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HES Interactive

Home Entertainment Suppliers (HES) was an Australian video game distributor and publisher active in the 1980s and 1990s.
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Founded
1984
HQ
Riverwood, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Known for
Adventure / Platform / Puzzle
22
Games
1981–2015
Years
10
Platforms
$19.72
Ø CIB
+51.7%
24M change

About

Established in 1984, HES Interactive (Home Entertainment Suppliers) distributed and published video games in Australia. The company is well-known for releasing budget Atari 2600 cartridges, multi-game compilations like the Action Pak, and unlicensed Nintendo Entertainment System games.
Initially operating as an importer, the company secured rights to repackage and sell titles from international developers. Among its earliest software offerings were Golf (1978), Golf [Text Label] (1978), and Golf [Tele Games] (1978). The company also found success distributing sports releases, including Boxing (1980), Boxing [Blue Label] (1980), Skiing (1980), and Skiing [Blue Label] (1980). These games were presented in distinctive packaging tailored for the local market. Another notable early release under their banner was Action Pak (1981).
To bypass regional hardware restrictions during the eight-bit era, the firm developed unique physical cartridge designs featuring a piggyback slot. This allowed players to insert a licensed cartridge to override the console's lockout chip, granting access to a wider library of international software. Over the following decades, the company expanded into peripheral manufacturing, system accessories, and modern software distribution, cementing its role in the region's early gaming infrastructure.

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Sebastian Giompaolo
Founder

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