Yes, big fans of Just Dance (Switch version) in this household as well. Definitely good for getting energy out on days where we're stuck inside. And it feels like good mental practice for myself and the kids to have fun trying to learn to do something new with their body instead of feeling embarrassed. As much as I love music, I never felt comfortable dancing growing up, and I don't want them to have that same internalized lack of confidence.
We're waiting to pick up 2025. In typical Ubisoft fashion, they will always go on sale for <$20 within a few months of their release.
Wow. A Ben Folds nod at the end? Hell yeah! I self-taught myself piano at 14 using a Rockin the Suburbs sheet music book (It has chording so very easy to follow along if you want to "cheat" play) - If you've ever considered learning piano I'd highly recommend trying to learn some Ben Folds tunes to get you hooked. I promise you're not too old, if that's a reservation you have! Songs like Fred Jones Pt 2 and Narcolepsy were some of my firsts (Brick is also very easy!) - Still trying to get my daughter to let me give her lessons but she tells me she "just wants to sing" - so we'll often do piano duets where I'll play and she'll make up lyrics. I also wish piano got more love with wacky gaming peripherals, but honestly if it had, I probably wouldn't have taken the time to actually learn to play piano - so it worked out for the best.
I second this! My wife (38) started teaching herself keyboard this year using youtube. If you just want to jump in and have fun, there are many Rock-Band esque charts for popular songs on youtube. She puts her ipad on the music stand and outside of giving you a number score, it's pretty much the same thing. Of course, there are subscription services out there as well if you want more than youtube but aren't ready for lessons. Yousician exists, and Rocksmith+ does keyboard in addition to guitar/bass now.
100000% agree! I got a year subscription to Chordify for like $30 and have learned about six Chrono Trigger songs - which I always thought were out of my skill range. They are VERY fun to play. Paid for itself real quick
Yes, each player holds a joycon in one hand and as far as I can tell the game just tries to sense if you're moving it fast or slow at the right time. We ended up buying wristbands that hold them to make it feel a little more natural. I frequently have to remind my oldest that just getting a higher score than his younger brothers while sitting on the couch is not really the point.
I've played a little bit of Just Dance, but never got into it.
I think I never got over feeling silly about it. As if I look any less ridiculous playing Beat Saber or the one rhythm boxing game the Switch has going.
I love rhythm games, but I definitely tend toward the more...structured(?) ones.
Meanwhile, if they ever release a new DDR, I will jump back on that bandwagon immediately
Yes, big fans of Just Dance (Switch version) in this household as well. Definitely good for getting energy out on days where we're stuck inside. And it feels like good mental practice for myself and the kids to have fun trying to learn to do something new with their body instead of feeling embarrassed. As much as I love music, I never felt comfortable dancing growing up, and I don't want them to have that same internalized lack of confidence.
We're waiting to pick up 2025. In typical Ubisoft fashion, they will always go on sale for <$20 within a few months of their release.
Wow. A Ben Folds nod at the end? Hell yeah! I self-taught myself piano at 14 using a Rockin the Suburbs sheet music book (It has chording so very easy to follow along if you want to "cheat" play) - If you've ever considered learning piano I'd highly recommend trying to learn some Ben Folds tunes to get you hooked. I promise you're not too old, if that's a reservation you have! Songs like Fred Jones Pt 2 and Narcolepsy were some of my firsts (Brick is also very easy!) - Still trying to get my daughter to let me give her lessons but she tells me she "just wants to sing" - so we'll often do piano duets where I'll play and she'll make up lyrics. I also wish piano got more love with wacky gaming peripherals, but honestly if it had, I probably wouldn't have taken the time to actually learn to play piano - so it worked out for the best.
I second this! My wife (38) started teaching herself keyboard this year using youtube. If you just want to jump in and have fun, there are many Rock-Band esque charts for popular songs on youtube. She puts her ipad on the music stand and outside of giving you a number score, it's pretty much the same thing. Of course, there are subscription services out there as well if you want more than youtube but aren't ready for lessons. Yousician exists, and Rocksmith+ does keyboard in addition to guitar/bass now.
100000% agree! I got a year subscription to Chordify for like $30 and have learned about six Chrono Trigger songs - which I always thought were out of my skill range. They are VERY fun to play. Paid for itself real quick
I've been playing Just Dance 2017 with my nieces and never upgraded. I think they like knowing the whole catalog!
This might be a silly question, but how does it work on the switch? Do players need to be holding a joycon?
Yes, each player holds a joycon in one hand and as far as I can tell the game just tries to sense if you're moving it fast or slow at the right time. We ended up buying wristbands that hold them to make it feel a little more natural. I frequently have to remind my oldest that just getting a higher score than his younger brothers while sitting on the couch is not really the point.
Thank you! I just got the demo, but I think "holding a joycon" might be a step too far for my 2yo.
I've played a little bit of Just Dance, but never got into it.
I think I never got over feeling silly about it. As if I look any less ridiculous playing Beat Saber or the one rhythm boxing game the Switch has going.
I love rhythm games, but I definitely tend toward the more...structured(?) ones.
Meanwhile, if they ever release a new DDR, I will jump back on that bandwagon immediately