Choosing games requiring special controllers

[missyrelm]

Hi,

My wife and I are trying to decide on getting into rhythm/music games that require special controllers. We are thinking of getting 3 or 4 of these.

We love rhythm games, and recently got a pop ‘n music mini controller which we love.

We were thinking of Guitar Hero, but we have no idea what platform to get it for. We have a ps2, ps3, xbox 360 and Wii, as well as a lot of retro consoles. Which would be the best platform?

We were also thinking of Beatmania.

My wife is interested in trying a drumming game, but we aren’t sure which one to try? Donkey Konga on the Gamecube, Taiko: Drum Master/ Taiko no Tatsujin, DrumMania, or something else?

Is there any other game(s) that we should try that require a special controller?

I’ve done lots of research but I want to get opinions from people who have actually played lots of this type of game.

Thanks for any suggestions!

[wheeliedude]

You've nailed most (if not all) of them.
Another music game requiring a special controller is Keyboardmania.

[BemaniAK]

If you want to get a good Pop'n experience, buy an Arcade Style Controller from DJDAO

Welcome To DJDAO Bemania Arcade Style Controller Website

The thread for DJDAO controllers are somewhere in the Pop'n Music section. I think it's a sticky.

Guitar Hero is a good way to start out with rhythm games because it has a steady learning curve, but for learning to actually play along with a rhythm not OMG NOTES, I would only recommend Guitar Hero 2 (PS2 or 360, 360 version has more songs and downloadable songs) and Rock Band/Rock Band 2.

Other fun rhythm games that are best played with special controllers are:

Dance Dance Revolution/In The Groove
Pump It Up
Beatmania I/IIDX
Taiko No Tatsujin
Guitar Freaks
and Drummania

[Blackraven]

You may want to include Para Para

But I doubt that there are any stock exists out there.

Too bad though