Beatmania IIDX 9th Style
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Beatmania IIDX 9th Style is the 9th game in the beatmania IIDX
series of music video game
s. It was released in arcades by Konami
in 2003. The game features over 50 new songs, some of which can be unlocked using Konami's e-Amusement
platform - which made its official debut on 9th Style.
The interface used by 9th Style is more modern and crisper looking than previous styles, taking advantage of the better graphics capabilities of the new PC based hardware which 9th Style now utilizes. The new hardware also eliminates the separate DVD player which was used on previous versions for background videos, as all the videos and data are now stored on the hard drive contained within the machine.
PC-based platform nicknamed the Bemani PC instead of the PlayStation
-based Bemani Twinkle hardware which had been used since the beginning of the series. The improved platform had its benefits, such as better graphics capabilities, network support through e-Amusement, larger storage, and background videos being stored on the hard drive along with the game data (dropping the need for a separate DVD player).
The new platform however, became blamed for a multitude of issues with 9th Style, such as longer load times and off-sync timing windows on some songs.
on March 21, 2005. As with other IIDX home releases, it contains all the new songs from the Arcade version, revivals from older styles, and new songs. The home version also features higher quality graphics than previous versions, and S/PDIF
audio output for higher quality sound. Of note, the console version of 9th Style does not suffer from the same timing issues as the Arcade version.
The engine and UI of 9th Style (but recolored Purple and Orange) was also used for the US release of Beatmania.
Notable songs from this version include:
Beatmania IIDX
is a series of rhythm video games and the sequel to Beatmania that was first introduced by Konami in Japan on February 26, 1999. IIDX has since spawned over 19 arcade releases and over 13 console releases on the Sony PlayStation 2...
series of music video game
Music video game
A music video game, also commonly known as a music game, is a video game where the gameplay is meaningfully and often almost entirely oriented around the player's interactions with a musical score or individual songs...
s. It was released in arcades by Konami
Konami
is a Japanese leading developer and publisher of numerous popular and strong-selling toys, trading cards, anime, tokusatsu, slot machines, arcade cabinets and video games...
in 2003. The game features over 50 new songs, some of which can be unlocked using Konami's e-Amusement
E-AMUSEMENT
e-AMUSEMENT is an online service offered worldwide by Konami to enable exclusive online features in games, such as Internet Rankings and unlockable content. It is utilized by multiple Konami games as listed below, including the arcade and the PlayStation 2 platforms.- Magnetic Cards :Before 2006,...
platform - which made its official debut on 9th Style.
The interface used by 9th Style is more modern and crisper looking than previous styles, taking advantage of the better graphics capabilities of the new PC based hardware which 9th Style now utilizes. The new hardware also eliminates the separate DVD player which was used on previous versions for background videos, as all the videos and data are now stored on the hard drive contained within the machine.
Gameplay
Core gameplay remained the same on 9th Style. 5-key mode has been removed and replaced by a separate 5-key modifier, which can be used on any song on any difficulty.Hardware upgrade
9th Style was the first version of Beatmania IIDX to use a new Windows XPWindows XP
Windows XP is an operating system produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops and media centers. First released to computer manufacturers on August 24, 2001, it is the second most popular version of Windows, based on installed user base...
PC-based platform nicknamed the Bemani PC instead of the PlayStation
PlayStation
The is a 32-bit fifth-generation video game console first released by Sony Computer Entertainment in Japan on December 3, .The PlayStation was the first of the PlayStation series of consoles and handheld game devices. The PlayStation 2 was the console's successor in 2000...
-based Bemani Twinkle hardware which had been used since the beginning of the series. The improved platform had its benefits, such as better graphics capabilities, network support through e-Amusement, larger storage, and background videos being stored on the hard drive along with the game data (dropping the need for a separate DVD player).
