Looking back at Xbox 360's DDR UNIVERSE 2 & 3

A few days ago. I just received a copy of DDR UNIVERSE 2 & 3 for Xbox 360! This is my second time that I bought a DanceDanceRevolution game other than the Japanese releases. Unfortunately, finding a bundled with a dance pad is scarce.  Although, the two games can be played using an NTSC-J Xbox 360 console. 

DDR UNIVERSE 2 & 3 game cover art

 In terms of graphics, the DDR UNIVERSE3 is more refined than its predecessors. Prior to UNIVERSE3 looks like graphics and interface coming from the earlier ULTRAMIX's from the original Xbox. The only thing I hate about the UNIVERSE 3 is the random animations during gameplay is that they are so bright! Good thing that background animations can be turned off. 

Manual and CD art

In terms of songlist, DDR UNIVERSE3 has more new catchy songs available and more DLC! Unfortunately, the DLC are no longer available, as the game server for the game has ended.

A PlayStation dance pad found at the back cover art of DDR UNIVERSE 2

As for unlocking songs, the UNIVERSE 3 has the fastest and easiest to unlock songs, you can unlock it by clearing the BONUS STAGE and EXTRA STAGE in GAME MODE or the longer route, QUEST MODE.  Whereas, the UNIVERSE 2, you are forced to unlock through QUEST MODE.

I bought my first Android phone made for the Japanese market

 Last week, when I was searching in Facebook Marketplace for a back phone. I stumbled one seller who sells Japan marketed phones. He sells a variety of Android phones for the Japanese market.

Sharp Aquos sense 5G phone
 

I scored a Sharp Aquos sense 5G phone for 5,000PhP! The version I bought is for AU KDDI. This phone was a second hand unit and from the looks of the unit, it seems the original owner was very careful in handling this phone. Good thing that the seller sells unlocked phones, otherwise it be will unusable here in the Philippines. By the way this phone was released in Japan last 2021. 

Back side

According to the Sharp website, this phone has guaranteed two year software upgrade. Meaning they will support for this phone up to Android OS 13. For full specifications, please see this site.