CD OST has 27 songs...
Okay, just checked the disc and according to the manual, inside, it has 27 songs. Wow. I guess the songs may be compressed? In any case, I can't listen to it at work, as my CPU is vertical, and the disc keeps falling out, when I try to close the file. I'll try it at home where I have several CD players which are horizontal. More later, on the sounds of the tunes.

Portable Audition Review - First Impressions
Okay, got my hands on a copy of Portable Audition Limited Edition, this morning, June 5, at 10:30 a.m. Here are my first impressions.

Graphics and Intro:
Great intro video with a catchy tune, and in Korean, as I recall. Very pop! We watch as an underground subway stop turns into a dance floor with speakers popping up from all directions. About 3 minutes long.

All in game screens are in English, for the most part, very easy to navigate. Modes Include: Free; Standard; Network; Jukebox; Options (I may have forgotten one or two modes)

Gameplay:
Yes, this game totally reminds me of Bust A Groove/Move gameplay. You are on a "stage" and dancing next to another dancer. You start, and hear a voice say start: The some arrow codes come up, and you have to hit the arrows in the order that is shown. I think you have to hit the last arrow symbol on the 4th beat, which clearly shows. I tried this for a few songs, and got several "perfects" I think. But I kept "losing."

When the screen came up showing my results, I saw had received 7 "poors." Confusing. I turned to the included manual, but it is 100% Korean. Can't read any of it.

I'll definitely look for a FAQ or on-line help for this or the PC version to play better. I think I've seen some on-line PC version boards that were quite active.

Limited Edition Extras:
Mini CD is the OST. I thought OST stood for "Original Soundtrack" which included 90% of the songs. But this soundtrack seems to only have 3 or 4 songs. I'll confirm that in a following post. There's a Key Chain, or Cell phone cord, a blank diary, with colorful pages, and some images from the game; a coupon, I think for PC version "cash" to buy stuff on-line; and a calendar for 2007, which is about 5 months too late. Everything is packaged in a very attractive "retro" style picture of a turntable, the size of a 45 record, on the box. The back of the box has a large picture with just about every character from the game.

I think everything is cute and nice, but would not buy this edition unless you're a big fan. I'm not sorry I have it though, just a bit disappointed. Does not compare to other Limited Edition packages I've purchased. But definitely a nice gift package.

Lasting impressions:
Overall, I feel that this game will be fun. I love the games Bust a Groove/Move 1 and 2, my favorite from the Playstation 2 days, and feel that I'll learn to love this one too. I just hope I can figure out the Gameplay modes, and understand the strategy to win. All in good time.

MC White

Portable Audition Review - First Impressions
Okay, got my hands on a copy of Portable Audition Limited Edition, this morning, June 5, at 10:30 a.m. Thanks to Play-Asia for for excellent service, and quick shipping. Thanks for offering Fed-Ex now, as I really prefer them over UPS!

Here are my first impressions.

Graphics and Intro:
Great intro video with a catchy tune, and in Korean, as I recall. Very pop! We watch as an underground subway stop turns into a dance floor with speakers popping up from all directions. About 3 minutes long.

All in game screens are in English, for the most part, very easy to navigate. Modes Include: Free; Standard; Network; Jukebox; Options (I may have forgotten one or two modes)

Gameplay:
Yes, this game totally reminds me of Bust A Groove/Move gameplay. You are on a "stage" and dancing next to another dancer. You start, and hear a voice say start: The some arrow codes come up, and you have to hit the arrows in the order that is shown. I think you have to hit the last arrow symbol on the 4th beat, which clearly shows. I tried this for a few songs, and got several "perfects" I think. But I kept "losing."

When the screen came up showing my results, I saw had received 7 "poors." Confusing. I turned to the included manual, but it is 100% Korean. Can't read any of it.

I'll definitely look for a FAQ or on-line help for this or the PC version to play better. I think I've seen some on-line PC version boards that were quite active.

Limited Edition Extras:
Mini CD is the OST. I thought OST stood for "Original Soundtrack" which included 90% of the songs. But this soundtrack seems to only have 3 or 4 songs. I'll confirm that in a following post. There's a Key Chain, or Cell phone cord, a blank diary, with colorful pages, and some images from the game; a coupon, I think for PC version "cash" to buy stuff on-line; and a calendar for 2007, which is about 5 months too late. Everything is packaged in a very attractive "retro" style picture of a turntable, the size of a 45 record, on the box. The back of the box has a large picture with just about every character from the game.

I think everything is cute and nice, but would not buy this edition unless you're a big fan. I'm not sorry I have it though, just a bit disappointed. Does not compare to other Limited Edition packages I've purchased. But definitely a nice gift package.

Lasting impressions:
Overall, I feel that this game will be fun. I love the games Bust a Groove/Move 1 and 2, my favorite from the Playstation 2 days, and feel that I'll learn to love this one too. I just hope I can figure out the Gameplay modes, and understand the strategy to win. All in good time.

MC White

Wonderful game, horrible lag
Even if your in korea at the time. the game itself is slow because of the graphics, the wireless connection is just...