Band Hero DS to include drum attachment, vocals

24.07.2009
Activision has unveiled its plans for the upcoming DS version of Band Hero (the sequel that has more of a top-40, family friendly musical approach). While previous games have included a guitar grip attachment that let players replicate the console music game experience on portables, Band Hero will include the drumming and singing features included in and .

In addition to a new guitar grip, Band Hero will also support a new drum attachment that slips over the DS's d-pad and face buttons. Like the guitar grip, the drum grip will only work with the DS Lite, as the dimensions of the slip-on attachment won't fit the original DS or . Band Hero will also include vocals, which presumably, should be playable by DS owners of all stripes.

Band Hero will also be coming to the Xbox 360, PS3, and PS2 this year. Keep your eyeballs glued to GamePro.com as we'll keep you updated on these new Band Hero accessories the second we lay our hands on them.