XBOX Video Game System User Manual
WARNING Before playing this game, read the Xbox 360® Instruction
Manual and any peripheral manuals for important safety and health information.
Keep all manuals for future reference. For replacement manuals, see
www.xbox.com/support or call Xbox Customer Support.
Important Health Warning About Playing Video Games
Photosensitive seizures
A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain
visual images, including ashing lights or patterns that may appear in video games.
Even people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed
condition that can cause these “photosensitive epileptic seizures” while watching video
games.
These seizures may have a variety of symptoms, including lightheadedness, altered
vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of arms or legs, disorientation,
confusion, or momentary loss of awareness. Seizures may also cause loss of
consciousness or convulsions that can lead to injury from falling down or striking
nearby objects.
Immediately stop playing and consult a doctor if you experience any of these
symptoms. Parents should watch for or ask their children about the above symptoms—
children and teenagers are more likely than adults to experience these seizures.
The risk of photosensitive epileptic seizures may be reduced by taking the following
precautions: Sit farther from the screen; use a smaller screen; play in a well-lit room;
do not play when you are drowsy or fatigued.
If you or any of your relatives have a history of seizures or epilepsy, consult a doctor
before playing.
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Game Controls ...................................................2
Getting Started .........................................................3
How To Play ............................................................. 5
Mode Select ............................................................. 5
Game Mode ..............................................................6
Party Mode ..............................................................8
Quest Mode ............................................................10
Workout Mode ....................................................... 10
Training Mode ........................................................ 11
Edit Mode ...............................................................12
DJ Mode ................................................................15
Records .................................................................16
Options ..................................................................16
Table of Contents
GAME CONTROLS
1. Insert the Xbox 360
®
Controller into any controller port of the Xbox 360® console. For multiple players, insert
additional controllers.
2. Insert any peripherals (for example, Xbox 360
®
Memory Units) into controller expansion slots as appropriate.
3. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for more information about using the Xbox 360® Controller
to play
DanceDanceRevolution® UNIVERSE 3.
Basic Game Controls
Up, Down, Left and Right movements D-pad m / q / s / o
Navigate Menu options Left Stick and D-pad 1 / 5
Toggle Difficulty Left Stick and D-pad
7 / 3
Up
Y button
Right / Cancel Selection
B button
Down / Confirm Selection
A button
Left
X button
Buttons used in EDIT MODE.
w and x buttons See page 12
Cancel
< button
Start Game
> button
Press and hold
> button Ends the current round and returns
to the previous menu.
NOTE: Some button functions may be different depending on the mode you are playing. Follow the on-screen
instructions or refer to the other sections in this instruction manual for more information.
Controller
X
Y
B
A
Xbox Guide
Up
Left
Right/Cancel Selection
Down / Confirm Selection
Start Game
Cancel
Navigate
Menu / Difficulty
Edit Mode
Up, Down,
Left and Right
movements
Edit Mode
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Konami’s DanceDanceRevolution® UNIVERSE 3. For best results,
we recommend that you read through this manual prior to playing the game.
Konami is constantly striving to improve the quality of our products to give our customers the
best gaming experiences possible. As a result, there may be some slight differences between
versions of the same product, depending on when and where you played the game.
DanceDanceRevolution® UNIVERSE 3 is an original game product created by KONAMI
CORPORATION and Konami Computer Entertainment Hawaii, Inc. The parties reserve,
jointly or individually, the copyrights and other intellectual property rights with respect to this
game product.
Xbox LIVE
Play anyone and everyone, anytime, anywhere on Xbox LIVE®. Build your profile (your
gamer card). Chat with your friends. Download content at Xbox LIVE™ Marketplace. Send
and receive voice and video messages.
Connecting
Before you can use Xbox LIVE®, connect your Xbox 360® console to a high-speed Internet
connection and sign up to become an Xbox LIVE® member. For more information about
connecting, and to determine whether Xbox LIVE® is available in your region, go to www.
xbox.com/live/countries.
Family Settings
These easy and flexible tools enable parents and caregivers to decide which games young
game players can access based on the content rating. For more information, go to
www xbox.com/familysettings.
Setting Up Your XBOX 360® Video Game System
1. Set up your Xbox 360® video game system according to the instructions in its Instruction
Manual.
2. Press the Power button and the status indicator light will light up.
3. Press the Eject button and the disc tray will open.
4. Place the DanceDanceRevolution® UNIVERSE 3 disc on the Disc tray with the label side
facing up and close the disc tray.
5. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for more information about playing
DanceDanceRevolution® UNIVERSE 3.
To avoid damage to discs or the disc drive
• Insert only Xbox 360®-compatible discs into the disc drive.
• Never use oddly shaped discs, such as star-shaped or heart-shaped discs.
• Do not apply labels, stickers, or other foreign objects to discs.
Saving Data
To save edit data, you must have either a Hard Drive (HDD) or a Memory Unit (MU) for your
Xbox 360® video game system.
