Are There Enough Gamers For This Controller?

Granted, it's only March, but this might be the most hardcore music controller released in Japan this year. That is, if it's released.

You are looking at a dedicated controller that's designed for playing Sega rhythm game Project Diva and...that's it. Dubbed the "Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA- Dreamy Theater 2nd Dedicated Controller", it will be available for pre-order from Japanese peripheral maker Hori. It's priced at ¥29,939 (US$362).

The controller reproduces the experience of playing arcade game Project Diva at home on the PS3. But only if enough pre-orders are placed will the controller go into production. With the game's rabid fan base, that is entirely possible. Pre-orders start on March 22, so mark your calendars. Or not.

自宅をゲーセン環境に。『初音ミク -Project DIVA- 』専用コントローラーの受注がスタート！