Konami Ships Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix for the Xbox

Konami's First-ever Xbox Live(tm) Title Brings Dancing Phenomenon to an All-New Audience of Gamers

REDWOOD CITY, CALIF. - November 19, 2003 - Konami Digital Entertainment - America, a division of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today announced that the newest addition to its popular interactive dancing series, Dance Dance Revolution ULTRAMIX(tm) for the Xbox(tm) video game system from Microsoft, has shipped to retail outlets nationwide. The first Dance Dance Revolution(tm) game on the Xbox(tm), Dance Dance Revolution ULTRAMIX(tm) offers new songs and gameplay modes, including head-to-head competition online via the Xbox Live(tm) service. 

"Dance Dance Revolution ULTRAMIX(tm) introduces the worldwide dancing phenomenon to a whole new audience of gamers with an exciting roster of music, new gameplay innovations and online play," said Jason Enos, Product Manager at Konami Digital Entertainment - America. "From its inception, Dance Dance Revolution has developed a large fan base and now this community can be further connected to each other using Xbox Live(tm)."

Dance Dance Revolution ULTRAMIX(tm) takes the dancing series to new heights with networked gameplay and downloadable content for Xbox(tm) owners. Gamers can compete with up to four players online, talk live with other Dance Dance Revolution(tm) fans and download new songs using the Xbox Live(tm) service. The game includes more than 45 hit tracks, and downloadable songs will be available in packs of 5 songs for $5.00.

An all-new CHALLENGE MODE and BATTLE MODE have also been added to keep players on their feet all night long. Up to four players can compete simultaneously offline in BATTLE MODE for the ultimate party mix or players can dance their way through various rounds to reach specific objectives in CHALLENGE MODE. For fans that are looking for a workout, the WORKOUT MODE allows players to track calories during play. Also appearing is the popular EDIT MODE where gamers can customize their own dance steps.

Dance Dance Revolution ULTRAMIX(tm) is available nationwide as a bundle pack containing the game and Konami's Dance Dance Revolution Controller for the Xbox(tm).  Dance Dance Revolution ULTRAMIX(tm) is rated "E" for Everyone and is available at an SRP of $64.99.

To learn more about Dance Dance Revolution ULTRAMIX(tm) please visit http://www.konamihwi.com/ddr_ultramix/index.html 

About Dance Dance Revolution
The original arcade game made its debut in Japan in October 1998 and quickly became the number-one gaming craze in the country.  The first PlayStation® version of the game was released in Japan in March 1999 and boosted the franchise's popularity even further, selling over 3 million units cumulatively.  DDR hit the U.S. that same year, and Konami of America introduced Dance Dance Revolution(tm) for Sony PlayStation®, which developed a massive fan base. Subsequent releases include Dance Dance Revolution Disney Mix and Dance Dance Revolution KONAMIX, released for the Sony PlayStation® game console in September 2001 and April 2002 respectively and the series' first debut on the PlayStation®2, DDRMAX Dance Dance Revolution(tm), released October 2002.  In November 2003, the Dance Dance Revolution series arrives on the Xbox(tm) video game system with Dance Dance Revolution ULTRAMIX(tm).

About KONAMI CORPORATION
Konami Corporation is a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties, specializing in the home video game market. Konami Corporation's action and adventure titles include the popular franchises Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill and Castlevania, among other top sellers. The latest information about Konami can be found on the Web at www.konami.com. Konami Corporation is a publicly traded company based in Tokyo, Japan with subsidiary offices, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. in the US and Konami of Europe in Frankfurt, Germany. Konami Corporation, the parent company of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. is traded in the United States on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KNM. Details of the products published by Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. can be found at www.konami.com/usa.

Dance Dance Revolution(tm), Dance Dance Revolution ULTRAMIX(tm) and BEMANI(tm) are trademarks of KONAMI CORPORATION.    KONAMI® is a registered trademark of KONAMI CORPORATION.  © 1998 2003 KONAMI.  Microsoft, Xbox, and the Xbox logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries and are used under licence from Microsoft. "PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.  The ratings icon is a registered trademark of the Entertainment Software Association.  All rights reserved.

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