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[–] Pulptastic@midwest.social 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

DDR! My wife and I used to be pro and are looking at getting a home setup. What do you use?

[–] tomkatt@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Currently just using a cheap Ostent soft mat with some silicone grip pads on the bottom. It’s not perfect, but works well enough for my exercise and I can do up to 8+ difficulty songs (honestly can’t handle most 8 currently anyway). It’s convenient to be able to fold the mat up to put away when not in use.

Years back I hard-modded a similar mat, stapling and taping it down to a sheet of 1/4” plyboard and that was fantastic.

If you’re looking for hard pads today, check out L-Tek, they’re about the only one still in business making them.

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Edit - oh, I forgot to mention software. There’s two good options today, Project Outfox (available on Steam) and ITGMania. Both are forks of Stepmania 5.1. Song packs are available online, including both new user stuff and DDR original. I use ITGMania with Project XX Starlight theme for DDR and get most of my songs from https://zenius-i-vanisher.com/v5.2/simfiles.php?category=simfiles