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'''Lock-On''' (ロックオン) (originally titled '''Virtual Shooting Lock-On''' (バーチャルシューティング・ロックオン) in Japan before the name was shortened) is a simple laser tag game originally released by [[Sega]] in 1992.
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'''Lock-On''' (ロックオン) (originally titled '''Virtual Shooting Lock-On''' (バーチャルシューティング・ロックオン) in Japan before the name was shortened) is a simple laser tag game originally released by [[Sega]] in January 1993.{{magref|harmony|116|13}}
  
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Lock-On exists in a variety of forms. For most of the world, Lock-On existed solely as a simplistic, "fair" game of laser tag - each player is equipped with a sensor (to be strapped to the head) and an infra-red light gun - when hit, a number decreases and the player who sustains the least "damage", wins. Some years later (around 1997) the package was upgraded under the name '''Lock-On 2''', with the guns and headsets replaced with less bulky versions, presumably to cut costs. In North America and Europe, distribution was handled by [[Bandai]].  
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Lock-On exists in a variety of forms. For most of the world, Lock-On existed solely as a simplistic, "fair" game of laser tag - each player is equipped with a sensor (to be strapped to the head) and an infra-red light gun - when hit, a number decreases and the player who sustains the least "damage", wins. Some years later (around 1997) the package was upgraded under the name '''Lock-On 2''', with the guns and headsets replaced with less bulky versions, presumably to cut costs. In North America and Europe, distribution was handled by [[Bandai]]. The Lock-On 2 was priced £29.99 (or £59.99 for a twin pack) in the United Kingdom.{{magref|cvg|204|45}}
  
 
In Japan, the game was made more elaborate with the introduction of the '''Lock-On Bazooka''' (ロックオン バズーカ), and then the '''Voice Lock-On''' (ボイスロックオン) in 1997. Here Lock-On sets are grey/black as opposed to the standard blue used everywhere else.  
 
In Japan, the game was made more elaborate with the introduction of the '''Lock-On Bazooka''' (ロックオン バズーカ), and then the '''Voice Lock-On''' (ボイスロックオン) in 1997. Here Lock-On sets are grey/black as opposed to the standard blue used everywhere else.  
  
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==Gallery==
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==Photo gallery==
 
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LockOn Headset.jpg|Headset (Lock-On) (US/EU)
 
LockOn Headset.jpg|Headset (Lock-On) (US/EU)
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==Promotional material==
 
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===Television advertisements===
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LockOn Toy JP TVAdvert.mp4|JP TV advert
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VoiceLockOn Toy JP TVAdvert.mp4|Voice Lock-On JP TV advert
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{{gitem|Notavailable.svg|ID TV advert (1996)<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUzPi3OANU0</ref>}}
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===Print advertisements===
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==Physical scans==
 
==Physical scans==
 
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==References==
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[[Category:Consumer products]]

Latest revision as of 14:05, 20 November 2024

LockOn Headset.jpg
Lock-On
Manufacturer: Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Distributor: Bandai (US,EU), Halifax (IT), Sega-Ozisoft (AU), Bug Multisystem (IL), DDC Agency (CZ/SK), Gama (ID)
Release Date RRP Code
Toy
JP
Toy
JP
(X2)
Toy
JP
(Bazooka)
Toy
JP
(2) 		¥4,980 (5,129)4,980e[2]
Toy
JP
(Voice) 		¥6,980 (7,189)6,980e[3]
Toy
JP
(Euro Version) 		¥4,9804,980[4]
Toy
JP
(Euro Version X2) 		¥9,8009,800[4]
Toy
EU
Toy
EU
(x2)
Toy
IT
Toy
CZ
Toy
AU
(x2)
Toy
ID 		Rp149.500149.500

Lock-On (ロックオン) (originally titled Virtual Shooting Lock-On (バーチャルシューティング・ロックオン) in Japan before the name was shortened) is a simple laser tag game originally released by Sega in January 1993.[1]

