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DDR Universe Updated Look

By Brian Ekberg, GameSpotPosted Feb 2, 2007 2:13 pm PT

The Dance Dance Revolution will be televised...this time on the Xbox 360. We got an updated look at the game at the Konami winter press event.

The ubiquitous Dance Dance Revolution series makes its next-generation debut next month with the release of Dance Dance Revolution Universe for the Xbox 360. In our previous looks, we've talked about the single-player modes but because this is an Xbox 360 game, our focus at the Konami press event was on the game's online components, which look to add an entirely new level of fun to the long-running dance series.

The dancing will continue online in DDR Universe, the series debut on the Xbox 360.

First and foremost, we've known for a while that the game will include the ability to download songs to add to the already jam-packed soundtrack shipping with the game, which features such artists as Jamiroqui, Kylie Minogue, New Order, and Goldfrapp. When the game was first announced, Konami hadn't yet decided on whether songs would be available as a pack or as individual downloads; we're pleased to report that you will be able to download individual tunes via Xbox Live. Better yet, the songs are going to run you only $1 apiece. Producers said there will be 10 songs available for download when the game launches in late March. In addition to the song downloads, DDR Universe will take advantage of its online components with things like a routine editor, which will let you create new step routines and upload them for other users to try out, head-to-head competitions, and Internet rankings to show off your top scores.

The single-player game features a video editor, which will let you create new background videos for your dance routines, as well as a metric ton of game modes. These modes include how-to-play tutorials and a supereasy mode for DDR beginners, as well as nonstop DJ megamixes to keep the music and the DDR routines going long into the night. DDR Universe is set to launch onto store shelves on March 27.

37 Comments

  • DominusSabathan

    Posted Feb 27, 2007 2:18 am PT

    can't wait god help me lol

  • KAP_Bohica

    Posted Feb 26, 2007 10:20 pm PT

    They should combine this game with guitar hero and make it really interesting

  • MagusMaleficus

    Posted Feb 22, 2007 9:12 pm PT

    The pad won't be wireless, just like the Xbox 360 version of the Guitar Hero II X-Plorer isn't wireless. Microsoft won't allow third-party wireless peripherals, for whatever reason. Just watch a few videos or listen to a few podcasts by the GameSpot crew... You'll see/hear what I'm talking about.

  • solideagle13

    Posted Feb 13, 2007 3:22 pm PT

    This looks fun but I already made up my mind to shell out the $90 for Guitar Hero 2.

  • adilis01

    Posted Feb 13, 2007 1:58 am PT

    At first glace when i read the name DDR universe i thought its something about DDR ram memory from PC's. lol

  • B_dinosaur

    Posted Feb 12, 2007 5:57 pm PT

    i am not good at ddr, i have been told that i suck real bad, buts its fun though

  • Os1r1s

    Posted Feb 12, 2007 4:55 pm PT

    well i preorder it at eb games, the version that comes with the pad and its 80 total, i know the game by itself is 50 i think, so 30 for the pad. I am pretty sure its wired.

  • rykh

    Posted Feb 11, 2007 3:02 pm PT

    I dont really care if the pads are wireless, a couple usb pads would be enough. Especially to keep the price down.

  • DesmondPills

    Posted Feb 11, 2007 2:44 pm PT

    ok....DDR then Guitar Hero within like 2 weeks. I dont really care about a wireless dance pad i mean id rather not have to change the batteries out personally. DDR dominates when it comes to replay imo.

  • 19D19O19M19

    Posted Feb 11, 2007 9:19 am PT

    i wonder how much the mats r going to go for.....anyone know

  • pdo4545

    Posted Feb 9, 2007 11:54 pm PT

    I wonder if theres lik a 70s mode where you do the disco in this game...?

  • Thryon

    Posted Feb 9, 2007 3:35 pm PT

    I am looking forward to this game. I cannot wait to challenge the wife to bust a move.

  • Ivoryblaze

    Posted Feb 9, 2007 12:21 am PT

    My wife is going to take over my 360 once this comes out, but hey at least I can burn those calories from all the junkfood I eat when playing!!

  • stoutlad

    Posted Feb 7, 2007 6:07 pm PT

    Have DDR Ultramix 2 on old xbox, and love it. Can't wait for this new release!! Seriously, this game is addictive, worse than caffeine or nicotine.

  • frinky27

    Posted Feb 7, 2007 3:54 pm PT

    dont worry jay, im a bigger boy and i find the dinky mats work very well

  • winnerjay

    Posted Feb 7, 2007 3:11 pm PT

    ill probably try to get this. i think it would be alot of fun to play and i hear its an awesome workout, but im a pretty big boy. about 225lbs and i dont trust those dinky matts, but i cant afford one of the steel ones. so i dunno what ill do

  • karateyoyo

    Posted Feb 7, 2007 4:51 am PT

    One question: Wireless dance pad??? C'mon, there has to be a wireless dance pad!!!

  • Metilco

    Posted Feb 6, 2007 6:14 pm PT

    As much as I may deny or hate to admit it, DDR is definately fun. Great party game, can't wait for it on 360.

  • Pedro7_2000

    Posted Feb 6, 2007 8:34 am PT

    I will definitely be getting this...I've been looking forward to it for a long while now.

    1) I hope they plan to offer good wireless pads at launch.

    2) The game better already offer a large number of quality tracks with the original game. The fact they'll already have 10 tracks available at launch for extra $money$ sounds like they should have already been included.

    DLC is supposed to enhance the game later in the products life cycle.

  • Aladdin610

    Posted Feb 6, 2007 8:04 am PT

    I've never played DDR before but this looks like fun!

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