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How I can use a PS2 dance pad with Stepmania?

I tested the connection, but for some reason, I can not hit two arrows at once (Jumps), or even keep my feet On another note (the rest of my right foot on the arrow to the right while hitting the left arrow does not work for me.) NO platform to work on the program, and I checked I have all the arrows and all work. I used the adapter to regulators that it works fine but when I use the pad of dance is ruined. Anyone who gives me a little help?

Your card may not support USB to PS2 pressing two arrow keys at the same time. Da Stepmania.com A list of adapters that work and do not work, and many of them do not work with the game, as only one arrow can be pressed at once. The adapter can be one of them. Another possibility is that the adapter is not in "Dance Pad Mode." With Windows XP, go to Control Panel Controllers> Game. In this window, you should consult your adapter. Click on it to select it and click "Properties" below. In this window, you will see several buttons that glow or a moving point when click the buttons on the dance mat, respectively. If your adapter is compatible with dance pads, you should see a "mode selection" at the top of the window. One will say "Joystick Mode" and another read "DanceMat Mode." Select "DanceMat Mode" and not X-out of that window. If done correctly, you should see in that window to design a standard dance mat, and pressing the buttons on the keyboard, should become the shadow. Leave open and Stepmania start. It should now work correctly. This is what they have to do with my adapter. If this fails, review http://www.stepmania.com/wiki/USB_Adapters and find the adapter. It is very likely to have a red X through it if You Can not use after doing what I instructed. If you have a green or yellow question mark, trying to follow all directions they give you. Hope this helps you!-Benz18724

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Using Dance Dance Revolution As A Fun Exercise Regime

One of the main reasons people quit an exercise program is a lack of motivation and goal setting.  You may start an exercise program in hopes of losing weight and becoming fit.  However, as you continue exercising, you may feel that you’re putting in so much effort but gaining so little.  You become unmotivated because it’s not worth it.

With Dance Dance Revolution (DDR), kids, teens, and adults can find a way to stay motivated, exercise, and have more fun.  Dance Dance Revolution is a music game available on both console and arcade.  You can choose from a variety of energetic dance songs.  As the song plays, you have to step on a specific pattern of arrows in response to the song’s beat.  

Like most games, learning Dance Dance Revolution takes practice.  There is a range of tempos, song genres, and step difficulties, so there is something for everyone.  Beginners can start off with easy slow-paced songs.  To get better, simply practice, practice, and practice.  Become familiar with the songs.  As you progress you can gradually choose faster songs and more difficult step patterns.  With enough practice and persistence you’ll gain stamina, become better at foot-eye coordination, and have a better sense of rhythm.

Since the game grades you on how well you’ve played each song, it is easy to set goals and stay motivated.  For example, if you achieved a ‘D’ rating on a song, you can set a goal to get a ‘C’ rating in a certain timeframe.  If you failed a song, you can set a goal to pass that song in a certain number of tries.  Also, with a partner, you can both play the same song and participate in some friendly competition.  This competition adds a Great Deal of fun.  It helps you strive to improve and keep playing so you can beat your dance partner.

To play Dance Dance Revolution, look for your local arcades and see if any of them has a Dance Dance Revolution arcade machine.  If they don’t, or You Don‘t want to travel to an arcade, you can get a Dance Dance Revolution game for a console like Playstation, Playstation 2, or XBox.  Of course, you could play with a regular controller but then you wouldn’t be exercising (unless you consider finger manipulation exercising).  To experience the game the right way, you’ll need a dance pad.

There are three main types of dance pads: soft thin pads, ignition pads, and metal pads.  Soft thin pads are flexible, made of plastic, and wear out quickly.  They tend to slip around a lot.  I have to constantly realign my soft thin pad while playing harder songs.  If you simply want to test out DDR, soft thin pads are great.  Ignition pads are soft pads which have a foam insert.  The foam insert provides weight, durability, and comfort.  It feels different from the arcade but is easy to adapt to.  Like the soft thin pads, ignition pads will wear out.  The best pads for expert players are the metal pads.  They have been designed to give more of that arcade feel.  They have greater durability and accuracy.

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