beatmaniaIIDX is a DJ simulation game where you imitate as a DJ, by scratching the turntable and pressing 7 keys to produce key sounds. It has been in the arcades for over 15 years since its' debut in 1999.
beatmaniaIIDX is also available for PlayStation 2 console starting from 3rd style up to EMPRESS. Although, console counterpart ended after EMPRESS, arcade rips became a solution to those hardcore gamers.
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| Two beatmaniaIIDX controller in double layout. |
Every IIDX gamers needs a controller, a controller designed to imitate somehow 'real' arcade gaming experience. The beatmaniaIIDX controller is very rare and expensive, one Ebay seller sells the controller for $300.00 plus shipping.
I recently sold my semi-defective spare IIDX controller to a friend for only 1,000.00Php or around $24.00. My friend doesn't bother the cosmetic fault as long as it's working and he plans to overhaul the controller
I also have a controller for the original beatmania like the DJ PRO STATION, but left out of my storage collecting dust and space.
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| The beatmania DJ PRO STATION. |
beatmaniaIIDX's presence in the Philippines is rare unlike in other Asian neighbors due to lack of popularity and because most of arcade gamers in the Philippines are more on Fighting and Racing simulation. There are only 3 IIDX cabinets in the country and the latest is IIDX 17 SIRIUS located in Marikina City (eastern side of Metro Manila).
