Track & Field: all version differences
7 documented differences between the releases of Track & Field, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | Famicom (JP) | NES (NA) | NES | NES (EU) | MSX | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Gameplay | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Title | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Audio | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Graphics | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Version differences
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ContentFamicom (JP)
The Famicom Hyper Olympic keeps only four of the six arcade events; the hammer throw and high jump were left out.1
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ContentNES (NA)
The North American NES Track & Field merges the Famicom Hyper Olympic and Hyper Sports into one cartridge with eight events: the hammer throw is gone, while skeet shooting, archery and triple jump are added.2
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GameplayFamicom (JP)NES
The Famicom game came with a dedicated Hyper Shot button controller; the NES release is played with the standard controller.3
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TitleNES (EU)
Kemco's 1992 European NES release is otherwise the same game; only the title screen changes to read Track & Field in Barcelona.3
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AudioNES (EU)
The European NES version opens with Vangelis' Chariots of Fire theme, which the arcade plays on the high-score screen.2
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ContentMSX
On MSX the game was split into two cartridges, Hyper Olympic I and II, each with its own events, including races such as the 400 m and 1500 m.1
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GraphicsAtari 2600
The Atari 2600 port used Atari's Super Chip for improved graphics and gameplay.2
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13