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Wii Dancing Mat
Did you ever receive (e.g. in a goodybag for kids) one of cheapest Chinese all-plastic toys and noticed it's characteristic smell of lowest quality plastic? Now imagine a square yard of same quality plastic! I almost fainted the first time I just opened the box. And I'm the one in family that is most tolerable to the smell. I had to keep it in garage for 3 days before I could even try it. And after I tried it (for 10 minutes), my whole room was stinking for hours after (with all windows open). And, the best thing was, it did not even work.
I had the original mat that came with the game, and after this experience I bought another one from direct from Konami (a little more expensive). Don't take me wrong, for both of those if you put your nose right next to it and smell it, you can faintly smell the similar plastic smell. But the one we are talking about here, you could smell it from 100 yards away.
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Wii Dancing Mat
First of all, let me just say that playing DDR with more than 1 mat makes it even a more fun game than it already is playing individually. You can play in friendship mode which takes the best combined score and is helpful for going through the challenges in circuit grove mode, but you can also play against each other similar to the venue master challenges.
Now, regarding this product: in terms of sensitivity it is as good as the original one. It definitely has a different look and feel, the materials are different, but that may not be a problem except if used in slippery surfaces. The BIG problem with this mat is that even after a few songs the ends of the mat fold towards the center like a taco and it becomes very annoying as you have to unfold it almost after every song, even if used properly.
The bottom line is that this mat may be good enough for ocassional use, but if you're a serious DDR player you should definitely consider the original Konami pad.
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I can't find a pad that works with the Wii at any retail outlets, so I ordered it here. It took about 2-3 months to get it shipped to me (Amazon even wrote to ask if I still wanted to wait for this product to get to them so they could ship it to me).
I unpacked the pad 3 days ago. Still have not danced on it. WHY? Because of the plastic chemical smell. I am leaving it outside on sunny days to burn off the smell that I find a little annoying and my husband really can't stand, it makes him a bit ill. (I got the pad for him as with the game you can only play with others if you have 2 or more pads). Think I am picky and overplaying the smell? I opened it in the living room. Our roommate who's bedroom is all the way down the hall, a good 75 feet away came out after about 20 minutes to find out what the smell was that was wafting into his room.
The smell is less and I figure it will bake out soon. But I would hate to be in the factory or the warehouse that makes these pads. Plus, if they make it so hard to get the pad, no wonder the game is not selling so well any more. But as it is the only one I could find I am gonna give it a full week to air out, then try it out. If it works I am keeping it.
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I bought this mat after buying Hottest Party DDR so that we would have a second mat for two-player fun. The mat quality is noticeably lower than the mat that ships with Hottest Party - it slips on a smooth surface such as hard wood flooring and the top tends to crinkle.
I made an alteration to the mat which reduced the slipping. I cut squares out of a yoga mat to fit the arrow squares and taped them to the underside of the mat. This not only helped with the skidding but also provided a tactile sensation so that it was easier to tell when your feet had gotten out of position.
The squares register moves effectively and overall it was a good purchase, especially after alteration.
happy dancing!
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I bought this mat after buying Hottest Party DDR so that we would have a second mat for two-player fun. And just plain English its beautiful I love it. It's lots of fun and good quality thank you so much.
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Wii Frontman Wireless Guitar
Just bought the FrontMan Wireless Guitar for the Wii and love it! In my opinion it's just as good as (if not a tad better than) the original one that came with the game. I like the fact the buttons feel a bit tighter and the fret bar seems to be a tad quieter. I purchased mine in a local game store and it was still $10.00 less than the original and well worth it to me!
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Wii Frontman Wireless Guitar
I was a bit hesitant going with a non Guitar Hero branded guitar, especially with some of the less than favorable reviews, but I am glad I took the chance. The Price for the Frontman is much more reasonable and so far the guitar has worked perfectly. I have not noticed any difference between it and the branded guitar. I am not quite sure yet, but I might even say I like it better. So if you are tired of playing Guitar Hero alone, I strongly recommend getting the frontman and saving a little cash for another game.
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Wii Frontman Wireless Guitar
The Frontman for the Wii is an excellent choice if you want a cheaper, good second guitar for your Guitar Hero. It comes already put together. I could not see that the neck detaches (I was too busy playing instead of looking at the neck). Apparently, there are two different color choices. I received the yellow guitar with white and black pick guards. The other option is a white guitar with black and purple pick guards. There is currently no option for color choice on Amazon - what you get is what you get.
The guitar is comparable to the original, the Frontman is slightly bigger and slightly heavier. The buttons and strum bar are tight and I feel like it is better quality than the original. The strap feels like it is a bit shorter, but not a big problem. In all, I think I like it better than the original! I would suggest getting it as the second guitar for the co-op mode.
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Wii Battery Kit - Colors May Vary
If you have a nyko charging station and more than two wiimotes you'll definitely want one of these batteries. Works with the charging station and wiimotes, and does not make the wiimote to big and bulky to fit into wii accessories like the jacket, the wheel, and the crossbow. These batteries only work with the nyko charger though--so be warned!
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The battery pack is a must have for Wii owners. They last much longer than straight batteries, and it is so much nicer to never have to worry about switching out batteries. You just place the controller in a charger, and you have a functional Wii remote whenever you feel like playing. Great purchase.
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