The new platform however, became blamed for a multitude of issues with 9th Style, such as longer load times and off-sync timing windows on some songs.
e-Amusement
9th Style was the first version of IIDX to have support for Konami's new e-Amusement system, which can be used for the saving of stats and records to "entry cards". The entry cards were magnetic cards usually containing game artwork, inserted into a card reader mounted on the sides of the cabinet, and protected by a 4-digit pin. The cards could save stats and scores in between games, allowing new features such as the ability to sort songs by a player's previous performance on it (by letter grades, clear status, or full combos). When connected to the internet, scores could also be uploaded to the internet, but unlike future implementations, this was entirely optional. 9th Style did not require a network connection for full e-Amusement compatibility, and thus could be used while offline too. 10th Style however, would require a network connection to use e-Amusement.Extra Stage
An extra stage can be earned for meeting specific criteria on the final stage. If the last stage is played on Another with Hard Mode enabled on any song rated a Flashing 7, and the player gets a AAA, the player is able to play PARANOiA survivor MAX by 290, well known as the boss song of DDR Extreme. If the stage is played on hard mode and an a grade of AAA is obtained, the player is forced to play One More Extra Stage, this song being Quasar by Outphase. On the PS2 version, getting an A is sufficient.Home version
A home version of 9th Style was released in Japan for the PlayStation 2PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Sony as part of the PlayStation series. Its development was announced in March 1999 and it was first released on March 4, 2000, in Japan...
on March 21, 2005. As with other IIDX home releases, it contains all the new songs from the Arcade version, revivals from older styles, and new songs. The home version also features higher quality graphics than previous versions, and S/PDIF
S/PDIF
S/PDIF is a digital audio interconnect used in consumer audio equipment over relatively short distances. The signal is transmitted over either a coaxial cable with RCA connectors or a fiber optic cable with TOSLINK connectors. S/PDIF interconnects components in home theaters and other digital high...
audio output for higher quality sound. Of note, the console version of 9th Style does not suffer from the same timing issues as the Arcade version.
The engine and UI of 9th Style (but recolored Purple and Orange) was also used for the US release of Beatmania.
Songs
This is the complete list of new songs from the arcade version of Beatmania IIDX 9th Style. Songs highlighted green need to be unlocked. The Extra Stage is "PARANOIA survivor MAX", while the One More Extra Stage is "quasar".| Genre | Song | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| TRANCE CORE | "Abyss -The Heavens Remix-" | dj TAKA remixed by Ryu* |
| RAVE | "ACT" | RAM |
| ELECTRONICA | "ADVANCE" | SLAKE |
| ENSEMBLE | "ATOMIC AGE" | SHUNZZY |
| NRG | "BAD BOY BASS!! (dj Remo-con MIX)" | Y&Co. |
| SPIRITUAL | "bag" | Reven-G |
| ULTRA ROCK BEAT | "Be Rock U (1998 burst style)" | NAOKI |
| TECHNO | "BREEDING" | SLAKE |
| ROCOCO TEK | "BRIGHTNESS DARKNESS" | SPARKER |
| FRENCH BOSSA | "CHARLOTTE" | Db.Saka feat.Piasa |
| HEALIN' HARDCORE | "Cradle" | positive MA feat. akino |
| MIXTURE | "Distress" | dj TAKA remixed by TaQ |
| ELECTRO POP | "Dreamin' Sun" | Yu Takami |
| TRANCE | "e-motion 2003 -romantic extra-" | e.o.s remixed by dj TAKA |
| TECHNO | "ECHOES" | DRAGOON |
| LATIN GROOVE | "FESTA DO SOL" | Mt.Circle |
| FUNK SHUFFLE | "fun" | Mr.T |
| TURKISH PIANO 'N' BASS | "Golden Horn" | Osamu Kubota |
| POPS | "Honey" | good-cool |
| EUROBEAT | "HYPER EUROBEAT (2DX style)" | NAOKI feat. PAULA TERRY |
