Taiko Drum Master $9.99 Target B&M YMMV

[Richlough]

I picked up this game w/drum [of course] yesterday for $9.99 .


I think I like Donkey Konga much , much better .
Does anyone know the Gamerush trade value ?

Oh well , happy hunting .

[tenzor]

was it on clearance? or just marked down for a temp price cut? Thanks for posting btw.

[melvoin]

I picked up this game w/drum [of course] yesterday for $9.99 .


I think I like Donkey Konga much , much better .
Does anyone know the Gamerush trade value ?

Oh well , happy hunting .

That's interesting. Seems to me that most people prefer Taiko. I believe they were both made by the same team, though.

[suko_32]

I prefered Donkey Kong Jungle beat :-s

Edut: I think I didn't like the US Taiko Drum Master because of the localized songs.

[coolsteel]

I'm sure now that I actually want it the stack of these at my local target will have sold out now.

[Richlough]

was it on clearance? or just marked down for a temp price cut? Thanks for posting btw.

Regular price with shelf tag and all .

It was on an end cap , with Guitar Hero .

[mattstockton12]

I'm gonna have to check this out. Gotta love quirky games for cheap. If all else fails, I can stash it in a closet and bring it out in 5 years for a good ebay profit I bet.

[Rictor]

The Gamerush trade-in value is $0. It's not in their system...I tried trading one in back when it dropped in price at Game Crazy.

And you're right...Donkey Konga is much better. I haven't even opened my second copy of Taiko yet...got it for a second drum for 2-player mode. The thing is way too heavy to trade on here too.

[menikmati]

I've never even seen Taiko at the Mira Mesa Target, might have to check tomororw.

Thanks OP.

[jshendel]

Confirmed at Target in Ames, IA

[depascal22]

Sweet. For this price, I'll get it for the extra drum.

[LinkinPrime]

I'll have to check that out this weekend. Thanks Richlough

[swetooth9]

tagged

[argyle]

I prefered Donkey Kong Jungle beat :-s

Edut: I think I didn't like the US Taiko Drum Master because of the localized songs.

Weird, I prefer Taiko because I think the DK song selection is horrible. *shrug*

[coolsteel]

FIrst target was out, second target though had some, or at least did, I picked up one and so did a friend, we turn around and some guys got the rest. Oh well 9.99 in system, thanks OP

[Z-Saber]

I'll check this out tomorrow.

[suko_32]

Weird, I prefer Taiko because I think the DK song selection is horrible. *shrug*

Well if it's DK vs Taiko Songs in the US versions, I'd go with Taiko too. The one I liked, Donkey Kong Jungle Beat, is more of a game. Now the Japanese song list for almost all of the Taikos is awsome IMO.

[argyle]

Well if it's DK vs Taiko Songs in the US versions, I'd go with Taiko too. The one I liked, Donkey Kong Jungle Beat, is more of a game. Now the Japanese song list for almost all of the Taikos is awsome IMO.


Oh, well yea, I agree with that - but then that's comparing apples to oranges. I was just talking drum music games. :) Best use of drums on a console period easily goes to DK:JB.

[LinkinPrime]

No luck at Westminster, CA location...I'll have to see if I can hit up a few more.

[dcswirl]

I'll check in the morning, but I haven't found anything decent at Target in a while.

[EnronLackey]

any found them in the Las Vegas area?

[jesta2817]

picked up the last one at the arrowhead target for all of you in arizona.

The one on 43rd and peoria didn't have any

[espy605]

None in Alhambra. Clerks wouldn't even call the storeroom to ask if they had any back there.

[Rihan]

Just picked up the last one in Moorhead, MN

[LinkinPrime]

No luck in Garden Grove, CA

[alleycat58]

None in Alhambra. Clerks wouldn't even call the storeroom to ask if they had any back there.

If someone posts the DPCI number for you, you can manually enter it in any of the price checkers that have number inputs on them...that should show how many are in inventory both on the floor and in the back room.

[menikmati]

Just checked the Mira Mesa SD store, none there.

If anyone can get the number, I would try to input it at a price checker.

[Rihan]

722674100236

[Rozz]

I picked it up for $45 last year. Its a fun title, but the song list is lacking

[PimpBot2000]

Anyone have any luck finding one near Torrance, CA?

[Z-Saber]

Princeton Rd. Target didn't have any in the case.

Voice of America Target had one, and I got it.

