While you can play the game with a standard PlayStation controller - in fact, some may find the game easier when using a pad - Konami's drum controller is really the true way to play the game. The DrumMania controller is essentially a five-drum pad that rests on a metal stand (putting it about three feet off the ground) with a small, pressure-sensitive foam pedal that serves as the bass drum. This is an exceptional package, bringing home what seems like an arcade machine.