Turbo Out Run [Model G-4053]

Port

34 Years old Sega Mega Drive cart. SEGA Enterprises, Ltd. [Tokyo, Japan]

Turbo Out Run © 1992 Sega Enterprises, Limited.

Turbo Out Run is the home conversion of Sega's 1989 arcade sequel to the legendary driving game Out Run. Piloting a high-performance Ferrari F40 across the continental United States from New York to Los Angeles, players must race against the clock and rival drivers while managing weather hazards, police interference, and a newly introduced turbo-boost engine mechanic.

TECHNICAL

GAME ID: G-4053

TRIVIA

The Evolution of the Road Trip:
Unlike the branching path structure of the original Out Run, Turbo Out Run introduced a linear checkpoint system spanning 16 distinct stages across America, complete with mandatory pit stops to upgrade engine power, tires, and turbo capabilities.

Arcade Hardware Translation:
Bringing the scaled sprite engine of Sega's custom arcade hardware to the 16-bit Mega Drive, the port successfully captured the blistering sense of speed and vibrant roadside scenery of the coin-op sequel.

Reviews:
[FR] June 1992 - Joypad N.9: 74/100

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TIPS AND TRICKS

GAME GENIE CODES:

REFT-A6TR
Always have the turbo upgrade (faster cool down).

REFT-A6TR +
BJFT-AAAW
Always have the turbo upgrade, with even faster cool down.

AKXT-AA56 +
RFYT-A612
Start a new game with the upgrade menu (you can pick a Turbo, Tire, or Engine upgrade before your first race). Note that you will start with the manual transmission. If you want to have the automatic transmission, add this code: 9EDA-BRZR.

9VYA-BGE2 +
B3YA-AAE4
Start a new game with all 3 upgrades (Turbo, Tires, and Engine). Note that you will start with the manual transmission even if you choose automatic. If you want to have the automatic transmission, add this code: 9EDA-BRZR.

SOURCES

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ROM dump (MAME).