[sheepboy_1923]

Thanks for the head's up OP. I can verify that the Chouteau Target in Kansas City and the Liberty Target are ringing up at the same price.

The track list is a little... eh, but for $10 it's definitely fun. I ended up going to get a second one for my brother's birthday.

[bsl918]

For the people in the San Francisco area, none in both Targets in Colma/Daly City. I haven't had time to check the one in Tanforan.

[bigbabyaggie99]

Had to go to two stores before finding one. The first store I went to had one but someone took the game out of it. Shame!!

Thanks OP!

[Z-Saber]

Don't know if this was posted yet, so sorry if this is already known.

Don't bother buying these to trade-in at EB/GS. The second Target I went to has an EB just down the strip, so I asked how much Taiko would get me.

The guy said around $4.00. I'm not sure how the EB/GS POS stuff works, but I could tell he was guessing.

Someone else can confirm the real price, but I'm also sure it isn't much.

[Prepster]

Don't know if this was posted yet, so sorry if this is already known.

Don't bother buying these to trade-in at EB/GS. The second Target I went to has an EB just down the strip, so I asked how much Taiko would get me.

The guy said around $4.00. I'm not sure how the EB/GS POS stuff works, but I could tell he was guessing.

Someone else can confirm the real price, but I'm also sure it isn't much.

Well a couple months back I think I got around $5 credit for it, so he was probably about right on it.

[rcaido]

If someone posts the DPCI number for you, you can manually enter it in any of the price checkers that have number inputs on them...that should show how many are in inventory both on the floor and in the back room.
I went to 5 freaken Targets & none had them...Damn i wish i knew about that inventory thing...Dont know if its worth all the trouble/gas to go back there...Can they check their inventory if you call them by phone?

I'm here in Washington State...Did someone here already cleared them out? Olympia/Tacoma areas...

[lawdood]

I went to 5 freaken Targets & none had them...Damn i wish i knew about that inventory thing...Dont know if its worth all the trouble/gas to go back there...Can they check their inventory if you call them by phone?

I'm here in Washington State...Did someone here already cleared them out? Olympia/Tacoma areas...
Go to any Target store with the DCPI number and hit up Guest Services and ask them to do an area check on it for you. They will put the DCPI # in their computer and get a printout of any stores in the area that have them in stock. I think any cashier can do the locater as well but Guest Services just always seems easier.

[espy605]

722674100236

Is that the DCPI number?

[Fatesealer]

Went to the Target off Peachtree Industrial in GA, and no luck. Went to th Target off Old Alabama Rd, near Pleasant Hill Rd and found two and bought both...

If any local (read: local to Norcross and surrounding areas) GA CAG's are interested in the other TDM and want to get it from me, PM me with an offer or if you have a trade list, we can work an exchange. And yes, by exchange I mean we will do any deals in person (sorry to those that wish me to ship it out, no can do).

[Kirin Lemon]

Thanks, OP! I managed to pillage the last three copies from the Eau Claire, WI store.

[lossleader]

722674100236

Is that the DCPI number?

NO, it's the UPC
http://www.upcdatabase.com/item.asp?upc=722674100236

[mattstockton12]

Picked one up. I don't think this is YMMV anymore

[terutt]

Had to go to two stores before finding one. The first store I went to had one but someone took the game out of it. Shame!!

Thanks OP!

Yeah...that happened to me too yesterday! Found one on the shelf, but noticed it wasn't shrinkwrapped...open it up..no game...

Luckily, there are about 4 targets within about 10 miles here..so the helpful associate checked the inventory at other stores, and there were still plent to be had (3-4 copies at least at all stores...)

Let the countdown to Guitar Heroes going on clearance begin! I am going to set the over/under line 2 months...

[rcaido]

Went to Target again & did that UPC code thing at Guest Services...They told me they had 1 copy at one location & 2 copies at another location...They called to see if they have it but inform the customer service lady that they don't have any...What are the chances of them just being lazy to look?

[Z-Saber]

What are the chances of them just being lazy to look?High.

[rcaido]

So i'm pretty much SOL then...Does anyone know when they actually start putting games that's in the back into the glass cases again?

[espy605]

NO, it's the UPC
http://www.upcdatabase.com/item.asp?upc=722674100236
If that isn't the DCPI number, what is the DCPI? I'd like to do an area check at my Target so I'd need that number right?

