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Beatmania IIDX

is a music video game developed by Konami's music video game division, Bemani, released in Japan on February 26, 1999. The objective is to perform songs using a controller with seven keys and a turntable. Its…

26 February 1999

Beatmania IIDX is a music developed by Bemani, released 26 February 1999 on Arcade.

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What Beatmania IIDX is

Beatmania IIDX is a music game developed by Bemani and released in 1999. It was published by Konami. It is available on Arcade only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

is a music video game developed by Konami's music video game division, Bemani, released in Japan on February 26, 1999. The objective is to perform songs using a controller with seven keys and a turntable. Its cabinet contains a widescreen monitor, massive speakers, and eight spotlights. Bemani later developed several updated versions of IIDX to increased success. The game retrospectively received a positive reception from video game publications for its gameplay and increased difficulty.
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How it plays

It is played from a auditory perspective. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Beatmania IIDX launched on 26 February 1999, within three weeks of Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia, Final Fantasy VIII, Silent Hill and Syphon Filter.

Released around the same time: Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia, Final Fantasy VIII, Silent Hill, Syphon Filter.

Official trailer

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When did Beatmania IIDX come out?
Beatmania IIDX was released on 26 February 1999 for Arcade.

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