Third generation[]
| Name | Nintendo Hyper-System | Sega PlayBox | Atari 7600 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nintendo | Sega | Atari |
| Release Date | WW:April 17, 1986 | WW:October 23, 1986 | WW:January 21, 1987 |
| Media | Cartridge | Cartridge | Cartridge |
| Backward compatibility | N/A | N/A | Atari 2600 |
| Units sold | 61.05 million | 13.89 million | 28.96 million |