PS2 USB Energy Non-Slip 4 in 1 Dance Pad

by Dance Dance Revolution

Product Features

• New & improved stripe surface
• Fully compatible with Playstation, Playstation 2, XBOX, Wii and PC/Mac via USB
• Arcade sized circuity
• Non-Slip Grip bottom
• Power is drawn directly from the PS One, PS2, XBOX, Wii or PC/Mac

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000IBOGI8
• Item Weight: 3 pounds
• Media: Accessory
• Release Date: October 30, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,031 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

DDRGame is pleased to announce the Energy Premium Edition Non-Slip Dance Pad features the super-sensitive-definetely-no-more-delay technology with our brand new look and offers Three-in-One multi-platform plug that works flawlessly with PS One, Playstation 2, Xbox, Wii and PC/Mac via USB. Thanks to its new and improved stripe surface, the Energy Premium Edition Non-Slip Dance Pad has been designed for maximum durability. The new stripe material gives the dance pad a much improved dance surface, smooth transitions from step to step as well as increased traction that prevents you from sliding off the dance pad. The Energy Premium Edition Non-Slip Dance Pad also features a non-slip grip bottom that prevents the pad from moving even on expert step charts! From complete novices to experienced experts, you can now experience skill level that can match your abilities. Whether you are competing against the challenge of the game or you are seeking particular opponents to match your wits and dexterity, the Energy Premium Edition Non-Slip Dance Pad will provide you with a completely new and rich experience.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars You get what you pay for, June 1, 2007

By 

invisible hand (USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: PS2 USB Energy Non-Slip 4 in 1 Dance Pad (Accessory)

These are ok if you are doing easy or medium difficulty (light/standard). On hard/heavy I can't get A's though, it's annoying. You have to hit the sensors dead center or it doesn't like to register. Normally with pads you can hit kinda in the vicinity and they will pick it up. Not so with these ones. Compounding this problem is the fact that the pads do slip. All soft pads will slip no matter what the box says. Non-slip is bogus. I've seen ppl duct tape them down and maybe if you do this they will stay in place. I don't bother as I tend to move them here and there a lot and I don't want them sitting in the middle of my living room all the time.

They're cheap pads and I wasn't sure what to expect. I guess they are pretty much what I thought they would be...actually a little less. I'm left wondering if I should've bought some other pads instead. Maybe I will if I end up playing a lot with my friends. If you are pretty into DDR it's unlikely these pads will satisfy you. If you just play recreationally and not aggressively they might be ok. I've gotten A's on songs I'm playing now with other pads (check RedOctane, they make good ones but they are costly) and I'm getting much lower now, frustrating.

If you've got a little extra cash you may want to spring for some pads with foam inserts. This helps you orient yourself so you don't start veering, and it also keeps the pad somewhat in place. With this soft one you will have to readjust it after every song--oftentimes I have to do it mid-song or I will run into something. On a positive note, these pads worked well with my PC--just plug them in by USB and they are good to go, StepMania pretty much recognizes them too, no drivers or all of that. However I'm struggling to get them to work with a USB hub, they may not do that.

Conclusion: Newbies and recreational players go ahead I guess; more serious or competitive players probably don't bother. Biggest complaint is probably the seemingly small sensors. The rest of the negatives are mostly common to soft pads and not really unique to these ones. DDR is incredibly fun, but I have to take away a star of fun since my scores aren't accurately reflecting my performance. Well the songs are still good at least.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dance Pad, February 12, 2007

By 

Anna Ly "media fanatic" (El Monte, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: PS2 USB Energy Non-Slip 4 in 1 Dance Pad (Accessory)

The dance pad that i bought was very awesome. It was really good to use because most pads that i have played on have a flat surface and you have to stomp on it. For the one i just bought i just have to put my weight on it and it reads it. I enjoy this product.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars very good pad!, May 12, 2007

By 

Chris S. (Kaiserslautern, GE) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: PS2 USB Energy Non-Slip 4 in 1 Dance Pad (Accessory)

This pad probably isn't the best for expert dancers, but it HAS held up for 30 minute workouts 4+ times a week for over a month now. I guess that's better than a lot of dance pads I've heard of. For the price, I'd highly recommend this one and will probably get the same one once it wears out.

Great dance pad!!!