Lock-On exists in a variety of forms. For most of the world, Lock-On existed solely as a simplistic, "fair" game of laser tag - each player is equipped with a sensor (to be strapped to the head) and an infra-red light gun - when hit, a number decreases and the player who sustains the least "damage", wins. Some years later (around 1997) the package was upgraded under the name Lock-On 2, with the guns and headsets replaced with less bulky versions, presumably to cut costs. In North America and Europe, distribution was handled by Bandai. The Lock-On 2 was priced £29.99 (or £59.99 for a twin pack) in the United Kingdom.[5]

In Japan, the game was made more elaborate with the introduction of the Lock-On Bazooka (ロックオン バズーカ), and then the Voice Lock-On (ボイスロックオン) in 1997. Here Lock-On sets are grey/black as opposed to the standard blue used everywhere else.

Photo gallery

  • Headset (Lock-On) (US/EU)

  • Bazooka (JP)

Magazine articles

Main article: Lock-On/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

Television advertisements

Voice Lock-On JP TV advert
Notavailable.svg
ID TV advert (1996)[6]
Notavailable.svg

Print advertisements

ArgosSega SpringSummer1996.jpg
UK advert (Spring-Summer 1996)
ArgosSega SpringSummer1996.jpg
ArgosSega SpringSummer 1997.jpg
UK advert (Spring-Summer 1997)
ArgosSega SpringSummer 1997.jpg
Logo-pdf.svg
Print advert in Wiz (IL) #40: "7/94" (1994-xx-xx)
Logo-pdf.svg
Logo-pdf.svg
Print advert in Mega Force (PT) #19: "Dezembro 1994" (1994-12-xx)
Logo-pdf.svg
Logo-pdf.svg
Print advert in Wiz (IL) #65: "9/96" (1996-xx-xx)
Logo-pdf.svg
Logo-pdf.svg
Print advert in Hobby Consolas (ES) #63: "Diciembre 1996" (199x-xx-xx)
Logo-pdf.svg

Physical scans

Lock-On, JP
LockOn Toy JP Box Back.jpgNospine-small.pngLockOn Toy JP Box Front.jpg
Cover
Lock-On, JP (X2)
LockOnX2 Toy JP Box Front.jpg
Cover
Lock-On, JP (Bazooka)
LockOnBazooka Toy JP Box Back.jpgNospine-small.pngLockOnBazooka Toy JP Box Front.jpg
Cover
Lock-On 2, JP
LockOn2 JP Box Back.jpgNospine-small.pngLockOn2 JP Box Front.jpg
Cover
Lock-On 2, JP (VS Set)
LockOn2VsSet Toy JP Box Back.jpgNospine-small.pngLockOn2VsSet Toy JP Box Front.jpg
Cover
Lock-On 2, JP (Voice)
VoiceLockOn Toy JP Box Back.jpgNospine-small.pngVoiceLockOn Toy JP Box Front.jpg
Cover
Lock-On Euro Version, JP
LockOnEuroVersion Toy JP Box Back.jpgNospine-small.pngLockOnEuroVersion Toy JP Box Front.jpg
Cover
Lock-On Euro Version (X2), JP

Lock-On, US/EU
SegaLockOn EU Box Front.jpg
Cover
Lock-On 2, US/EU
LockOn2 Toy EU Box Front.jpg
Cover
Manual Sega Lock-On.pdf
Manual
Lock-On 2 (X2), US/EU
LockOn2 USEU Box Back X2.jpgNospine-small.pngLockOn2 USEU Box Front X2.jpg
Cover
Manual Sega Lock-On.pdf
Manual
Lock-On, IT
SegaLockOn IT Box Front.png
Cover
Notavailable.svg
Manual
Lock-On, AU (X2)

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Harmony, "1993 2" (JP; 1993-02-01), page 13
  2. ↑ http://www.sega.co.jp/sega/toys/lockon/lockon2.html (Wayback Machine: 1998-12-01 07:04)
  3. ↑ http://www.sega.co.jp/sega/toys/lockon/v_lockon.html (Wayback Machine: 1998-12-05 22:54)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 http://www.sega.co.jp/sega/athome/toys/boy.html (Wayback Machine: 1996-12-24 11:25)
  5. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "November 1998" (UK; 1998-10-14), page 45
  6. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUzPi3OANU0
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