Dance Pad PS2

As long as there have been video game arcades, players have gathered to watch the truly gifted gamers. In the early days of gaming, this was especially true of a game like Galaga, where a crowd would form three layers thick. However thrilling it was to watch someone blow spinning aliens from the sky, there is a whole other level of excitement when watching players performing to Dance Dance Revolution.And the really good DDR players do perform! Tapping their feet in time and in the right location to the music, jumping and spinning--watching this can be a sight to behold. Worldwide DDR tournaments are held, with the players usually competing for the highest score--and the most style. There are also freestyle tournaments, where the score matters less than the inventiveness of the moves. Regardless, DDR is a game that requires a lot of practice.Most players will tell you that playing at home is the best way to get this practice. It is certainly less expensive--and less embarrassing--to practice at home than at a video arcade in front of a crowd. Many players develop highly-choreographed routines for certain songs, and again, it's better to do this in private.To play this game at home, the player needs (in addition to the game), a dance pad. This dance pad takes the place of the tradition PS2 game controller (similarly to how a racing wheel would for a driving game). The most basic form of these PS2 dance pads are quite inexpensive. However, as more dance games come onto the market, be sure to check for compatibility before investing in a dance pad, both across game titles and console styles.