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Deft Beck · May 28, 2016

Seen at the Rising Star Games booth at London MCM.

Seems to be DJMAX Portable Hot Tunes, aka the "best of" game released on the PSP in 2010, but on the 3DS. Notes scroll on the touchscreen, top screen is for the MVs.

http://www.bemanistyle.com/2016/05/28/djmax-encore-announced-for-nintendo-3ds/

Regiruler · May 28, 2016

That sign in the back says Koei Tecmo Europe meaning this is a European (or at least Non-Japan) convention, so I assume that means this is coming West?

Deft Beck · May 28, 2016

Regiruler said:
That sign in the back says Koei Tecmo Europe meaning this is a European (or at least Non-Japan) convention, so I assume that means this is coming West?

Neowiz has been very prudent about Western releases for DJMAX. More than likely, the US and EU will get it.

cj_iwakura · May 28, 2016

At first I was like 'why?', but videos on top screen and charts on the bottom...

It has potential.

Deft Beck · May 28, 2016

cj_iwakura said:
At first I was like 'why?', but videos on top screen and charts on the bottom...

It has potential.

Yeah, and since DJMAX has never been on a Nintendo platform, it's a big untapped market.

Delusibeta · May 28, 2016

Regiruler said:
That sign in the back says Koei Tecmo Europe meaning this is a European (or at least Non-Japan) convention, so I assume that means this is coming West?

The OP did say it was at Rising Star Games' booth at London MCM Comic Con. If its debuting in the West, it's getting a release in the West.

Ikon · May 28, 2016

Hmmm.... This could be good. I fear the buttons may be a bit small/close to each other but maybe I'm misremembering how big the PSP was?

Roubjon · May 28, 2016

Bought. Looks like another rehash of Portable 2 in terms of style, which is kind of hilarious.

Falk · May 28, 2016

cj_iwakura said:
At first I was like 'why?'

3DS has a rather sizable rhythm game fanbase, with everything from PD to Theatrhythm to Rhythm Heaven, etc.

edit: beaten

Deft Beck said:
Yeah, and since DJMAX has never been on a Nintendo platform, it's a big untapped market.

Putosaure · May 28, 2016

I want it all and I want it now.

Oregano · May 28, 2016

Falk said:
3DS has a rather sizable rhythm game fanbase, with everything from PD to Theatrhythm to Rhythm Heaven, etc.

edit: beaten

Considering this is first being shown in the west it's equally about localising a PSP game on a relevant platform in 2016 without having to put in a massive amount of work.

Deft Beck · May 28, 2016

Roubjon said:
Bought. Looks like another rehash of Portable 2 in terms of style, which is kind of hilarious.

Neowiz really has no other ideas.

Oregano said:
Considering this is first being shown in the west it's equally about localising a PSP game on a relevant platform in 2016 without having to put in a massive amount of work.

Right. Though, anyone interested in Portable 2 and its ilk would have gotten the other entries by now. You could have gotten DJMAX Fever, the previous PSP Western title, for as little as $5 when it was faltering at retail.

Maybe I'm wrong and it'll do fine?

Yasumi · May 28, 2016

The Vita wasn't considered for DJMax because the control scheme doesn't feel as good as the PSP's, but this is coming out on 3DS?

Having played rhythm games extensively on PSP, 3DS, and Vita, I really wouldn't want to play something as intense as DJMax on something with such horrible ergonomics, non-mirrored buttons, and imbalanced weight distribution.

Deft Beck · May 28, 2016

Yasumi said:
The Vita wasn't considered for DJMax because the control scheme doesn't feel as good as the PSP's, but this is coming out on 3DS?

Having played rhythm games extensively on PSP, 3DS, and Vita, I really wouldn't want to play something as intense as DJMax on something with such horrible ergonomics, non-mirrored buttons, and imbalanced weight distribution.

They probably picked 3DS because Respect is for the unsaturated PS4 rhythm game market and the Vita already has a lot of rhythm games.

Falk · May 28, 2016

Honestly speaking, if something like Superbeat Xonic can't do well on the platform (and I'm saying "if" - I have no idea how it's doing) then I don't think DJMAX with -maybe- a comparable lineup of new music has any chance.