[ryanflucas]

They are probably dropping the price to clear out inventory for Taiko 2 coming out later this year (according to Target.com).

[r0xjo0]

This game is totally worth 10 bucks. Pick it up if you get a chance.

[menikmati]

Fuck, I still can't find myself a copy.

[CloakBass]

Awesome, I got the last copy at my local Target. The box was sorta banged up and the shrink wrap was coming off, but for 10 dollars I could care less. My cashier was so suprised; "You know this was 60 a few weeks ago, right?!". Haha, yeah I know. I know damn well. Thanks OP. I played a bit of it last night and it's very fun, but I can't get used to hitting the rim for the blue notes. In due time I suppose.

[Az986]

I picked up the last two at both Target's in Bel Air MD. Thanks for the tip guys

[ryanflucas]

My Target stores are out of them. I'd trade for one if anyone gets an extra.

[leadfootedfool]

Super Target here in FL had several left @ 9.99.

[notoriousrcn]

Two Targets in San Antonio, TX have 6+
Had to ask the guest service lady to look it up using the number 722674100236 and then asked where they would be if they weren't on the floor and she happily printed me out a recipt with a list of stockrooms on it and told me to hand it to the guy in the electronics department. The guy took one look at it and exclaimed "I know exactly where this is at!" and happily brought the game out.

[eau]

So the target service desk would be able to lookup inventory given the UPC? I thought they use a different number (SKU of some sort) to go by.

[notoriousrcn]

I called one Target and told them i had the DCPI number (as mentioned in an earlier post) and then gave her the upc. She told me that current store was out of stock, but when I asked if she could tell me if any of the other Targets in my area had it, she gladly gave me inventory counts of each local store. Then I used the same number when I went in to one of stores that had it in stock, with no problems or even funny looks.

So in short: yes.

[Gnuh]

I had no problem finding them once I got the employees to scan my printed barcode and grab it from storage. Managed to snag 2 of them from the two targets in my area.

[Hot Like Wasabi]

DPCI: 207 12 1080

My store here in Jacksonville had a few left but they were all in the back.

[Z-Saber]

DPCI: 207 12 1080

My store here in Jacksonville had a few left but they were all in the back.I will try it sometime this week to see if I can get one more and let everyone in my area know if there are any left.

[Akuma]

Grabbed the last one in the Janesville, WI. Target. Thanks OP. It was on an endcap with DK:JB and still marked $30. As I walked by the guy at the electronics island (the area with the glass cases and register) I mentioned that I heard that it was $10 and he said he didn't think so because they update prices every Monday. I asked him to scan it and it came up $10. He was floored. Any ideas why this price dropped on a different day than regular? Anybody?

[Fatesealer]

Overall fun little game. It's a little on the loud side in terms of striking the drum and I know I'm going to hear some BS from neighbors (I live in an apartment) if I don't play during the afternoon.

[kurrptsenate]

does anyone have a copy of this for sale?

Id be willing to pay a small premium for your troubles, of course :D

[2&2]

Overall fun little game. It's a little on the loud side in terms of striking the drum and I know I'm going to hear some BS from neighbors (I live in an apartment) if I don't play during the afternoon.

Yikes, it's that loud? I picked up a couple of these to play sometime soon, but I worry about anoying the neighbors too, so I'm having second thoughts. Is there a way to dampen it if you can only play at night without affecting the sensor sensivitiy. Kinda ruins the effect, but I only really have time to play at night.

[Fatesealer]

Yikes, it's that loud? I picked up a couple of these to play sometime soon, but I worry about anoying the neighbors too, so I'm having second thoughts. Is there a way to dampen it if you can only play at night without affecting the sensor sensivitiy. Kinda ruins the effect, but I only really have time to play at night.

The drum is hard plastic, and the sticks are hard plastic too. You can't really tap lightly and make it register on screen. YOu have to strike the drum. I've considered just playing with the controller and when I have the right arena, break out the drum. Ad far as dampening the sound, I'll look into it and see what I come up with.

[CAG 79]

Picked up the last one at my local Target. Thanks OP.

[dallow]

Thanks for this OP.

Picked up two of these at the Cityplace Dallas Target for two-player action.

I believe they had one left in the back.

