You'll have to start storing data on your e-amusement pass before you can hook up Sanbai Ice Cream to your account.
When you play DanceDanceRevolution at the arcade, you can use your e-amusement pass by tapping it on the e-amusement reader. Only newer DanceDanceRevolution machines have an e-amusement reader, and only some machines are connected to KONAMI's e-amusement server. Make sure your local machine is connected before you tap your e-amusement pass.
You'll need an e-amusement pass to save your scores while you play DanceDanceRevolution.
An e-amusement pass is a card which allows you to login to your e-amusement account while playing DanceDanceRevolution (and other Bemani music games).
It's similar to a memory card-- it allows you to save your progress as you play so you can progressively unlock content, as well as save your scores and your settings.
If you're in Japan, you can purchase an e-amusement pass from a vending machine at your local arcade. If you're outside of Japan, they are harder to come by: your local arcade may sell them behind the counter if they carry the latest Bemani games; otherwise, you may be able to purchase them online on eBay, Amazon, or on music game social media communities such as Reddit or Facebook groups.
You'll need to create a KONAMI ID on KONAMI's website in order to access your e-amusement account online.
A KONAMI ID is just a player account on KONAMI's website. You can register your e-amusement pass on it, and then use it to access your e-amusement account online.
An important detail is that your KONAMI ID's account should be set to the Japan region, so you have access to PASELI, which allows you to purchase an e-amusement Basic Course subscription.
Note that once you've set the region on your KONAMI ID, it cannot be changed; rather, you must create a new KONAMI ID with the desired region, then follow this guide to transfer your e-amusement account over to your new KONAMI ID.
Here is how to create a Japanese region KONAMI ID account:
Last updated: 2021/Oct/23
KONAMI ID login pageClick here to start Click the clear 新規登録 (Register new account) button |
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Register for a KONAMI IDThe first dropdown is your region-- keep it selected as Japan, as only Japanese KONAMI IDs can subscribe to Basic Course
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Enter verification codeWait for verification code email and copy the 6-digit verification code into the text field Click the 次へ (Next) button |
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Confirm registration completionYour account has been created! Click the 次へ (Next) button |
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Accept the Terms of ServiceClick 利用規約に同意する I Agree |
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Account optionsThere are some options to set your friend list, group list, and "other" information to public or private. It's likely you will not be using these features, but the options are:
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Select avatarSelect an avatar by pressing the 設定する (Select) button underneath it
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If you'd like to attach a new e-amusement account to your KONAMI ID, or would like to transfer an e-amusement account to another KONAMI ID, you have to first detach the current e-amusement account from your KONAMI ID.
If you plan on using this KONAMI ID for Sanbai Ice Cream, first make sure your KONAMI ID's region is set to Japan; this is important for setting up your Basic Course. Otherwise, you will need to create a new KONAMI ID anyway, which you can find instructions on how to do here.
If you're not sure what region your KONAMI ID is set to, see these instructions on how to check.
If you're sure you want to detach your old card from your KONAMI ID, follow the instructions below:
Disconnect e-amusement accountClick here to start On the KONAMI ID you wish to detach the card from: Select the e-amusement pass you wish to detach from the KONAMI ID Click on the blue 切り離し選択 (Detach selected) button |
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Confirm disconnection actionClick on the blue 切り離し確定 (Confirm detachment) button |
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Confirm e-amusement account disconnectionThe e-amusement account is no longer attached to any KONAMI ID and is free to be added to a new KONAMI ID. |
If your KONAMI ID's region is already set to Japan, the next step is to link your e-amusement pass to your KONAMI ID. If you're not sure what region your KONAMI ID is set to, you should check before you attach your e-amusement pass to it by following the instructions here.
Follow the instructions below to link your e-amusement pass to your KONAMI ID:
Last updated: 2021 October 23
Register your e-amusement pass to your KONAMI IDClick here to start In the text field with the placeholder カードナンバーかアクセスコード (Card number or access code), enter your 16 or 20 character "access code" on the back of the card
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Confirm e-amusement pass registrationYou're done! Your e-amusement pass is now connected to your KONAMI ID |
In order to add a Basic Course subscription to your e-amusement account, your KONAMI ID must be set to the Japan region. This is in order to process payments of PASELI purchases.
