| | |  | Dance Pads | Home » » » PS2 USB Energy HD 1" Foam Deluxe Dance Pad 3 in 1 | | | | | | | 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. | | | 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: | | | Product Length:
| 13.5 inches | | Product Width:
| 11.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 17.5 inches | | Product Weight:
| 10.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 17.5 inches | | Package Width:
| 14.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 11.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 7.15 pounds | | Release Date:
| October 30, 2008 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 30 reviews |
| | | Game Information: | | | Platform:
| PlayStation2 | | Media:
| Accessory | | Item Quantity:
| 1 |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
 Overall excellent productAug 14, 2009
By Phifer
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 found the following review helpful:
Stepmania CompatibleFeb 09, 2010
By Dean M.
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 found the following review helpful:
 The Quality Doesn't LastFeb 15, 2010
By Book Lover
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.
8 of 9 found the following review helpful:
From D to AA in one try!Jan 30, 2010
By Janet L. Cannon
"mrsjancan"
My old dance pads were wearing out, so I did some research and found these. Everyone said they were the best soft pads, and for once, everyone was right!
The foam on the bottom *really is* non-stick on carpet. I don't know if it would be on hardwood, though. The 1" inserts are a little difficult to put in, but if you're patient, they fit. Just be careful not to get anxious and rip the bottom foam trying to push the insert in farther. The insert makes jumping a lot easier on the knees. I do worry about wearing "dips" in the foam, but since it's replaceable, I'll just make sure to keep this company's address on Favorites.
Putting the unit together took me about 20 minutes, but I was being VERY careful not to tear or bend anything. The unit itself unzips all the way around, you construct the foam insert puzzle pieces, stick it in and zip it up. It takes a bit of maneuvering to get it to fit, but I think the tight pull on both sides helps with the accuracy and stability. Once you zip up the foam, it's literally plug and play.
I couldn't believe the accuracy of this thing! I've been struggling on Light Mode to get mere A's, and with this I could hit AA within one to two tries on a song. It won't be long until I"m trying a few of the harder settings...maybe even Oni mode, which up until this point has been impossible to try. The raised arrows and the different "feel" under your feet between the arrows and the shape buttons helps, too.
Short of shucking out several hundred dollars for a metal dance pad, I think this is the best value. We'll see how it performs after six months of abuse from a 200 pound woman.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Did not live up to expectationsJul 24, 2010
By J. Brayshaw
"Gamer_2k4"
I've been using RedOctane pads for about three years now, but when I needed a new one recently, I found they no longer made dance pads. I tried this one as an alternative, and it's decidely mediocre. I regularly play songs up to 200 BPM or so, generally playing 7-9 step songs. With that as a background, here's how I felt about the pad.
The good:
* Fantastic foam insert; solid but not hard.
* Doesn't slip much, even on the carpeted floor that I play on.
* Very responsive sensors; if you hit the step at the right time, expect to get the best rating.
* Works well with Stepmania.
The bad:
* Smaller sensors than RedOctane pads; probably sufficient for most purposes but more restricting than I'm used to.
* The padding that raises the arrows is inside the top of the pad, and is not at all secure. At the time of this writing, three of the raised sections have migrated halfway to the center of the pad, making it very annoying to play on.
* Sometimes the pad just simply stops working for a second or two, and I'll miss several in a row (not even Bads or Poors, but complete misses).
This isn't a bad pad by any means, but I'm not sure it's the best for the level that I'm used to playing at. I'm actually going to try to return the pad because it just doesn't work well enough for me.
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