BMUS Keep or Return?

Rmix · 01-14-2008, 09:22 PM

Ok, I have a little dilemma. Today I went to Toys R Us and saw the beatmania US bundle and since I really want to play I bought it. Cause I thought it was rare to find and been looking for it sometime.

But here's the catch my PS2 is broken(need's a new laser), plus I just spend my last $40 on the game, and I got a Wii for Christmas.

I got 45 days to return but should I return and get an import IIDX or keep it?

PS I never played beatmania before or any other bemani except DDR and a few times GuitarFreak

kknd · 01-14-2008, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Rmix

Ok, I have a little dilemma. Today I went to Toys R Us and saw the beatmania US bundle and since I really want to play I bought it. Cause I thought it was rare to find and been looking for it sometime.

But here's the catch my PS2 is broken(need's a new laser), plus I just spend my last $40 on the game, and I got a Wii for Christmas.

I got 45 days to return but should I return and get and export IIDX or keep it?

PS I never played beatmania before or any other bemani except DDR and a few times GuitarFreak

You mean import? If you're thinking about getting import IIDX games, then you definitely should keep it, at least you got a cheap controller (price wise).

[x]Pepe[x] · 01-14-2008, 09:34 PM

It might cost more for you to buy a JP Controller... :/

I say keep it for the sake of the controller, then get the JP games once your PS2 is fixed.

MdX MaxX · 01-14-2008, 09:38 PM

Well since you (and I) are beginners, I say keep Beatmania US. It has some really easy beginner charts that the IIDX games don't have. And the US controller has better keys than the JP controller, I've heard.

***Paul*** · 01-14-2008, 09:39 PM

For beginners, BMUS is for you, and for the price, many others and myself find the US controller much much better than the Japanese. Save up for imported IIDX in the future, just keep playing what you have now.

Rmix · 01-14-2008, 09:43 PM

Well thanks for all of your opinions.

I guess I'll keep it. And Import and IIDX in the near future.

Now to find cheap fat PS2 laser.

Momo · 01-14-2008, 09:46 PM

eat it

eureka1 · 01-15-2008, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by maxx freak

And the US controller has better keys than the JP controller, I've heard.

My stupid JP KoC buttons are sticking pretty bad recently. A US controller is probably the way to go.

Razer · 01-15-2008, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by eureka1

My stupid JP KoC buttons are sticking pretty bad recently. A US controller is probably the way to go.

Mine were a nightmare until I used WD40 on them.

Before applying: Every key got stuck, and sometimes they would be stuck in such a funky angle that it would respond without even being touched (it's times like those I wish I had a video camera.) STEP RIGHT UP FOLKS, AND BEHOLD THE MYSTERIOUS POSSESSED IIDX JP KOC.

After: same shitty key placements that always got stuck never even got jammed once after 12 hours of play.

On-topic: For a beginner, BMUS is a great choice. Even if you don't enjoy the game, the controller is pretty kick-ass, since as someone new, I do not think you would be hung up on scoring as much as clearing.

*Kσn* · 01-15-2008, 03:36 PM

good thing your keeping it. I bought tenth style, and a lefty DJ controller. Its was very hard to play, and I lost interest. then I bought the U.S. version, and its helped me get into the game and like it. You just need to move around the learning curve, and beatmania U.S. is actually a pretty good choice since it has beginners mode.

oni- · 01-15-2008, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Momo

eat it

First, ya gotta open your BMUS...FUCK
They've already been opened!

Then, ya gotta light up your PS2...
FUCK
It's already been lit!

Alternately, stick with BMUS until you have enough money for a REAL CS style (I don't know what Konami was thinking when they produced that game but maybe they didn't want to make it look TOO kickass so they lowered it to the level of their DDR US releases to make it seem comparable. Ingenious!) but BMUS has Mr. T and Summer Vacation on a post-8th interface and that's pretty goddamn cool IMHO

eureka1 · 01-15-2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Razer

Mine were a nightmare until I used WD40 on them.

Where exactly did you apply this WD40?

Razer · 01-15-2008, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by eureka1

Where exactly did you apply this WD40?

On the keys and inside the casing, of course.

eureka1 · 01-15-2008, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Razer

On the keys and inside the casing, of course.

I'll be trying that tomorrow then, thanks.

Hard to play 7* with keys sticking...

Manator · 01-15-2008, 04:09 PM

Def keep it.
That's what I got first, then I got some JP releases from dieKatze and it was one of the better investments I got.