Solid DDR Hard Pad for the home that's bang for the buck
Long time DDR enthusiast and player (since DDR 1st Mix 1998/1999). Have purchased and used many dance mats (a few soft ones and a number of hard pads and custom pads). This L-TEK Core pad is very responsive and definitely sensitive enough without having to do any mods (like the penny mod). I many play in socks, so its perfect for that. I would not recommend using shoes for this type of pad since it not designed for it compared to an arcade pad (or one that is designed similar to it). The only thing I would recommend with this pad is to get a rubber drawer liner (found at a dollar store) to place under to pad if your pad slides during your gameplay. The dance pad barely moves with the rubber feet it has, but on some occasions on carpet, it seems to move/shift slightly after Hard songs. And I wish these models can just include a simple LED for each panel to use as indicators when each panel is stepped on. I would mod in LED's just for that diagnostic purpose. I really don't care if its super bright, it just needs to be visible for testing, or for those that are new to playing. Definitely one of the best home dance pads (hard type) that I have ever used with a high quality build and well-priced for those that do not have a huge budget for the $1000+ arcade type pads. Bang for the buck for sure.
L-TEK Core - Dance Pad
12/15/2025
Justin
High quality
I had some 3d printed elsewhere. Compared to these… the others sucked! The others were thin and weak. These aren’t!
L-Bracket Screw Spacer for Arcade Pad
11/14/2025
B C
New Pad and Easy Instructions
Shipping was fast. I received a new pad that works great with my PS 2 and PC. The directions were easy to understand and I will keep them in case I need them in the future. I’ve been wanting to play Dance Dance Revolution. I haven’t played since I was a kid so I’m happy to have this working. Thank you!
Multisystem Soft Pad for DDR – PlayStation, Xbox, GameCube, USB
11/10/2025
zomBLT
Found this dance mat for my PS2 from a FB group
Found this dance mat for my PS2 from a FB group. I ordered it, worried it might not work or may not arrive. But it came in the mail in about 3 business days here in Texas.
I opened the box & everything was brand new and works perfectly!!!! I'm so happy to play again and try Stepmania on my PC as well.
Highly recommend!
Multisystem Soft Pad for DDR – PlayStation, Xbox, GameCube, USB
10/27/2025
ANDY ADELCHY FIGUEROA RUBIO
works really well
The mod i made turned out really well — the precision is great, and I had no issues with the PC detecting it. Very good, too bad i couldn't buy de 9 panels one :(
Multisystem Soft Pad for DDR – PlayStation, Xbox, GameCube, USB
10/25/2025
ERIC S
Playing DDR 20 Years Later on LTEK Prime
I got the LTEK Prime and it’s worth every penny. Much better playing experience compared to the soft pads from my teen years.
Fast shipping! Ordered and was processed for shipping the following morning.
L-TEK Prime - Dance Pad
10/25/2025
Anonymous
Nothing is perfect, but it works!
I was initially sent the wrong cable but it was fixed very quickly, and without question.
The new cable worked right away, was able to just plug it in and set the controls without issue.
I do have 2 small issues (that dont affect the end function):
1. The pin connector comes with locking screws, and so does my pad.
2. The lights on my pad don't work with this cable.
These are minor enough yo not affect the 5 star rating because I have a working dance pad again.
Control Box USB - StepMania
10/11/2025
Andrew K.
Reliable, durable, quiet, and beautiful. Worth every penny.
I'm very happy with my L-TEK Core pad from DDRPad.com. Shipping was great because it came well-protected, with a USB cable packed separately. The panels even had a protective film so they could stay pretty during shipping. Worked right out of the box, plus it looks beautiful with its glossy finish on the panels and metal trim. I appreciate the reinforced corners so I'm able to move the pad around and store it upright safely.
Pad feels high-quality and solid at about 40 lbs. Heavy, but still manageable to move around. Nonslip base works well on solid floor and carpet. Built-in noise reduction makes it noticeably quieter than other pads I've tried.
Performance is excellent, the sensitivity is spot-on unmodded. No issues playing on my MacBook Air with OutFox. I play while wearing socks, but since the surface is smooth it can feel a bit slippery. Be careful!
Another bonus is the size, it's easy to slide under my bed for storage in a small apartment.
Overall, it's a sturdy, well-built pad that excels in quality and playability.
OLD VERSION L-TEK Core Dance Pad
08/30/2025
RNA
AWESOME!!! IT'S LIKE NEW!!!
I was putting off buying new panels for weeks. I'm so glad that I finally did because these new ones fit perfectly and are so shiny and beautiful! I stream ITG frequently, so my dance pad has gone through a lot of stomping. My viewers enjoyed watching me install the new panels and like the look of them too! Thank you, DDRPad!
L-TEK Panel - Black with White Arrows
07/29/2025
Steph 'hotcakes' P
just what i needed
picked a few of these up for a personal project that is not quite ddr. i've been working on my own game for a minute where you have 2 stomp buttons and 2 punchable buttons. i have been using FSRs before and needed to replace them, and these ones with the female housing are honestly so nice. Solder tabs on these things can be kind of a pain and getting the housing on myself also sucks so very happy with the quality and price of these, came super fast and love the stickers thrown in. been telling a lot of indie game devs working on hardware to grab these ones, i'll absolutely be getting more
Force Sensitive Resistor (FSR) Sensor - Square
07/23/2025
Steven Lau
Compatible with Gamepad API
I use the ddrpad to play my custom game written with Gamepad API in web browser. Very cool!
Multisystem Soft Pad for DDR – PlayStation, Xbox, GameCube, USB
07/08/2025
Peij McWhite
Worked like a charm!
DDRPAD.com has a guide to ensure you pick the correct control box, and that guide helped me pick this one. It worked like a charm. Plugged in to my pc, mapped the arrows in stepmania, and it all worked stunningly. It came with some free stickers as well. My experience with DDRPAD and this product have been stellar. I am so happy! I can hook my PC up to the big tv and the entire family can play now. Before, I had a soft mat and it stuck to our feet and shifted.
Control Box USB - StepMania
06/23/2025
Corey
Looks Perfect
Swift delivery and will make your cab look like a million bucks. Customer service interactions were fantastic as well.
Arcade Cabinet Glass Bezel
06/12/2025
William Westfall
Works Great
Works great with my laptop. Tons of fun. Kids love it. It arrived earlier than I expected and easy to put together.
Deluxe 1” Hard Foam Pad for DDR & PIU – USB (PC, Mac, Linux)
05/23/2025
SeventhMix
Great accessory for rhythm game fans
Real simple. Plug your L-Tek to the adapter, plug adapter to PS1/PS2, then play.
L-TEK PlayStation PS1/PS2 Adapter
04/14/2025
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