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HeartBeat Corporation was an American video game hardware manufacturer which specialized in hardware that combined interactive games with exercise machines and fitness sensors, most notably the Sega Mega Drive peripheral the HeartBeat Catalyst.

Company

HeartBeat Corporation was co-founded on December 24, 1991[1] by Adam Benjamin[4][5],and worked with Sega of America and Electronic Arts.[4]

HeartBeat Catalyst

Main article: HeartBeat Catalyst.

In November 1993, HeartBeat Corporation released the HeartBeat Catalyst, a Sega Mega Drive exercise peripheral with fitness sensors which detect heart rate, motion, and skin salinity levels for in-game feedback. While the company claimed that a number of games were planned to be compatible with the peripheral, the only title to ever utilize the hardware's unique capabilities was the HeartBeat Corporation-produced Outback Joey (the peripherals's pack-in game.) Contrary to popular belief, the HeartBeat Catalyst does not require the related HeartBeat Personal Trainer to operate.[1]

HeartBeat Personal Trainer

Main article: HeartBeat Personal Trainer.

Sold alongside the HeartBeat Catalyst was the HeartBeat Personal Trainer, a bundle comprised of the Catalyst hardware and a fitness-themed Sega Mega Drive (and still including Outback Joey. Contrary to popular belief, the HeartBeat Personal Trainer is not required by the related HeartBeat Catalyst to operate.[1])

Softography

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