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[Switch] Hori Taiko Drum $111.01/ $108.13/ $105.96 Delivered @ Play-Asia

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[Switch] Hori Taiko Drum $111.01/ $108.13/ $105.96 Delivered @ Play-Asia
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Bahngain on 13/11/2020 - 15:30 play-asia.com (4277 clicks)
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I have been eyeing this Hori drum, however with Corona, the price has been inflated + shipping is regularly being sold around $150 - $160 on ebay or Amazon.

Play-Asia seems to have the cheapest price ($100.92) + currently they are doing free airmail shipping promo, which brings it to $111.01 after tax.

Edit: credit to @Spiderdragon & @chcse, using the coupon code PLAYASIAWEEK, will bring it down to 108.13 or 5% off with CENSORED to $105.96.

Not the lowest but definitely cheaper than what being offered lately.

Am planning to do some modding later, so the drum can be played using regular taiko stick.

Gaming Game Controller HORI Switch Accessory

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  • 2pro4sho on 13/11/2020 - 15:31

    Good price. Purchased this from these guys a few months ago. Works great!

    • AustriaBargain on 13/11/2020 - 15:54

      Are there any good non japanese songs in the game though? I had a look through all the DLC a while ago and it's mostly Jpop and stuff. There's not many cool or fun drumming songs in English is there?

      • 2pro4sho on 13/11/2020 - 16:03

        Not sure. Present for the Mrs. It's not my kinda thing

      • tyme on 13/11/2020 - 16:07

        Non-japanese stuff will be in the minority.
        There is a lot of European classical compositions as well as a few western media stuff (e.g The japanese language version of Let it Go from Frozen).

        In terms of stuff that will appeal to westerners there is also video game and anime music, from the likes of Pokemon, Dragon Ball, Studio Ghibli, etc.

        • ChadHominem on 13/11/2020 - 17:38

          Japanese version of let it go has taiko? Lol

      • jackinyourbox on 13/11/2020 - 17:02

        Hey what about this song :

        https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=U7mPqycQ0tQ

        I could bang that out all day long

        • AustriaBargain on 13/11/2020 - 17:04

          Quarter of a billion YouTubers would agree it looks like.

        • ChadHominem on 13/11/2020 - 17:37

          Where's the taiko?

          Oh, bang. I get it

        • capslock janitor on 13/11/2020 - 23:13

          luv u tiffany

      • ChadHominem on 13/11/2020 - 17:35
        +1

        I wish this was in it. Would be instant buy
        https://youtu.be/f5wjV_O0OZs

  • jv on 13/11/2020 - 15:32
    -4

    What games do you use this with?

    • tonyjzx on 13/11/2020 - 15:34
      +11

      Tetris 99

    • Hinee on 13/11/2020 - 15:37

      Read the description: It is the most suitable drum type controller for the Nintendo Switch and game software "Taiko no Tatsujin: Nintendo Switch Version!"

      • 2pro4sho on 13/11/2020 - 15:39
        +5

        Nevermind JV. He's just the friendly neighbourhood troll ;)

        • Chael Sonnen on 13/11/2020 - 16:22
          +4

          "Friendly" is not the term I would use..

          • ChadHominem on 13/11/2020 - 17:39

            @Chael Sonnen: I mean, he's not dick like a lot of other ozbargainers…

            Remove the trolling and he's quite friendly

      • jv on 13/11/2020 - 15:43

        Read the description

        Nothing in the post description that I can see… Unless it's been edited.

      • bargainshooter on 13/11/2020 - 15:45
        +3

        Think it's a fair question - I would have hoped it could be used with a number of games, but maybe it only works with the single title?

        • aragornelessar on 13/11/2020 - 15:53

          Don't think there's many games with 'drumming' actions. Maybe if Doom added in whacking monsters in the head with a pair of sticks?

          There was guitar hero on the PS… maybe one day there's a Drum Hero version

          • bargainshooter on 13/11/2020 - 15:59
            +1

            @aragornelessar: That's a shame. Like many target shooting/gun games. There used to be quite a few where you shot at TV targets but they've gone by the wayside.

            • aragornelessar on 13/11/2020 - 17:07

              @bargainshooter:

              That's a shame. Like many target shooting/gun games. There used to be quite a few where you shot at TV targets but they've gone by the wayside.

              I was dying for one of those as a kid! I think I heard that they only work on the old school CRTs, which is why you don't get them these days

          • la838 on 13/11/2020 - 16:11
            +1

            @aragornelessar: You joke but there's lots of videos of people dicking around with these music controllers and 'playing' shooting games with it hah.

            • jv on 13/11/2020 - 16:22

              @la838:

              with these music controllers and 'playing' shooting games

              COD ?

