Widely regarded as one of the peaks of the PS2 IIDX series. Exceptional track selection, impeccable presentation and top-tier gameplay. Essential for rhythm game fans, representing the IIDX format at its most refined.
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Rhythm2 players3+
Description
Released in 2008, this PS2 version of IIDX 14 brings in the CHARGE NOTE mechanic, which requires holding a key down for the length of a long note. Its golden setlist and ambitious arrangements make it one of the most beloved entries among fans.
Beatmania II DX 14 - Gold review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gold decks the series in gold and pomp. Metallic reflections, gilding and opulent trappings give this edition an air of unabashed luxury. Above all it introduces the Charge Note, a long note you must hold down, made visible on screen by a bright trail that stretches the gesture through time. This new visual object enriches the reading of the charts as much as their execution.
A temple of the DJ rhythm game, the Konami selection piles up techno, trance, jungle and house in an electronic deluge of wild richness. Mixing and scratching to the beat turns every game into a demanding club set. This teeming sonic diversity, a pioneer of the genre, forged the identity of a whole keys-and-turntable culture.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Reading a scrolling score of notes, hammering the seven keys and scratching the turntable at just the right instant induces a precision trance where every successfully played track calls for the next. Earning a better rank and unlocking titles sustains a tangible sense of progress. The expert difficulty and the dedicated controller put people off, but this dialogue between hand and rhythm keeps a rare intensity.
Difficulty
"Punishing"
On seven keys and a turntable to scratch, reading the charts becomes a high-level sport: notes pour down at a wild density and the slightest timing slip breaks the combo. Stamina, coordination and sight-reading come first, where mere memorization no longer suffices. Harsh for the newcomer yet endlessly rewarding, it remains a benchmark of rhythmic rigor for the devoted.
Lifespan
"Massive"
Taming the seven-key board and the turntable takes hours of repetition before the reflexes settle in. The wide song selection, the tiered difficulties and the high-score hunt sustain an endless loop. That continuous-learning mechanic explains why such an entry is still played long after release.
Technical info
💾3,7 GB📅31/05/2007
Published by Konami
Beatmania II DX 14 - Gold (PS2) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is Beatmania II DX 14 - Gold still worth playing in 2026?
A rhythm game from Konami, Beatmania II DX 14 - Gold adapts this anniversary edition of the DJ arcade series to the console, where you combine seven keys and a scratch turntable to perform a teeming electronic soundtrack, punctuated by interface and mode novelties. The celebration of the series' legacy, the richness of the music selection and the depth of the system appeal to fans of sharp rhythm games. The high demand and the dependence on the dedicated controller target a knowledgeable audience. For a fan of demanding rhythm games or of the series, the title keeps a preserved energy and depth, in a dated edition.
