Dance Dance Revolution PS1 box art

PlayStation · Music & Rhythm

Dance Dance Revolution

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SystemPlayStation
Released1999
GenreMusic & Rhythm
DeveloperKCET
PublisherKonami
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesDance Dance Revolution
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

Dance Dance Revolution is a rhythm game released in 1999 for the PlayStation, developed by KCET and published by Konami.

It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. Among the 20 PS1 music & rhythm games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.

It is part of the Dance Dance Revolution series; on the PS1 you can also try Dance Dance Revolution Konamix, Dance Dance Revolution and Dance Dance Revolution Best Hits. The series also appears on other systems with Dance Dance Revolution Disney Dancing Museum (N64) and Dance Dance Revolution 2ndMix (Dreamcast). KCET also made Silent Hill, Pro Evolution Soccer and Suikoden II for the PS1.

Dance Dance Revolution supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you play on a TV with noticeable input lag

What playing Dance Dance Revolution is like

Music and rhythm games challenge your timing by asking you to hit inputs in sync with the beat.

Tip for newcomers: Modern TVs can add input lag that throws off timing; use your TV's game mode if rhythm feels off.

Dance Dance Revolution gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Dance Dance Revolution cheats & codes

20 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

P1 Infinite Groove800CC136 07FF
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Dance Dance Revolution walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

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Dance Dance Revolution FAQ

When did Dance Dance Revolution come out on the PS1?

Dance Dance Revolution was released for the PlayStation in 1999.

Who made Dance Dance Revolution?

It was developed by KCET and published by Konami.

Is Dance Dance Revolution multiplayer?

Yes. Dance Dance Revolution supports up to 2 players.

How long does Dance Dance Revolution take to play?

As a rhythm game, Dance Dance Revolution typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Dance Dance Revolution on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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