Imagine our surprise when we found this magically delicious Korean treat hiding in the PlayStation booth. We did the investigative footwork and no, DJ Max Portable 2 is not coming stateside. Sony only brought the import rhythm title to GDC to show both publishers and developers what kind of unique titles are possible on their hand held system. So unless a deep pocketed publisher saw Pentavision's sequel and liked what they saw, this predominately English title will remain exclusive to Korea.
We didn't have time to cry over missed opportunities as we were too busy checking out the new features. DJ Max 2 sports a new Fever ability that acts a whole lot like Guitar Hero's Star Power. By successfully hitting notes, you fill up your Fever ability which, when activated, speeds up the notes and applies a 2x score multiplier. By filling up yet another Fever, you can activate it again for a 3x multiplier, so on and so forth until -- well, we got it up to six and it was getting mighty hard to read.
DJ Max Portable 2 will be shipping out from import shops come the end of March.
(Page 1) Reader Comments
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but it's not coming to usa.
tough shit. sorry sony
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Still, the first game almost justified my purchase of a PSP. I'll gladly import this one.
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It's more like playing Beatmania with a D-Pad and buttons.
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But since I don't have a psp anymore nor do I wish to spend more than 50$ on one, I wasn't aware that it was region free. It's good to know. when psp price drops I'll definitely look to picking this up.
Thanks.
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Why can't they make a Guitar Hero for the PSP? Hear me out.. The PSP has a mini USB port, why not make a mini guitar to plug into it? It would mainly only work on road trips but it could totally work, and would totally kick ass. Please make this Activision, you know you want to. And now you know I want you to.
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Jeez, do you have that sentence programed to your keyboard? I'm surprised no said "My PSP is collecting dust" yet. I understand that some of you people don't like or play certain systems but can some of you say something different once in awhile.
"Hipocracy to the best, Sony hates importers but hey, when it's to their benifit, they're pro-import. Fuck you Sony." - ssuk
So Sony is person? Who hates importers? You need to be more specific man. First of all highly doubt every single person who works at Sony hates importers? And 2nd of all, where did you hear that Sony hates importers?
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And incidenty, who's saying Play-Asias prices are nuts? $3-$4 for cheapest shipping, most PSP games are $40-$50... Princess Corwn The Best edition is coming out soon on their website for $30. They are usually pretty fair on pricing. Hell, I have the Asia version of Assassin's Creed preordered with a 12" figure for $59.90....
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PS: to the comment re: guitar hero for PSP, great idea...I'm still waiting for an adapter to use a PS2 dual-shock controller via mini-USB. If it's battery life on the PSP they're worried about, disable the shock portion OR bundle in the higher mA battery with controller for ~$40-50.
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And... why did the lyric read: "i want to take it deep inside"
um...???
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Welcome to the reason why it will either not come stateside or come drastically changed. Not to mention licensing issues.
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Maybe it's just me. I didn't say "nuts", though.
Plus, I always go for the more expensive shipping over the non-trackable ones. Lost my package the first time and just like to play it safe.
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No worries about that. Play-asia always follows ceast and desist requests.
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Imagine if they'd had 'em play this. Bayer's stock would shoot through the roof.
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Is it anything like this: http://psp.ign.com/articles/712/712121p1.html
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Gitaroo Man has a set path through the game and likewise, has a limited soundtrack because of that. Gitaroo Man also has a dramatically different way of inputting the tones. Guitaroo Man more closely resembles titles like Parappa The Rappa or Space Channel 5.
DJ Max Portable however more closely resembles titles like DDR, PIU, Beatmania, and Pop'N Music. DJ Max 2 will have about 60 all new songs (according to the trailer... found here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brRQHFruRE0) and features interesting animated videos in the backgrounds. Also, while Beatmania has a HUGE learning curve, nOOb Beatmania players have found DJ Max to be quite approachable. Even veteran Beatmania players can find something challenging in DJ Max.
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Indeed this game is sorta like IIDX for PSP, one of the reasons I like it because IIDX is a great rhythm game.
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how do you hold both?
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