Others say...

"Perfect for beginners"
This dance pad is the perfect one if your new to any of the dancing series. It's cheap, not too thick, and will last you. Once you start getting into standard and heavy the pad will start to fail you, but this pad is great for kids who are just goofing off and wanting to have fun. There are probably cheaper places to find this mat also. So if you just want to play DDR in your spare time and don't plan to be really good at it, this is the pad for you, if not, you might want to go for a thicker pad.

"Fine at First"
When the game "Dance Dance Revoloution" came out for PS2, I was overjoyed.
Instantly I went out and bought the game/dance mat bundle avaliable, and it was just like playing in my local arcade.
But as I used it and moved on through the game, onto harder songs, I found that it was becoming more and more difficult to dance.
Why?
The back of my dance mat had torn from me using the back arrow and my left and right arrow were becoming less responsive after every play.
Overall, I recommend this item though, simply because no matter what brand you buy, the dance mat will always, eventually wear out.
And the game (being fantastic) would hardly be worth playing without it.


"Wish the pad were this cheap when I first got the game....."
The pad slides when you start doing the Standard levels and need to move your feet faster.

These buttons seem to loose their sensitivity after awhile. grr.

My boyfriend has big feet--- and he's always pressing multiple buttons at once on accident....

"Great Mat For Beginners But Get It On eBay!"
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).

"...What a shame..."
This was the first kind of DDR mat i've ever bought for my DDR game when I got it about 8 months ago. These pads are durable, but better made for beginners. When I play heavy mode songs, I slide clear cut across the carpet, and I dont even push very hard. I reccomend actually buying an official Konami pad, because these stick to the floor better and stay in place. Of course, when I always play against someone, I end up against a wall and my pad rides into it, while my friend is in place the whole time. >>; Do not buy this if your a good DDR player. This is for beginners only.

I really only had a few problems with mine. Ive had them for 8 months and it hasnt ripped or anything. So sometimes the sensors get out of position.. but they do go back. My two pads are fine. Although I usually have to drag my pad back to the other side of the room after I play one heavy song. X_X;