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.