance Revolution experience, much like it's forerunner, Dance Dance Revolution. Konamix featured the classic songs Drop the Bomb, B4U, Dynamite Rave as well as the new song at the time, Era. Aside from Practice mode and Edit mode, there really is no difference between this home version and the 4th or 5th Mix at the Arcades. For me, this one gets a solid 4.5 out of 5.0 for being the best rendition of Dance Dance Revolution on the Playstation, and for giving me a way to practice back in 2001 without embarrassing myself at a public arcade.

Graphics 3.5 : The overwhelmed Playstation can handle only so much--even the arrows feature the system's signature "Jaggies." But when moving around or even using a D-pad, you'll hardly notice. The flashy backgrounds and bright colors do the job of movement in the background to distract the player.

Control 4.5 : On a controller or on a pad, the controls are perfect. The only reason the score isn't perfect is due to the standard mat having a tendency to move around, even when only on Beginner mode.

Sound 4.5 : All the songs are great, it truly is a treat to hear the arcade versions' best songs compiled onto one disc. I could do with less R+B tunes, however...

Fun Factor 4.5 : A great way to experience Dance Dance Revolution at home.