| EXTREME GRANGE | "I can fly,I've got reason" | Yu Takami |
| EUROBEAT | "I Was The One (80's EUROBEAT STYLE)" | good-cool remixed by NAOKI |
| EUROBEAT | "I'm In Love Again -Y&CO. EURO MIX-" | dj TAKA remixed by Y&Co. |
| DRUM 'N' BASS | "Karma" | TaQ |
| LOLIPOP | "Let's say Hello!" | Takuma Saiki |
| TRANCE | "Let The Snow Paint Me (Y&Co. Remix)" | Sana remixed by Y&Co. |
| SOUL | "lights" | flare |
| TECHNO | "Logic Board" | dj nagureo |
| FORKTRONICA | "LOVE IS DROWNING" | SLAKE feat.EMIKO |
| J-HAPPY HARDCORE | "LOVE♥SHINE" | 小坂りゆ |
| TECHNO | "lower world" | D.J.SETUP |
| GOSPEL | "Make A Difference" | Lala Moore with CoCoRo*Co |
| EUROBEAT | "MARIA (I believe...)" | NAOKI feat. PAULA TERRY |
| POST ROCK | "moon_child" | 少年ラジオ |
| HARDCORE RAVE | "one or eight" | sampling masters AYA |
| HOUSE | "OVER THE CLOUDS -Flying Grind mix-" | Lala Moore remixed by Flying Grind |
| TRANCE | "POWER DREAM" | PINK PONG |
| TRANCE | "Prelude" | NAOKI underground |
| PSYCHEDELIC | "Quickening" | dj TAKA |
| R&B | "Really Love" | 大部真由美 |
| ELECTRO 2 STEP | "RISLIM -Remix-" | ric remixed by Hisashi Nawata |
| GABBA | "rottel-the-Mercury-" | sampling masters MEGA |
| HAPPY HANDBAG | "Silvia Drive" | dj TAKA feat. Noria |
| DRUM 'N' BASS | "SNOW" | RAM |
| TRANCE | "STAR FIELD" | SADA |
| HAPPY HARDCORE | "SWEET SWEET ♥ MAGIC" | jun |
| HIP HOP | "SWEETEST SAVAGE" | ASLETICS |
| TECHNO | "SWITCH" | RAM |
| FILTER HOUSE | "The Biggest Roaster" | D.J.Spugna |
| ELECTRONICA | "The end of my spiritually" | EeL |
| 2 STEP | "traces -tracing you mix-" | TaQ remixed by kors k feat. U |
| EUROBEAT | "Two DAYS OF LOVE" | tiger YAMATO with マイク吉川 feat. ma-sa |
| EPIC HOUSE | "u gotta groove -extended joy style-" | dj nagureo remixed by Mr.T |
| US HARD HOUSE | "WANNA TELL THAT WORD" | SADA |
| HOUSE | "Your Body" | good-cool feat. Aundréa L. Hopkins |
| ボデー | "ライオン好き" | AKIRA YAMAOKA |
| HOUSE | "真夏の花・真夏の夢" | Sana |
| テクノチョップ | "昭和企業戦士荒山課長" | AKIRA YAMAOKA |
| JUNGLE MIXTURE | "PARANOIA survivor MAX" | 290 |
| TRANCE | "quasar" | OutPhase |
Notable songs from this version include:
- Rislim ~remix~ - a remix of Rislim from 5th Style. The song is a subject of an unfunny inside joke in the IIDX community, involving a player's fondness for the song, and specific times on when to actually play it.
- rottel-the-Mercury - a continuation of sampling masters MEGA's series of Rotterdam technoRotterdam technoRotterdam Techno is a genre of hard techno. The genre is mostly only known in Japan, where genres often have different names compared to those of the Western dance music world. Typically, Rotterdam Techno features samples of British rock vocals and harder synths...
songs. The video contains many scenes of food preparation and fishing, creating a double meaning for the title (where Mercury can either be a planetMercury (planet)Mercury is the innermost and smallest planet in the Solar System, orbiting the Sun once every 87.969 Earth days. The orbit of Mercury has the highest eccentricity of all the Solar System planets, and it has the smallest axial tilt. It completes three rotations about its axis for every two orbits...
in relation to their previous song rottel-the-sun, or a chemicalMercury (element)Mercury is a chemical element with the symbol Hg and atomic number 80. It is also known as quicksilver or hydrargyrum...
sometimes found in fish) - PARANOiA survivor MAX - well known as the hardest song on the then-recently released DDR Extreme. The song is one of several crossovers from Extreme that are present on 9th Style. It is also the first Extra Stage song to be removed on later arcades, as it was removed on Beatmania IIDX 14: GoldBeatmania IIDX 14: GoldBeatmania IIDX 14: Gold is the 14th game in the beatmania IIDX series of music video games. It was released in arcades by Konami on February 21, 2007. The game features over 45 new songs, some of which are unlocked over Konami's e-Amusement platform...