PS2 USB Energy HD 1" Foam Deluxe Dance Pad 3 in 1

by Dance Dance Revolution

Product Features

• New & improved stripe surface
• Raised, reinforced buttons
• Super High Density 1" foam inserts
• Fully compatible with Playstation, Playstation 2, XBOX, and PC/MAC via USB
• Arcade sized circuitry

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000GHG0BA
• Product Dimensions: 13.5 x 11 x 17.5 inches ; 10 pounds
• Media: Accessory
• Release Date: October 30, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,019 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

DDRGame is pleased to announce the Enrgy Premium Edition Super Deluxe Dance Pad. The Energy Premium Edition Super Deluxe 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, and PC/MAC via USB. Thanks to its new and improved stripe surface, the Energy Premium Edition Super Deluxe 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 Super Deluxe Dance Pad features raised, reinforced buttons so that you can know exactly where you are on the dance pad at all times. The included one-inch super high density foam inserts give you the perfect balance between fast reaction times and comfort, so you can play longer and get higher scores. The Energy Premium Edition Super Deluxe 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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Overall excellent product, August 14, 2009

By 

Phifer (DC) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: PS2 USB Energy HD 1" Foam Deluxe Dance Pad 3 in 1 (Accessory)

Purchased mine from amazon in December 2007... It still works just fine.

Pros:
-Great quality (obviously 2 years and it still works)
-Does exactly what it advertises
-Mega simple to use
-*Proven*Works VERY WELL with step mania and FFR (but beware of some lagging issues when using vista)
-*Proven*Works with DDR on ps2 and X-box

Cons:
-$$$ when i bought it, it was $84

Aside from that, there are no other cons with this product. It's awesome and if you're looking, you should probably buy it.
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*Update* 4/3/2011
Positive: Product is still in excellent condition and works fine with windows 7.(Even after 4 years!) I cannot confirm if this product is compatible with next gen systems.
Negative: I can see that support for these thick old foam insert pads is starting to get phased out. Dance-pads are a bad investment if you aren't already an avid Dance pad user. Basically if you even sorta think its going to collect dust, you shouldn't buy it.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stepmania Compatible, February 9, 2010

By 

Dean M. (NYC) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: PS2 USB Energy HD 1" Foam Deluxe Dance Pad 3 in 1 (Accessory)

The pad is great. It works with my dell pc running windows xp. I put the foam in, zipped it up, and plugged in the usb cord that came with it and it was working in 5 minutes with stepmania. 1 week of strenuous use and still perfect recognition of steps. No lags whatsoever. If you want cheap and best, this is it. "

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars The Quality Doesn't Last, February 15, 2010

By 

Book Lover (Orem, UT) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: PS2 USB Energy HD 1" Foam Deluxe Dance Pad 3 in 1 (Accessory)

I play DDR 6 days a week for about 40 mins each day and I consistently do the songs on difficult - so if anyone uses a mat quite a bit it is me. I had high hopes for this mat, given that I had only used the much cheaper models ands brands before. However, after only 4 months of use, the raised inserts that help you to know where the arrows are have started to shift. This obviously is very frustrating when you are trying to dance. Also, the material on the top of the pad is very stiff, so it has started to crack because of course it isn't perfectly smooth, so it has gotten creases and then cracked. Given the cost of this mat I wouldn't recommend it, if you are an avid user.