I regularly check out a lot of sites and servers that provide me with helpful DDR information! This is not an exhaustive guide; it’s just the stuff that I use.
News & General Info
- DDRCommunity – DDR-related news, guides, and more. Also has its own resources list
- Zenius -I- vanisher – BEMANI news, the most comprehensive arcade machine locator, and simfile downloads
- bemanistyle – BEMANI news and reviews, and helpful how-to guides
- RemyWiki – Data about official BEMANI releases and songs
Ranking
- e-amusement – Konami’s system for settings and score keeping
- LIFE4 – Unofficial ranking system with challenges for all levels of play
Song-specific Resources
- true BPM – Shows a handy chart of BPM changes and stops in every song
- DDR Difficulty Tier List – Guide on DDRCommunity that splits song difficulties into fractions
- STATISTIK – Another resource on song difficulties, with separate “clear” and “score” ratings
Machine Info & Maintenance
- hackmycab – Helpful tutorials on cabinet purchasing, maintenance and upgrades
- Rhythm Arcade – Wiki with info on cabs and maintenance. Currently being rebuilt from an earlier version with more articles.
- GameRepair.info – In-depth manuals on BEMANI machines
Simfiles
- StepMania – Dance simulator application
- ITG Packs Release Spreadsheet – Comprehensive resource of thousands of simfile packs
- Simply Love – The de facto modern theme for ITG players
- How To Setup StepMania for Modern Dance Gaming – Details about using SM & SL
YouTube Channels
- yuisin – DDR music and charts, often with helpful claps
- Freestyle Takeover – Compendium of recent and historic dance performances
Facebook Groups
- DDR Players – General DDR discussion
- DDR + ITG Players – Like DDR Players, but edgier
- The Official Buy/Sell/Trade group for rhythm game players – Regular sales of swag, machines, and machine parts
- Private Dance Games Arcade Owner – Nitty-gritty discussion about machine maintenance
- Simfile Showcase – New releases of simfiles by creators
Discord Servers
- Freestyle Takeover – Focused on freestyle techniques and events
- LIFE4 – Discussion about the ranking system
- SF EVOLVED – Discussion about the podcast and stuff happening around the Bay Area
- San Jose DDR Players – Has channels about specific arcades and events in the Bay Area, with a bot that announces who’s logged in where
- bemanistyle – Server for the long-running BEMANI news website
- Rhythm Game Cabs – Discussion for cab owners about collection, maintenance, etc.
Apps (iOS)
- DDR Score Manager A – Scorekeeping tool that syncs with e-amusement (if subscribed to the Paseli basic course)
- e-amusementアプリ – Official app, mostly for sharing scores and managing account information
Podcasts
- The Arrow Panel – SF EVOLVED’s podcast on news, techniques, and events
- Freestyle Takeover – Freestyle-focused discussion, events, and nostalgia