GETTING STARTED
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USING THE DanceDanceRevolution®CONTROLLER
Caution: Please Read Before Playing
s
Please read the manual included with the DanceDanceRevolution®Controller in addition to this manual before use.
s The DanceDanceRevolution®Controller should be used with care to avoid injury. Konami Digital Entertainment
will not be liable for injuries resulting from improper use of the DanceDanceRevolution
®
Controller.
s
Bare feet should be used to operate the DanceDanceRevolution®Controller. Do not use with shoes or stocking feet.
s Persons with heart and respiratory problems, physical impairments (such as, but not limited to, back, joint, foot,
musculature, and circulatory problems) that limit physical activity, are pregnant, or have been advised by their
physician to limit their physical activity should not use the DanceDanceRevolution
®
Controller.
s Persons under the influence of alcohol, or drugs that could impair a person’s sense of balance, should not use
the DanceDanceRevolution
®
Controller.
s The DanceDanceRevolution
®
Controller should be used on a clean, flat surface. Do not use the
DanceDanceRevolution
®
Controller on concrete, rock or any surface with sharp or abrasive objects.
s Remove furniture or other objects in proximity to the DanceDanceRevolution
®
Controller, and use it in an area
with plenty of space, away from walls or windows.
s Keep the DanceDanceRevolution
®
Controller away from open flame and other heat sources.
s Do not use the DanceDanceRevolution
®
Controller on a wet surface.
s Small children should be monitored at all times when using the DanceDanceRevolution
®
Controller.
s The cord for the DanceDanceRevolution
®
Controller should be placed properly to avoid risk of tripping persons.
s lf two DanceDanceRevolution
®
Controllers are being used, make sure the DanceDanceRevolution®Controllers are
far enough apart to avoid injury to players.
s When the DanceDanceRevolution
®
Controller is not in use, it should be removed from the playing
area and stored properly.
s The DanceDanceRevolution
®
Controller is a delicate piece of machinery. Do not dismantle, modify, or
intentionally abuse the DanceDanceRevolution
®
Controller. Such actions can void your warranty.
s Audio and video disruptions may occur during gameplay due to floor vibrations. Adjust the
location of the DanceDanceRevolution
®
Controller to correct this problem.
s Please do not play the game at times when the noise or vibrations may disturb your neighbors.
: Cancel
: Start Game/
: Confirm Selection
: Confirm Selection
Directional Arrows : Step on the arrows that correspond
to the dance steps on the screen. During a freeze arrow,
stand on the corresponding arrow through the entire
duration of the arrow.
+ :
Resets the current game and returns to the Title Screen.
NOTE: Some button functions may be different
depending on the mode you are playing. Follow the
on-screen instructions or refer to other sections in this
instruction manual for more information.
DANCEDANCEREVOLUTION®CONTROLLER
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B
A
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HOW TO PLAY
DanceDanceRevolution® UNIVERSE 3 is a game that combines quick reflexes and timing with dance music. All you
have to do is press the correct directional buttons or Directional Arrows on the DanceDanceRevolution® Controller that
correspond to the arrow(s) on-screen. The correct dance arrow must be pressed when it crosses the permanent arrows
inside the Step Zone. The Step Zone for each player is located in the upper part of the screen.
Build up your dance meter and continue to the next stage by successfully completing the dance steps. However, if you
continue to miss dance arrows, the dance meter level drops. If the meter drops to zero, the game will end.
TIP: Listen to the music as you play and press the arrows to the rhythm of the beat.
TIP: Keep an eye on the bottom of the screen with navigating menus. Controller options will continually scroll through
the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen.
Starting the Game
After the introductory logos are displayed, the Title Screen
will appear. If your gamertag is signed in, then your Xbox
360® console asks you to select a storage device to save
your data to. If you do not have a storage device in your
Xbox 360® console or have not signed in your gamertag,
you cannot unlock extra content, play Quest Mode, or use
Edit Mode. After you make your selection, you return to
the title screen.
Press the A button or the > button to begin. If you are
playing DanceDanceRevolution® UNIVERSE 3 for the
first time, you will automatically go to the Select Mode
screen. From here you may select HOW TO PLAY, GAME MODE, PARTY MODE, QUEST MODE, WORKOUT MODE,
XBOX LIVE™, TRAINING MODE, EDIT MODE, DJ MODE, RECORDS, or OPTIONS. Confirm all selections with the A
button or the > button.
Note: There are many different songs in DanceDanceRevolution® UNIVERSE 3. Some songs cannot be played until specific
mission targets are cleared. Do your best and try to unlock them all!
SELECT MODE
Select Mode Menu is the Main Menu of the game. From
here you can select from 11 different options.
How to Play
Choose from 11 Beginner classes and 22 different Basic classes.
Game Mode
This is the main mode for DanceDanceRevolution®
UNIVERSE 3.
Party Mode – This mode allows players to dance with
and compete against their friends.
ATTACK:
A head-to-head competition in which individual directional arrow combos attack or defend against your opponent.
BOMB: A competition where two to four players try to blow up their opponent.
SYNC: A two to four player mode in which all the players must sync their steps perfectly.
FREESTYLE: A mode with one to four players where you can dance to your heart’s content. Make whatever steps you
like, just make sure you stick to the beat. When the big arrow flashes onscreen, enter a Fever and use super-fast steps.
TRIPLE: A one to three player mode where each song uses three dance pads.
QUAD: A one to four player mode where each song uses four dance pads.
POINT: A competition based on step accuracy for one to four players.
SCORE: A high score competition involving one to four players simultaneously.
SPEED: Up to four players compete and race to clear all the arrows first or before the song ends.
NONSTOP: Up to four players test their endurance by playing an extended song mix.
RELAY: A competition mode for up to four players!
Quest Mode: Use your victories to unlock the ability to customize the dance avatar of your dreams. With 60 cities to
visit, you’ll have to hone your skills as you move from venue to venue.
Workout Mode: Configure your workout profile and check your progress by entering WORKOUT MODE. This mode
adds fitness goals while counting the number of calories consumed during play. You can also track your results over a
period of time. Once you enable the game will track burned calories no matter what mode you are playing.
Xbox LIVE®: Go online with Xbox LIVE
®
to play with friends and compare scores with people around the country.
Training Mode:
Training Mode is the perfect place to practice those difficult songs.
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