Turn Up the Heat with Your Own DDR Pad
Even though most people associate those flashing arrow pads of Dance Dance Revolution with an arcade, the fun doesn’t have to stop there. An entire line of different styles of pads let you bring this gaming favorite to your living room. Twelve years after its inception, fans are still running to get the next DDR pad. As much as we all want to crown ourselves a dancing sensation, there’s more to this game than just a putting a little swing in your hips. With over 18 different pads to choose from, no matter what level you can claim to have mastered, there is a DDR pad that will suit you.If you’re a newcomer to the game you might want to try out something inexpensive and simple like the DDR Non-Slip Pad. This mat is available for Playstation, Playstation 2, Xbox, Wii, and even your PC. This is one of the more affordable DDR pads, and the no-slip feature is a must for rookies. You may look on and think it’s a piece of cake, but wait ’til it’s your turn to tangle up your feet, face plant and come up with a carpet burn on your nose. However, if you’ve spent years honing your skills as an expert at DDR, it’s time to step up to the big leagues with an official arcade-style metal pad. These will set you back a few hundred dollars but talk about a party trick!This game has been around so long that new technology is now changing the scope of play. Instead of having to clutter your living room with wires and constantly having to hook up the system, try one of the many wireless DDR pads now available. If you really want to test your skills there are now pads with an extra four buttons for added difficulty. The Master Super Deluxe is the training camp for the next DDR world champion.