Superbeat Xonic plays like a dream with VITA controls

ZeroX03 · May 28, 2016

That's cool. I'll buy this. I'll buy any half decent music game for 3DS.

RS4- · May 28, 2016

Maybe I can finally played this. Because fuck those import prices for the psp/vita ones. Then again, I'll just have to wait and see what pricing will be here lol.

Deft Beck · May 28, 2016

RS4- said:
Maybe I can finally played this. Because fuck those import prices for the psp/vita ones. Then again, I'll just have to wait and see what pricing will be here lol.

They're not expensive anymore.

.la1n · May 28, 2016

Always need more Rhythm games in the world, never owned a Vita so always felt like I was missing out on this series. Never could get the iPhone version to work.

Hellraider · May 28, 2016

Deft Beck said:
They probably picked 3DS because Respect is for the unsaturated PS4 rhythm game market and the Vita already has a lot of rhythm games.

Both Vita and 3DS have a lot of rhythm games.

Rephin · May 28, 2016

Mildly interested but I feel that if I want to play Hot Tunes again I'll just boot up a PSP.

Takao · May 28, 2016

Falk said:
Honestly speaking, if something like Superbeat Xonic can't do well on the platform (and I'm saying "if" - I have no idea how it's doing) then I don't think DJMAX with -maybe- a comparable lineup of new music has any chance.

Superbeat Xonic plays like a dream with VITA controls

Actually, I'm thinking the opposite. DJMax seemed pretty dead and burried until 6 months after Superbeat launched. Neowiz is just peddling compilations, so that does come across as a reactionary move.

DooMAGE · May 28, 2016

Played the series so much on my PSP, I'll buy !

Peru · May 28, 2016

Well! We're getting a good bunch of interesting endgame 3DS entries before it bows out.

Colonel Mustard · May 28, 2016

Peru said:
Well! We're getting a good bunch of interesting endgame 3DS entries before it bows out.

Yup.

3DS' final year continues to deliver.

ladyluthien · May 28, 2016

Awesome! I've never ventured into this series but have always wanted to. I still want to check out the Vita installments.
Yay for more rhythm games!

Adam Prime · May 28, 2016

YYEEESSSSSSSSS!!

My favorite games on PSP, I imported all of them , I can't wait for this.

Jotamide · May 28, 2016

Now I know why PM Studios never made Hot Tunes available on Vita.

Koppai · May 28, 2016

Well this is cool and unexpected announcement!

Grim Patron · May 28, 2016

Yasumi said:
The Vita wasn't considered for DJMax because the control scheme doesn't feel as good as the PSP's, but this is coming out on 3DS?

Having played rhythm games extensively on PSP, 3DS, and Vita, I really wouldn't want to play something as intense as DJMax on something with such horrible ergonomics, non-mirrored buttons, and imbalanced weight distribution.

Yea makes no sense lol. Ill still buy this though.

llehuty · May 28, 2016

Rhythm games catalogue on 3DS is amazing. Will check this out for sure.

Where is osu, tho?

Deft Beck · May 28, 2016

llehuty said:
Rhythm games catalogue on 3DS is amazing. Will check this out for sure.

Where is osu, tho?

Ouendan 3, you mean? There's no way Nintendo would let a clone release on the device when they own the Ouendan/EBA IP.

LambdaTeos · May 28, 2016

OMG! YES!!! DJMAX IS BACK(for the second time, first as PS4 game)

I remember a long time ago there were rumors of a Ds or 3ds djmax game, also about an xbox version...

God I love music games so much, and djmax is one of the best for me...

Too bad I live in Mexico, Portable 3 is only available in the NA store, so I can't play it u.u

sixteen-bit · May 28, 2016

Unexpected. This is awesome!

Zonic · May 28, 2016

Huuuuhhhhhh. I'd still probably get it on PS4, but neat to see this coming to 3DS, meaning a new market will be able to try this game out.

Hell, if it wasn't for my fear of how grindy heavy it'll be to unlock everything, I'd probably get both just so I can have one for on the go + headphones.

