The Best Cheap DDR Mat

So you want to play DDR, and you even got a game – but you need a dance pad. Or perhaps you have one, and want another so a friend can join you. What should you do for a mat that won’t break, and won’t break the bank?

There are plenty of poorly made, cheap vinyl ones around. Some are poorly made and expensive! At one time it was possible to find some good mats made by companies other than Konami, such as the one RedOctane used to make. (Of course, there are the expensive foam and metal mats. Some of those are poorly made too.) These days, it seems the only well made, low-cost dance pads are those that come included with a game.

So here’s some advice for anyone looking for an inexpensive dance pad: buy a game bundle which includes one – you’ll get a great mat, plus a game! And if you need a second mat? Get another bundle!