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}}}}{{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a [[Sega Mega Drive]] action platform game developed by [[Western Technologies]] and published by [[HeartBeat Corporation]]. Specifically designed to utilize the fitness sensor-integrated Mega Drive variant [[HeartBeat Personal Trainer]], it was released exclusively in the United States in 1993 and only available as a pack-in with the Personal Trainer itself; as the system only had a production run of 1000 units, it is assumed only 1000 copies of ''Outback Joey'' exist as well. As such, both are considered some of the rarest pieces of Mega Drive history in existence.{{ref|https://www.sega-16.com/2004/08/genesis-accessory-peripheral-guide/}} | }}}}{{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a [[Sega Mega Drive]] action platform game developed by [[Western Technologies]] and published by [[HeartBeat Corporation]]. Specifically designed to utilize the fitness sensor-integrated Mega Drive variant [[HeartBeat Personal Trainer]], it was released exclusively in the United States in 1993 and only available as a pack-in with the Personal Trainer itself; as the system only had a production run of 1000 units, it is assumed only 1000 copies of ''Outback Joey'' exist as well. As such, both are considered some of the rarest pieces of Mega Drive history in existence.{{ref|https://www.sega-16.com/2004/08/genesis-accessory-peripheral-guide/}} | ||
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| + | ''[[Outback Joey]]'' is the only [[Sega Mega Drive]] game which utilizes the unique fitness hardware of the [[HeartBeat Personal Trainer]]; the Personal Trainer comes included with body-mounted fitness sensor hardware which reads the user's heart rate, motion, and skin salinity levels for in-game feedback, which ''Outback Joey'' uses to control the running speed of its player character (motivating users to maintain a consistent heart rate by exercising while playing.) Though not a requirement, the Personal Trainer is intended for use with fitness machines such as treadmills and ellipticals, and ''Outback Joey'' was generally marketed as being best played with a dedicated exercise bike. | ||
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| System(s): Sega Mega Drive | ||||||||||
| Publisher: HeartBeat Corporation | ||||||||||
| Developer: Western Technologies | ||||||||||
| Genre: Action platform | ||||||||||
| Number of players: 1 | ||||||||||
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Outback Joey is a Sega Mega Drive action platform game developed by Western Technologies and published by HeartBeat Corporation. Specifically designed to utilize the fitness sensor-integrated Mega Drive variant HeartBeat Personal Trainer, it was released exclusively in the United States in 1993 and only available as a pack-in with the Personal Trainer itself; as the system only had a production run of 1000 units, it is assumed only 1000 copies of Outback Joey exist as well. As such, both are considered some of the rarest pieces of Mega Drive history in existence.[1]
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Hardware
Outback Joey is the only Sega Mega Drive game which utilizes the unique fitness hardware of the HeartBeat Personal Trainer; the Personal Trainer comes included with body-mounted fitness sensor hardware which reads the user's heart rate, motion, and skin salinity levels for in-game feedback, which Outback Joey uses to control the running speed of its player character (motivating users to maintain a consistent heart rate by exercising while playing.) Though not a requirement, the Personal Trainer is intended for use with fitness machines such as treadmills and ellipticals, and Outback Joey was generally marketed as being best played with a dedicated exercise bike.
Production credits
- Developed for Heartbeat by: Western Technologies Inc
- Executive Producers: Jay Smith, Justin Hall-Tipping
- Produced By: George Degolian
- Programmed By: Mark Guidas, John Bojorquez, Alan Wise, Jimmy Gros, Chris Longpre
- Characters Designed By: Mike D'Isa
- Art & Design By: Mike D'Isa, Charlie Morales, Bruce Straley, Eric Iwasaki, Tate Mosesian, Bill Dubay, Sam Kjellman
- Music & Sounds By: Fletcher Beasley
- Special Thanks: Adam Benjamin
Uncredited
- Cover artwork: Phil Winslade
Magazine articles
- Main article: Outback Joey/Magazine articles.
Physical scans
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Technical information
ROM dump status
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1MB | 1993-07 | Cartridge (US) |