          • ChadHominem on 13/11/2020 - 17:41
            +2

            @aragornelessar: Mannn if the patapon games were on switch…

    • Odin on 13/11/2020 - 15:42
      +6

      Dark Souls

    • SpeedRunnerLink on 14/11/2020 - 08:37

      Darude sandstorm

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 13/11/2020 - 15:39

    Tempting

  • pichxlonco on 13/11/2020 - 15:56
    +3

    Had one these for ps2 a few years back, great fun if you are planning on playing a lot, but pretty useless afterwards. I did pay like $40 for it, don't think it's worth more than that

  • PirateKingJack on 13/11/2020 - 16:14
    +1

    Thinking if I should get this given I already purchased a third-party one earlier this year

    • Cfer50 on 14/11/2020 - 08:21

      Came here to write the same thing as I got an unofficial one earlier in the year for about this price. There's a few YouTube videos explaining why the Hori one is the "real deal" compared to the unofficial brands.

  • Spiderdragon on 13/11/2020 - 16:15
    +4

    Use code "PLAYASIAWEEK" for $2USD off.

    • Bahngain on 13/11/2020 - 16:18

      Oh good catch, I'll update the post

      • chcse on 13/11/2020 - 16:28
        +4

        Used "CENSORED" for US$3.50 off (this coupon is 5% off purchase price).

        • Bahngain on 13/11/2020 - 16:33

          Cheers, updated!

  • pe arl on 13/11/2020 - 16:15

    Noooo don't tempt my wallet…..
    Edit: Even more tempted after seeing the mod option, but how on earth do you cut the wood to size :o Afraid I'll just wreck the new drum!

    • dano on 13/11/2020 - 20:18

      Most mods I've seen use cork, which you should be able to cut with a knife.

    • Bahngain on 13/11/2020 - 22:41

      Definitely try the cork option first, which what I will be doing. Once I'm comfortable with that will look into wood. There are ways to get wood cut to size :D

  • elf888 on 13/11/2020 - 16:19
    +1

    Does this included the game or controller only?

  • RocketSwitch on 13/11/2020 - 16:34

    Man, so tempted!!! But still too expensive.

  • fivespice on 13/11/2020 - 16:39
    +1

    I bought this in Japan and sold it after a few months. Just never really felt like the syncing of the drum beat was right. There's calibration options but could never make it feel exactly right. Fantastic game otherwise though.

  • Kritter2069 on 13/11/2020 - 16:43

    Would love a couple of these but I'm such a casual player that I could never justify the cost.

  • syswong on 13/11/2020 - 16:49
    +1

    Thanks OP, been price watching this for so long! Ordered one.

    For those who are complaining about the price, this is getting very close to Japan local price and plus freight, you cant get much lower.

    This is the HORI version and according to youtube tester, its the best you can get without pay over usd$300 for the custom made one. HORI decided to only sell it in Asia (may be even only Japan) but everyone round the world who has the game want to get one. My suggestion is dont get too OZB and grap it while it last.

  • mickyJ on 13/11/2020 - 16:55

    Could this be used for a hippie drum circle?

  • furyou on 13/11/2020 - 17:06
    -1

    Wtf, they used to go for 35

    • dano on 13/11/2020 - 20:22
      +4

      The official Hori drum has never gone for $35, you must be thinking of the Chinese knock-off.

  • Graffin on 13/11/2020 - 17:19

    Damn. Wish I picked one up for the PS4. Crazy prices on Amazon and eBay!

  • czyk on 13/11/2020 - 18:11
    +1

    These are in really high demand and super hard to find. Quality is great, especially compared to the knockoff. We paid about $90 for one at a stall in Taiwan, but I've never seen it shipped to Australia for anywhere close to that. If you're even considering this I'd pick it up before they stop making them, good price.

    • Sanvy on 13/11/2020 - 18:40

      x 1000. We got a pair cause they are so fun. Remember DK bongos, this is this generations DK Bongos.

  • serpserpserp on 13/11/2020 - 18:26
    -1

    Can I play Zelda with this?

  • deeeno on 13/11/2020 - 19:08

    Thanks OP, ordered

  • portard on 13/11/2020 - 19:16

    I wanted to buy this some time ago but just seemed too expensive for what it was, then I eventually got an oculus and beatsaber lol

  • Fluffy Pancake-chan on 13/11/2020 - 19:58

    Does anyone know if this works on PS4?

    • dano on 13/11/2020 - 20:14

      Not natively. You would need to use an adapter.

      • Fluffy Pancake-chan on 13/11/2020 - 20:24

        I have a Mayflash Magic-s Pro adapter, hopefully it'll work.

        • dano on 13/11/2020 - 20:41

          There you go, that should definitely work.

