Xbox Dance Pad Non Slip

Still, I have no trouble with the responsiveness and didn't really see a soft pad that looked to be better. My suggestion: start with something like this (the game I got did not come with any pad, so I bought this one) and if you feel the DDR craze, pony up the cash for a hard, arcade quality pad and keep this one for when the guests come over.


Great Mat But Get One On eBay!   March 2, 2005
M. Boone (Manhattan, IL United States)
30 out of 31 found this review helpful

This mat is great for beginners. It won't last too long for advance users but this mat is a great way for a beginners to learn how to play. Some people recommend duct tapping plywood on the bottom of the mat some it responds better, but if you get a mat anywhere, I STRONGLY RECOMMEND getting one on eBay. Usually, they are brand new and factory sealed. They usually come in a sets of two (one for you and a friend) and sell for about $8.50 like this one (either in XBox or PS2) and $15.95 for shipping (The Buy It Now price on eBay is usually $8.50 but you can still bid on it to save a couple of bucks). Shipping for these mats on amazon.com are $4.49 for 3-5 day shipping and $8.98 for two day shipping so you still come out ahead on eBay. I got a mat that retails for $130 (its sort of like the mat that sells for $99 here; its more expensive because it has extra padding and it will last longer) for $20 and $25 dollar shipping. For hardcore fans who really got some moves and play the DDR games a lot, eBay has the metal dance mats with the bar (looks exactly like the one in the arcades) for about $150 (not including shipping). Otherwise, this is an awesome mat but if you want to save money and get one for when a friend comes over, get one on eBay (if you get one on eBay, search ddr or search ddr extreme).


A good pad   January 30, 2004
A. Jimenez (Boston, MA)
23 out of 26 found this review helpful

This pad will get the job done for DDR Ultramix. The buttons are sensitive enough for the game and it has a decent amount of padding. It's very similar to the soft Konami pad that came bundled with DDR Ultramix.

However, there are a few cons to the pad. First, it's recognized as a regular controller on Xbox Live. Also, the ports at the top of the pad do not support the headset (which the Konami pad does). It will only take memory cards. So if you want to play online, you are better off with the Konami pad that came with the game (which you cannot buy more of).

However, these are great for extra pads when you have friends over. Personally, I bought two of them so I could then "mod" them by giving them a hard cover. I did this with plexiglass squares and a hardboard. Directions to do this can be found with a search for "DDR Chubby Pad" on the internet.

I came out with two really nice pads that will last a long time.


Horrible!! Big Waste of Money   October 20, 2005
Jack Orwell (Castle Rock, CO USA)
16 out of 17 found this review helpful

I am a big DDR fan, and was very dissapointed with this mat. On the third day of recieving, my down arrow was broken, and Naki's telephone and website are out of service. My friend owns a Konami mat, and they are very good, but I have to save up for one, which is a pain. That might sound sad, but I am only 14 and they cost 50 bucks!