Deft Beck · May 28, 2016

LambdaTeos said:
OMG! YES!!! DJMAX IS BACK(for the second time, first as PS4 game)

I remember a long time ago there were rumors of a Ds or 3ds djmax game, also about an xbox version...

God I love music games so much, and djmax is one of the best for me...

Too bad I live in Mexico, Portable 3 is only available in the NA store, so I can't play it u.u

Portable 3 is disappointing. Mostly remixes, grindy, difficulty levels are uneven

Zonic said:
Huuuuhhhhhh. I'd still probably get it on PS4, but neat to see this coming to 3DS, meaning a new market will be able to try this game out.

Hell, if it wasn't for my fear of how grindy heavy it'll be to unlock everything, I'd probably get both just so I can have one for on the go + headphones.

Get the PS4 one.

LambdaTeos · May 28, 2016

Deft Beck said:
Portable 3 is disappointing. Mostly remixes, grindy, difficulty levels are uneven

Oh, I know it's kinda disappointing, but I still like the game, and since I don't have a psp, it kinda sucks that I cannot play it within legal methods.

Superbeat xonic is doing an excellent job to make me feel that excitement again n.n

The Main Event · May 28, 2016

Played the shit out of them on my PSP. Insta-bought.

The Last Wizard · May 28, 2016

Takao said:
Actually, I'm thinking the opposite. DJMax seemed pretty dead and burried until 6 months after Superbeat launched. Neowiz is just peddling compilations, so that does come across as a reactionary move.

Reactionary maybe, but since it allows me to play all my favorites again since I no longer have a psp I couldn't care less.

Falk said:
Honestly speaking, if something like Superbeat Xonic can't do well on the platform (and I'm saying "if" - I have no idea how it's doing) then I don't think DJMAX with -maybe- a comparable lineup of new music has any chance.

Superbeat Xonic plays like a dream with VITA controls

I like xonic but I dislike how there are no videos during gameplay:/

Still in for ps4, hoping they update the videos to hd.

Deft Beck · May 28, 2016

The Last Wizard said:
Reactionary maybe, but since it allows me to play all my favorites again since I no longer have a psp I couldn't care less.

I like xonic but I dislike how there are no videos during gameplay:/

Still in for ps4, hoping they update the videos to hd.

There are videos during the Guilty Gear and Magical Beat DLC songs.

GKSilKamina · May 28, 2016

Definitely wasn't expecting this.

My 3DS hasn't been getting much love lately, so I'll probably pick Encore up.

LambdaTeos · May 28, 2016

The Last Wizard said:
Reactionary maybe, but since it allows me to play all my favorites again since I no longer have a psp I couldn't care less.

I like xonic but I dislike how there are no videos during gameplay:/

I would have loved for videos, the blazblue song with the op video in the back looks really good, and the vita makes videos look gorgeous

pinkurocket · May 28, 2016

Yesssss this is awesome!

patientx · May 28, 2016

The only problem here is ds screen can't multitouch. It works for osu,rhythm heaven etc. but here ... I don't know...

Deft Beck · May 28, 2016

patientx said:
The only problem here is ds screen can't multitouch. It works for osu,rhythm heaven etc. but here ... I don't know...

There likely won't be touchscreen controls.

xzeldax3 · May 29, 2016

I never expected this. DJMAX is one of my favorite video game series!

BasilZero · May 29, 2016

Awesome news!

I love DJMax! Played the PSP games and loved it - I'll check this one out

!

PreyingShark · May 29, 2016

patientx said:
The only problem here is ds screen can't multitouch. It works for osu,rhythm heaven etc. but here ... I don't know...

This is normal, traditional DJMAX, not what's on the Vita.

dreamlongdead · May 29, 2016

I will certainly look out for this one! I already own Theathrythm: Curtain Call and Hatsune Miku Project Mirai DX for the 3DS.

More rhythm games is always a good thing. Vita and 3DS are both pretty solid in this department.

Fusilli Craig · May 29, 2016

I had always wondered why we hadn't seen a DJMAX entry on the 3DS family given its install base; happy to see that change.

Portable systems are my favourite methods to play rhythm games (headphones, no lag) so I'll definitely be supporting their first 3DS effort.

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