          • Fluffy Pancake-chan on 13/11/2020 - 23:06
            +1

            @dano: Got a confirmation from a friend. Apparently it works with the adapter. Can't wait for the item to ship! :D

        • vawiyoci on 16/11/2020 - 11:11

          Can I ask where you got your adapter from and how much it cost? I'm thinking about getting this to play on our ps4 as well.

  • cloudie9 on 13/11/2020 - 21:56
    +2

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SidowGgHp5M

    Check the reviews out.

    • Odin on 13/11/2020 - 22:09

      Yeah this review was what convinced me to buy my hori drum. Had it for a few months and once broken in damn is it perfection.

  • Odin on 13/11/2020 - 22:07
    +1

    If you're paying by paypal, be sure to turn off their rip off conversion. Better to use the mastercard rate.

    • cloudie9 on 13/11/2020 - 22:14
      +2

      Yup, used my Bankwest and paid in USD, getting charged at $101

      • Sanvy on 13/11/2020 - 23:02

        I think I am missing something here, I paid by paypal but in AUD. Legit question why are you dealing with conversions?

        • Odin on 13/11/2020 - 23:05
          +1

          Because there are cards with zero conversion fees for foreign transactions, and they use the mastercard rate, with is basically the exact exchange rate.

          Paypal add like a 5%-10% extra cost to the conversion ratio. So on an item like this if you pay in AUD and allow paypal to convert to USD, you're paying an extra $10 for nothing.

          • Sanvy on 13/11/2020 - 23:49

            @Odin: I see, I think my AMEX indemnifies me from some of that. Mind you locally businesses dont really take AMEX. Win some lose most lol.

  • Kinko82 on 13/11/2020 - 22:38

    Hey guys, I went through the process to purchase but cannot find any section to input the coupon code?

    • bingohah on 13/11/2020 - 22:44

      In the 'payment' page where you choose how to pay, there is a 'coupon' button under the payment sections.

    • Bahngain on 13/11/2020 - 22:45

      It's towards the end near payment option, right after keying in the shipping details

    • Kirby102 on 13/11/2020 - 22:55

      I also had this issue on checkout.

      If you clicked Paypal from the start, you have no option to change the payment method, and add the coupon code.

      I had to sign out of the account and then click manual checkout, go through the steps to payment and it has the option of 'Coupon' on the bottom left corner. You can still pay through PayPal at that point too.

  • Kinko82 on 13/11/2020 - 22:56
    +1

    Thanks guys, damn it's not easy to find :D
    Now I just need to wait for a good deal on the actual game!

  • Odin on 13/11/2020 - 23:05
    +1

    GEMATSU is also a code I've been using for years

    • S2 on 14/11/2020 - 11:44

      Thanks. This gives the same result (A$ 105.96) as code CENSORED.

  • mding on 14/11/2020 - 15:14
    +2

    Now has a 2-4 weeks wait, guess its been ozbargained.

    Also anyone successfully bought the game from US eShop? It's only $15 on there right now, but can't pay with Aus credit cards. So need to buy US eShop giftcards from somewhere else.

    • Kinko82 on 14/11/2020 - 16:54

      Haven't bought it but did look through the steps. It does require a bit 9f effort so just procrastinating on it at the moment. Praying the Aussie eshop reduces the price back down to ~$44

  • syswong on 14/11/2020 - 17:29

    I wouldn't buy the game form eShop as you won't be able to sell your drum as a set down the line, which in my opinion made it easier to sell.

    Got the game for $28 during 50% EB sale. Funny my wife has gone through most of the songs with Joycon while I was waiting for the drum till now.

    Just a rule of thumb, I find with switch you have to be patient to avoid the premium price. Learn that lesson when I buy the console and Ringfit. After that just told myself hold on and don't rush. So far doing very well will with all Labo kit bought at $29, Taiko no tatsujinat $28 SSB and Kart 8 $40 each.

    • Kinko82 on 14/11/2020 - 18:00

      That's a really good point! Makes sense to get the physical game to sell with the drum in the future.

    • dano on 14/11/2020 - 19:49

      A physical copy is pretty difficult to find these days, unfortunately.

      • syswong on 14/11/2020 - 22:38
        -1

        They are available, just not for $30 / $40……

        Under $20 for the digital version is a good deal but according to others seems too much trouble to get it.

  • cloudie9 on 18/12/2020 - 16:46

    Got my drum earlier this week and set up today, it was fun but not quite sensitive, probably have to look into modding it soon.

  • first in line on 22/12/2020 - 13:45
    +1

    I notice it's cheaper now @ $99.03
    https://www.play-asia.com/taiko-drum-controller-for-nintendo…

    • illusion44 on 30/12/2020 - 09:23

      No free shipping though. Shipping cost kills the deal

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