Here are the stock numbers that guest services gave me:

Love Field Target - 1
Medallion Shopping Center Target - 2
Richardson Square Mall Target - 2
Plano, West Parker - 1
Cityplace - 3 (i bought two, so now 1)
Irving, W. Airport Freeway - 3
Garland, Centerville - 1
Allen, Mcdermott - 2
Euless, Gladr Road - 1
Flowermound, Long Prairie - 1

[menikmati]

Finally got one, had to ask for it and they were shoved somewhere in the back room.

There's 1 more left at the Mira Mesa Target if anyone wants it.

[Masume]

Gah, I missed out on this entirely, none at any of my local CC's. If anyone has an extra they want to sell, let me know please.

[thetshell]

I purchased this game a few months back from an etoys.com sale. I have one of the older style "fat" PS2's and couldn't get this game to load. It's on a blue bottom disc and I would get a DRE when trying to play it. I sent it back and got another copy only to have the same error. So far this is the only game that I haven't been able to play on my system. My PS2 is from one of the middle production runs, not an early system but also not that newest either (don't have the exact model number with me here at work).

Just a heads up for those not owning a "slim" PS2 yet, it may not work on all of the older PS2 models.....

[chewster777]

I found one yesterday, I was so happy.

[acey]

Just picked up the last 2 at the Target near Fashion Square mall in Orlando. Thanks OP - great deal!

[tolonen]

I just called and the woman said that it is discontinued and it's no longer at any Target's. I think she just said that because there weren't any near my zip code. I should try back with a different one. Anyone else call today and get locations with it?

[Hot Like Wasabi]

I just called and the woman said that it is discontinued and it's no longer at any Target's. I think she just said that because there weren't any near my zip code. I should try back with a different one. Anyone else call today and get locations with it?

It actually is discontinued but you should be able to still find it.

[Synergy]

Picked one up for my nephew's upcoming birthday. My sister is going to kill me, lol. Thanks OP!

[Z-Saber]

I'm lazy and don't feel like typing the specifics, but there's probably ten or so in the area at various Targets.

[Gatchaman]

I'm looking for one of these. Please CML if anyone is interested in trading.

Thanks,
G~

[TheHelix]

Yeah there were 2 in Mira Mesa, but one of the boxes was damaged and there was no shrinkwrap. Enjoy your Taiko game, Menkimati.

[GHardin]

Thanks for this OP.

Picked up two of these at the Cityplace Dallas Target for two-player action.

I believe they had one left in the back.

Here are the stock numbers that guest services gave me:

Love Field Target - 1
Medallion Shopping Center Target - 2
Richardson Square Mall Target - 2
Plano, West Parker - 1
Cityplace - 3 (i bought two, so now 1)
Irving, W. Airport Freeway - 3
Garland, Centerville - 1
Allen, Mcdermott - 2
Euless, Gladr Road - 1
Flowermound, Long Prairie - 1

Drats, I'm about 10 miles away from Flowermound...probably gone by now. Either way, it's too risky to use even more gas up! (Traveled ~98 miles to and from Fry's in Plano just to snag their last copy of Vampire Night for $30)

[jezebelseven]

Grabbed two at the Trotwood, Ohio target, one for a second controller, and one (for trade or to give to my nephew for his birthday, whichever comes first)- There's one left if anyone in the area needs it. Thanks OP, much better than the $30 or so I was about to drop at TRU for a second controller.

[GHardin]

Well, after a day of finding no good deals around, I decided to hit up the Flowermound, TX store, and - whaddya know - they still had their only copy left! Needless to say, I snatched it and forgot about all of the sour deals I found today. :D

[bsl918]

Did anyone by any chance find any in the Bay Area?

[cheapassgamer1]

got 5 of them for 4.88 each at circuit city a longgg time ago.

[dallow]

I purchased this game a few months back from an etoys.com sale. I have one of the older style "fat" PS2's and couldn't get this game to load. It's on a blue bottom disc and I would get a DRE when trying to play it. I sent it back and got another copy only to have the same error. So far this is the only game that I haven't been able to play on my system. My PS2 is from one of the middle production runs, not an early system but also not that newest either (don't have the exact model number with me here at work).

Just a heads up for those not owning a "slim" PS2 yet, it may not work on all of the older PS2 models.....

Ummm yeah.
I've found this out the hard way....

UGH.

[DeadScreenSky]

Man, I hope my Target still has some. I really need to start checkin this site more often!

