Taiko no Tatsujin Comes to PSP in Japan

Namco has slated Taiko no Tatsujin for release in Japan August 4, 2005.  Althought the PSP version of this title will not feature the specialized taiko drum controller that was available for the PS2 version, the game will use the D-pad and four standard buttons as the left and right drum sticks.  You will be able to smash rim shots by pressing the R and L shoulder buttons, and you will have to rotate the PSPÂ’s analog stick on cue during the game.

 
(Screenshots From the PS2 Version)

Taiko no Tatsujin Portable will also include several mini games.  These games will include having to tap buttons to make to sumo wrestelers fight, as well as manipulate rotating bars with the analog stick.  As of yet, there this title is not scheduled for release in the United States.

Namco has slated Taiko no Tatsujin for release in Japan August 4, 2005.  Althought the PSP version of this title will not feature the specialized taiko drum controller that was available for the PS2 version, the game will use the D-pad and four standard buttons as the left and right drum sticks.  You will be able to smash rim shots by pressing the R and L shoulder buttons, and you will have to rotate the PSPÂ’s analog stick on cue during the game.

 
(Screenshots From the PS2 Version)

Taiko no Tatsujin Portable will also include several mini games.  These games will include having to tap buttons to make to sumo wrestelers fight, as well as manipulate rotating bars with the analog stick.  As of yet, there this title is not scheduled for release in the United States.