Description

"Video Jogger" is a unique game for the Atari 2600 that was released by Exus Corporation in 1983. It was designed to be used with the Foot Craz activity pad, a dance mat-like accessory, making it one of the earliest examples of an exercise-based video game. Players use the mat to control a character on the screen, jogging in place to avoid various obstacles and collect items. The gameplay combines physical activity with traditional gaming elements, aimed at promoting fitness and health in a fun and engaging way. The game’s simplistic graphics and straightforward mechanics are typical of the Atari 2600, focusing on functional gameplay over visual flair.

The release of "Video Jogger" was relatively obscure, and it did not receive widespread distribution. This rarity has made it a sought-after item among collectors of vintage video games. Its integration with the Foot Craz pad was innovative for its time, predating later popular fitness gaming trends by several decades, such as those seen with Nintendo's Wii Fit and other motion-controlled gaming systems. "Video Jogger" serves as an interesting piece of the history of interactive fitness gaming, highlighting the early attempts at combining physical exercise with video game technology, providing a fun and active twist on the typical sedentary gaming experience.

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