Arcade
Table of Contents
- Finding an SDVX cabinet
- Playing in an arcade for the first time
- Creating an account
- Creating a profile and playing your first credit
- References
Finding an SDVX cabinet
By far the cheapest and most convenient way (depending on where you live) to play is at an arcade.
For US players
Round1 arcades are the only arcades where you can play SDVX on official servers. Check out their locations and if you live by one you can go and get an e-amusement pass and officially play SDVX.
For everyone else
Arcades with offline cabs or cabs running on unofficial servers are your only option. To find nearby arcades, go to zenius-i-vanisher , select SOUND VOLTEX, and look at your area.
Your search should look like something like this. First check for SOUND VOLTEX EXCEED GEAR (Valkyrie Model) and if there is nothing select SOUND VOLTEX EXCEED GEAR.
Playing in an arcade for the first time
Get an e-amusement card
E-Amusement cards are used to save your play data and can be used for other games outside of SDVX as well. If you are at Round1 or select arcades, you can purchase an e-amusement card at the front desk.
They look something like this and cost about $5-$10. Try to get one with the Amusement IC logo shown on the bottom left of the card. Most cards have this logo as the older ones have mostly been phased out. If you can’t purchase an e-amusement card, any card with this logo on it will work such as Aime, Banapass and NESiCA.
Creating an account
If you have played Konasute it is HIGHLY recommended to transfer your Konasute data to that card instead of creating new data on the card. You will not be able to combine your Konasute data with your arcade data if the card already has data. You can find more information about how to link in the Konasute コナスデ section.
Once you have your e-amusement card, head over to the SDVX cabinet and tap your card on the pad. You will then be prompted to create a profile.
Creating a profile and playing your first credit
A lot of information here is coming from this guide . If you are lost, it is recommend checking out their guide.
After you scan your card, you will have to create your profile.
You will be asked to either transfer data or create new data. Simply create new data since you don’t have data to transfer.
You will then create a PIN. This PIN will also be used in all other BEMANI games that you play.
You will then create your name. Use the knobs to scroll and press start to select a character. Once you have the name you want, scroll to the end button and finish making your profile.
After you create your profile, there will be a lot of options available. For
just getting started select NORMAL then STANDARD START. If STANDARD START isn’t
available, select LIGHT START. STANDARD START is better as it lets you use S-CRIT,
ARS, and removes level restrictions among other things. For more information on what
all those things are you can find out here.
Once you choose a mode, you will be on the MY ROOM screen. Here, you can change your navigator (the character that appears on your result screens),
appeal card (essentially a profile picture), check out tama adventure (a song unlock progression system), and if arena shop is open see that. Finally,
you can select start and begin your credit.
References
https://voltexes.com/arcade-quick-start-guide-eg/ Your First SOUND VOLTEX Credit