TGS08: Up close with Taiko's Drum Master

by Chris Greenhough { Oct 9th 2008 at 5:15PM }

Taiko no Tatsujin (Taiko Drum Master) is currently delighting Tokyo Game Show attendees on the showfloor, allowing us a first glimpse of the drum controller that comes with the game. It looks sturdy and very ... hittable! We look forward to seeing how it comes packaged, though are slightly saddened that this version won't have its own Taiko-themed stand.

Also worth noting: judging by these photos, the drum is wireless, and connects directly to the Wiimote, à la the Classic Controller. Beat a path past the break for more pictures.

Gallery: Taiko no Tatsujin Wii

Tags: drum, music, namco-bandai, rhythm, taiko, taiko-drum-master, taiko-no-tatsujin, tgs-2008, tgs08, wiimote, wireless

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

rouroniJohn @ Oct 9th 2008 6:49PM

thats cool!

but judging by the way the drum looks, is this gonna
be like traditional japanese drumming?

darksamus @ Oct 9th 2008 10:14PM

If it's anything like Taiko Drum Master for PS2, then I'm sold. I picked that one up for $30, and have mostly worn out the drum.

madhat @ Oct 9th 2008 11:25PM

Looks exactly like Taiko Drum Master for the PS2. TDM is fun for a bit, but doesn't have the appeal of Guitar Hero. I ended up giving my copy (and drums) away and I don't miss it. The drums on Rock Band are much more fun.

pika2000 @ Oct 10th 2008 5:19AM

Taiko Drum Master for the PS2 failed because they only released 1(!) disc with crappy songs, while there are like 9 releases of Taiko no Tatsujin for the PS2 in Japan. I had to import an Asian PS2 to play these, bought the US version just to get the drum.

Problem is, the Wii is region locked too! I can see the series enjoy the same successful releases in Japan, but not going to come into the US. I guess I have to be content playing the imported DS version.