If your account is set to your home region, you should keep it anyway; KONAMI may require you to use an account with your home region in some scenarios, such as participating in KAC.
Even if you have multiple KONAMI ID accounts with different region settings, it's simple to switch your e-amusement account back and forth between the KONAMI IDs as you see fit. You can follow this guide to move your e-amusement account between two KONAMI IDs.
Follow the instructions below to check the region of your KONAMI ID:
My KONAMI pageClick here to start Click the ログイン (Login) button at the top with the icon of the person |
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Login to My KONAMIEnter your credentials (email/username and password) Complete the CAPTCHA: From the lineup of 5 characters, select the two which match the character shown above Click the ログイン (Login) button |
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Two-step verification dialogMy KONAMI may or may not ask you to enable two-step verification for security purposes If it does, click いまは利用しない (Not now) |
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1. Japan region home pageIf your My KONAMI home page lists various services, including PASELI services, you should probably be okay. You can proceed to buy PASELI on this KONAMI ID and continue on with the Basic Course subscription process |
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2. US region home pageIf your My KONAMI home page is missing the PASELI services menu, your KONAMI ID is not set up to continue on with the Basic Course subscription process Click here to follow the guide to set up a new KONAMI ID account with the Japan region set
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Your e-amusement account will need a Basic Course subscription in order for KONAMI to unlock online access to your scores.
KONAMI's Basic Course subscription allows access to additional features for your e-amusement account, one of the key features being online access to your score history.
KONAMI's Basic Course costs 330 yen (approx. USD$3.00) per month; the moment you add a subscription to Basic Course and on the 1st of each month that you are subscribed to Basic Course, KONAMI will deduct 330 PASELI from your e-amusement account.
Follow the guide below to add a Basic Course subscription to your e-amusement account:
Basic Course pageClick here to start This page describes the terms of service and price of the Basic Course subscription
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Choose payment methodClick PASELI 330円/月(税込) (PASELI 330 JPY/month (tax incl.)) Click 次 へ (Next) |
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Verify your passwordEnter your KONAMI ID password next to パスワード (Password) Click on the 確定する (Confirm) button |
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Confirm Basic Course subscriptionYou're done! Note your new PASELI balance in the top-right corner, verifying the transaction You now have access to your scores on the e-amusement website now, which you can view here
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PASELI is KONAMI's system currency. In Japan, you can use PASELI to play games instead of inserting money in the machine. You can also use it to pay to upgrade your KONAMI ID account.
PASELI is only purchasable using real-world money. In Japan, you can load PASELI at PASELI kiosks at your local arcade, but internationally, you can buy PASELI using your credit card.
You'll need PASELI to pay for a subscription to KONAMI's Basic Course account upgrade. This upgrade unlocks online access to your scores, so you (and Sanbai Ice Cream) can read them on the e-amusement website.
Follow the guide below to add PASELI to your e-amusement account:
Last updated: 2023/Mar/16
My KONAMI pageClick here to start Click the ログイン (Login) button at the top with the icon of the person
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Login to My KONAMIEnter your credentials (email/username and password)
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Two-step verification dialogMy KONAMI may or may not ask you to enable two-step verification for security purposes If it does, click いまは利用しない (Not now) |
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My KONAMI pageUnder the PASELI section, click チャージ (Charge) If you don't see this section, then your KONAMI ID is not set in the Japan region; you'll have to make a new KONAMI ID
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Choose PASELI charge amountSelect the amount of PASELI (e.g. +500円) you want to purchase for your e-amusement account
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Enter credit card detailsEnter your credit card information:
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Confirm credit card informationDouble-check your information:
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Purchase verificationYour payment is complete! You can now subscribe for Basic Course You can confirm the purchase by inspecting your new PASELI balance at the top-right of the screen |