Dance Central 3

by Microsoft

• The #1-selling dance franchise for Kinect is back this fall with new features, including a multiplayer party mode for up to 8 players.
• With a soundtrack featuring 40+ new tracks, from the disco grooves of the 70's to current chart-topping dance hits, "Dance Central 3" delivers the most electrifying soundtrack yet.
• The library from the original "Dance Central" and "Dance Central 2" will be importable into "Dance Central 3."
• The fully integrated ingame Music Store will allow players to continue to expand their libraries, for a total of more than 140 songs and routines available at launch!**
• **Additional fee required to import from original ?Dance Central? game. Add-on songs sold separately. Xbox LIVE required for in-game Music Store.

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002I0K3Z2
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches ; 2.7 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: October 16, 2012
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (332 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #269 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #3 in Video Games > Xbox 360 > Games > Rhythm > Dancing
  • #28 in Video Games > Xbox 360 > Games > Action

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Dance Cental 3

The #1 selling dance franchise for Kinect is back! With Dance Central 3, you’ll travel back through time to learn the best dance crazes from across the ages, including disco moves of the 70’s, hip-hop moves from the 80s and the hottest moves on the dance floor today - all set to an electrifying soundtrack of 45 chart-topping dance hits. More friends can get in on the fun than ever before with a new multiplayer party mode for up to 8 players – jump right into the game and get everyone dancing! Hot new moves, today’s top songs, and more ways to play– this fall own the dance floor with Dance Central 3, only on Kinect for Xbox 360.

Party Mode:

Dance Central 3 features great new ways to get the party started! Walk up and jump rigth in with “Party Time” which keeps the beats rolling and gets everybody dancing! Or team up and go head-to-head in “Crew Throwdown”, featuring new mini-games like “Keep the Beat” and “Make Your Move!” Battle head to head to prove your crew truly owns the dance floor!

Game Soundtrack:

With Dance Central 3, you’ll travel back through time to learn the dance crazes from across the ages, including disco moves of the 70’s, hip-hop moves from the 80s and the hottest moves of today - all set to an electrifying soundtrack of 45 chart-topping dance hits. Keep the party going by importing songs from the original “Dance Central”, “Dance Central 2” and existing downloadable songs into your “Dance Central 3” library – there’s over 150 tracks available!

Usher:

Dance Central 3 has partnered with Usher to bring the global entertainment icon’s talents and passion to the most authentic dance game available! Fans can learn Usher’s routines for “Scream” and “O.M.G.” alongside the other 43 amazing songs on the soundtrack by practicing in “Rehearse”, where Usher himself provides voiceover instruction to help you along! Dance Central 3 and Usher are getting the world dancing this fall!

Product Description

The #1-selling dance franchise for Kinect is back with new features

Multiplayer party mode for up to 8 players

With a soundtrack featuring 40+ new tracks, from the disco grooves of the 70's to current chart-topping dance hits

Featuring the authentic choreography Dance Central is known for, dancers will learn favorite dance crazes from the past and master the hottest moves of today

Xbox? SmartGlass app for Dance Central 3? will turn a phone into the ultimate party remote

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

435 of 437 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing game for an exercise beginner! November 20, 2012

By Liraella

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I feel that it's important for people who are more overweight to see real reviews from customers like them. For that reason, I have chosen to disclose that I am a 32 year old woman who presently weighs 270 lbs. I ask that this disclosure be respected for its intended purpose, which is to evidence a true "beginner" review.

My girlfriends know I'm on a mission to lose over 100 pounds, and they always invite me to work out with them - walks, gym, Zumba classes, you name it. But the fact is that I simply cannot keep up. Until now.

Dance Central 3 is an amazingly enjoyable game, even for someone who usually falls behind. This game has easy to follow moves, an awesome rehearsal mode that can even slow moves down so you can properly learn them if needed, and infinite ways to challenge yourself. The first couple times you play it, you may feel a bit lost in some of the moves, but the tracks are kickin' and the moves are realistic, and it makes you want to keep going.

From a fitness standpoint, this game is awesome. It estimates calories burned, tracks how long you've been active during the session, and has playlists that provide continual music to help you keep going. I have terrible knees, and I am always afraid to blow one out. I just hop a little less or "fake" whatever I don't think I can do, and keep going. There are slow songs and songs that will really increase your heart rate. And the best part is that you can turn the "pictures" mode OFF. I'm so grateful that I don't have to be photographed when I'm working out!! This installment also has an option to "level up," so you unlock outfits for your characters over time - another cute way to add variety.

I have always been that one that "won't work out around anyone" because I feel fat, slow, and incapable. But I play this game so often, that I now host Dance Central parties and join in with my friends. I actually now usually play a skill level above my friends because they feel left out like I once used to. I've held small gatherings of up to 10 friends, and everyone has a great time. It was a very well-spent $50 to have a killer time with my pals and on my own.

Dance Central 1 and Dance Central 2 are also awesome games, and they're importable into DC3. I now have over 100 songs to choose from, and for someone who hates repetitive exercise, that's such a blessing. With the dance central games, I'm now active a few days a week for up to two hours, and I finally have a way to be more active with my friends.

The bottom line - don't be intimidated by this game. It's flexible, extremely well done, very fun, and you can keep up with this game. Close the window blinds, turn off the photograph option in the game, crank up the volume, and rock it out!

26 of 29 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't disappoint! October 17, 2012

By Katie S

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Dance Central has done it again! I have loved this game since the first one came out and this one does not disappoint. The storyline isn't my favorite and I honestly can't stand Usher as being Boomy's voice but the concept of the game and the variation in the music and choreography can't be beat!

I typically play this game alone so I can't comment much on the extras as far as party mode and dance off but if you are planning on playing this alone I can tell you that you will have a GREAT time anyway!

I also imported my songs from DC1 and DC2 without any problems. If you imported DC1 into DC2, the DC1 songs will automatically be added to your DC3 playlist. You will need 400 MS points (about $5) to import the DC2 songs (and of course the code on the back of your DC2 manual). All DLC purchased in previous versions automatically downloads. You have to be connected to the internet and on an Xbox Live account of course.

Overall this is a great game and is a workout (mind and body!) in disguise! It's got something for everyone and if you're not the most coordinated, it can even turn you into a Miss Aubrey ;)

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it January 2, 2013

By Nicholas D Papp

Amazon Verified Purchase

I am an out of shape, fully tattooed, death metal, dance music hating guy. I bought this for my wife. For some reason she likes dance music. BUT if she turns this game on--- move the couch because I am dancing with her too! The game rocks and is suitable for all levels of skill and shape. I cannot comment on the song selection because I would never purchase any of it but it really doesn't matter once you get going. Buy it.