I purchased this game a few months back from an etoys.com sale. I have one of the older style "fat" PS2's and couldn't get this game to load. It's on a blue bottom disc and I would get a DRE when trying to play it. I sent it back and got another copy only to have the same error. So far this is the only game that I haven't been able to play on my system. My PS2 is from one of the middle production runs, not an early system but also not that newest either (don't have the exact model number with me here at work).

Just a heads up for those not owning a "slim" PS2 yet, it may not work on all of the older PS2 models.....
I have the same thing happen with 'blue discs' (ie CD games) even after Sony allegedly repaired my system. Thankfully there is an easy fix that has worked for me and a lot of other people. Just put four inch-long pieces of scotch tape in a square configuration around the center disc hole (on the top of the disc). As long as I do that CD games run perfectly. I forget the exact cost (dust or something), but it's a common fix for this problem, especially if non-CD games work fine.

[GHardin]

I purchased this game a few months back from an etoys.com sale. I have one of the older style "fat" PS2's and couldn't get this game to load. It's on a blue bottom disc and I would get a DRE when trying to play it. I sent it back and got another copy only to have the same error. So far this is the only game that I haven't been able to play on my system. My PS2 is from one of the middle production runs, not an early system but also not that newest either (don't have the exact model number with me here at work).


I sort of have the same problem with blue discs. For some reason, I could play Gradius V at first, but when I couldn't play it because my PS2 wasn't reading it, I got rid of it. I didn't realize this was a CD until I opened it up. Oddly enough, the game worked fine. I give up trying to figure my PS2 out. ^_^;;;;

[Link127]

anyone know if there are any in eastern PA?

[Poqueoclock]

I am not sure why some people have had trouble with this game, as I have been playing this game regularly since it came out. Let me set some things straight:

1. Blue Disk Game- Older PS2's (launch to mid/late run fat models) eperience problems with reading CD (Not DVD) games. I have easily solved this issue by simply flipping the system upside down after the game has been put in. Although I have done this with maybe of my games I have not had any scratching but as always, YMMV depending on your console. Be sure to check the disk every 3-4 plays for them.

2. Strudiness of the Drum- Whenever I play this game I immerse myself and turn up the stereo and rock out! I really beat the crap out of this drum as much as a normal drum player would and this baby still holds and registers good. I dont hit it with all my might but I hit with enough power to hear a good plastic-on-plastic smacking noise.

In all, dont hesitate at all with trying to enjoy this game to all of your content! It is awesome.

[dallow]

Well, after a day of finding no good deals around, I decided to hit up the Flowermound, TX store, and - whaddya know - they still had their only copy left! Needless to say, I snatched it and forgot about all of the sour deals I found today. :D

Hey man, glad my info helped you out!


And for those recommending the solutions to the PS2 disc read error, thanks, I'll try them out.

[EXStrike]

I got mine today at the Saugus Target. Pretty damn fun. Its my little sister's new favorite game.

[eau]

I finally got mine yesterday :mrgreen:

[silkd]

PM me if someone can pick one up for me. I will pay by paypal. Thanks.

[bsl918]

PM me if someone can pick one up for me. I will pay by paypal. Thanks.

same here...

[Z-Saber]

You guys have to realize these things are huge and heavy. Shipping would absolutely kill the deal.

[bsl918]

You guys have to realize these things are huge and heavy. Shipping would absolutely kill the deal.

As long as the shipping is under $10, I'm willing to pay for it.

[eau]

You should be able to ship these things via media mail, since they are technically a software/media package, right?

I don't have a weighing machine, how heavy are these things anyway? 4 lbs?

[GHardin]

You should be able to ship these things via media mail, since they are technically a software/media package, right?

I don't have a weighing machine, how heavy are these things anyway? 4 lbs?

It's hard to find places online that show the dimensions of the package....Amazon amusingly lists it twice, saying it weighs 1lb on one description, and 2lbs on another. You look at eBay, and notice that the shipping on all of them range from $15-$20 (granted, you wouldn't really want to go there, but I digress). It feels a little heavier than 2lbs, though.

[monstericreated]

Sorry to bump this thread from the dead, but I guess this deal is still going on! I was really surprised (I hadn't come across this thread before), and grabbed one of these from one of my local Targets today for $9.99!

[MadFlava]

got 5 of them for 4.88 each at circuit city a longgg time ago.

Man my CC still has them but I check them this weekend and they all rang up $49.99. I guess it's YMMV.

[Argento]

Play the Japanese games, they truly rock and you don't need to know Japanese to have fun.