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In The Groove 1 for PlayStation 2 FAQ

Where can I get In The Groove?

Check out the Buy In The Groove section for the latest list of retail locations of where to get the home version. You can also order online at www.redoctane.com (http://www.redoctane.com/itggameps2.html).

How much does the game cost?

The MSRP for In The Groove is $39.99, though there are various deals when you purchase online.

I don't own a Dance Pad. Will there be a bundle available?

Yes, there will be a bundle available for In The Groove. We’ll have more information on it soon. Keep checking this site for the latest news about In The Groove!

I own a Dance Pad, but I’m not sure if it's compatible with In The Groove. How can I find out?

Any pad with that supports 4 direction dance games will work with In The Groove. If you have a dance pad that has buttons for the North, South, East, and West directions, you’re set for In The Groove!

Are RedOctane Pads compatible with In The Groove?

Yes, ALL RedOctane (Playstation 1, 2 compatible) Dance Pads are 100% compatible with In The Groove.

What's the big deal about In The Groove? How does it compare to other dance games?

• In The Groove takes dancing games to a new level with the introduction of the Expert difficulty and Marathon courses.
• Expert is a step above what previous entries in the market offer, featuring songs with hundreds of more steps than lower difficulties, as well as implementing new techniques into the step charts.
• Modifiers add an entirely new gameplay element because now arrows spin, change speeds, boomerang, and move in 3D along with over 60 other amazing effects that create additional challenges and endless customization for dance game fans.
• There are over 550 different step charts in the game.

Does this mean that In The Groove is for experienced dance game players only?

Even with all of the additional challenges, we haven't forgotten about beginning-level players. In addition to the four minute training tutorial found in the arcade version, all songs now feature a Novice step chart for people who are just joining the dancing game craze. ITG step choreography also helps players get into the game by matching steps to the obvious beats in the song. With 5 different difficulties in all, no matter how good you are, you’ll find a difficulty that will challenge you and help you get better while still enabling you to, most importantly, have fun!

Modifiers? What are those?

Song modifiers are the best way to make the songs you're already familiar with even more fun and challenging. In The Groove features over 40 song modifiers -- more than any other dancing game before it.

Song modifiers can also be combined, allowing players to get a lot more creative than previous dancing games allowed. This provides more increments of difficulty between the step charts and at the highest level of gameplay.

Where can I play the arcade version of In The Groove?

ITGFreak (http://www.itgfreak.com) has a list of arcade locations worldwide. See "Machine Locations" on their site.

Will In The Groove be coming to the PC or any other consoles?

No other home versions have been announced at this time.

Does the PlayStation 2 version support USB drives?

No, though future versions for the PlayStation 2 may.

Is there online play/support planned for the Playstation 2 version?

No.

Is there a place where In The Groove fans can go to talk about the game?

Yes, check out ITGFreak (http://www.itgfreak.com) or the official Roxor Games/In The Groove forums (http://www.roxorgames.com/phpBB2/).

Why is the timing window slightly larger on ITG PS2 than in the arcade?

The timing windows for the PlayStation 2 are exactly 2ms larger than for the arcade. This is because the input sampling is less accurate on the PS2 (60Hz sample rate) compared to the arcade (100Hz sample rate). With a lower sampling rate and identical timing windows, you will generally get fewer Fantastics than at a higher sampling rate for an identical performance.

The 2ms number was arrived at by playing both the PlayStation 2 game and arcade game side-by-side with the same controller and calibrating the PS2 timing window until our test player consistently achieved the same number of Fantastics on both versions.

If you have any feedback about your experience with this, please send us a comment.