| Dance Dance Revolution, better known to gamers as DDR, combines two heretofore exclusive activities: gaming and exercising. Players must move to the beat of the music, and there's even a counter that displays how many calories have been burned. Talk about a revolution! There are even players who have memorized the arrow patterns for the game. For these games, playing becomes as much about style and stage presence than it does about just hitting all the right arrows. There are, in fact, some players who play the game facing away from the screen. There are two options for getting started with DDR: spend countless hours and quarters in an arcade (and practice in front of not always entirely sympathetic crowds), or play the home version. DDR has been released for both the Xbox and PlayStation 2, with a GameCube version on its way. To play at home, a DDR dance pad is needed. This dance pad is in lieu of the normal handheld game controller and plugs directly into the console. Players physically step on the soft pad, and typically break a sweat in no time. When choosing a pad, keep your floor surface in mind. If the location of your play will be on a carpet surface, you may be just fine, though a soft pad will still move a little bit. On the other hand, you may want to mod your pad if you plan to play on a hard surface, such as a wood floor. A non-skid adhesive liner may help your pad stay in place and help you play safely. Another option is to invest in a hard DDR dance pad, which will cost more, but stay in place better. Finally, consider the option of a wireless DDR dance pad, which is both safer and more convenient. |
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