Taiko Drum
PlayStation 2
About this game
Taiko Drum Master is an entry in Namco's Taiko No Tatsujin rhythm game series and the first to have a Western release.
As in other rhythm games, the goal is to interact with a special controller according to scrolling onscreen prompts timed to music.
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This game comes bundled with the TaTaCon drum controller, a miniature version of a Japanese taiko drum with sensors in the middle and on the sides.
In-game actions are indicated by scrolling circle icons.
Red circles indicate hitting the center of the drum, while blue circles require the player to hit the edge.
On big circles, the player can hit both center or edge sensors for bonus points.
Finally, yellow lines and balloons require the player to perform drum rolls.
The game comes with a varied set of tunes: from covered pop hits like Material Girl and ABC to music from other Namco games such as Katamari Damacy and Dragon Spirit and even television theme songs.
In addition, there are also several mini-games included on the disc that use the TaTaCon for more esoteric purposes, such as watermelon eating and wolf-stacking.
About PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 (2000) is the best-selling game console in history, with a library exceeding 9,000 titles that spans everything from budget shovelware to genre-defining classics. That massive volume means PS2 collecting is accessible and affordable overall, but a handful of low-print-run RPGs and cult titles have become genuinely expensive — a common pattern once a console's original audience grows up with disposable income.
Gamevaro tracks Taiko Drum for PlayStation 2 with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €78.70 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.76 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €86.57 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.17 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.07 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.68 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.07 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.67 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €78.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €86.53 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.17 |
| 2026-06-28 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €72.79 |
| 2026-06-28 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.03 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.94 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.45 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €77.58 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €85.35 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.17 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.06 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €77.58 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.06 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.17 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.94 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.45 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €85.35 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €77.76 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.97 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.48 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.07 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Taiko Drum has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Taiko Drum worth?
Taiko Drum for PlayStation 2 is currently worth €21.03 loose, €12.76 complete in box, and €78.70 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Taiko Drum rare?
Taiko Drum has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Taiko Drum?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Taiko Drum, loose is €21.03 and CIB is €12.76 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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