Plaion and SNK are re-releasing the NeoGeo AES console later this 12 months.
Initially launched in 1990 and remembered for its sturdy arcade ports, the brand new NeoGeo AES (Superior Leisure System) is deliberate for launch this Christmas and guarantees “unmatched authenticity”, together with full compatibility with unique cartridges.
Normal and thirty fifth Anniversary Version {hardware} will launch on November 12 for $249.99 / £179.99 / €199.99, with a roster of sport cartridges additionally because of go on sale for £69.99 / €79.99.
In response to Plaion, NeoGeo AES+ will include “discrete” high quality of life upgrades, reminiscent of low-latency HDMI output, 1080p output, and on-screen BIOS and DIP Changees situated on the underside of the console, permitting for fast switching of language choice, overclocking the {hardware}, or selecting totally different show modes.
The console additionally affords low energy consumption and completely saves avid gamers’ Excessive Rating saves for every sport.
Ten NeoGeo video games will launch alongside the console, with extra to observe, in addition to a collection of equipment. On day one, it’ll provide:
- Steel Slug
- The King of Fighters 2002
- Garou: Mark of the Wolves
- Large Event Golf
- Shock Troopers
- Samurai Shodown V Particular
- Pulstar
- Twinkle Star Sprites
- Magician Lord
- Over Prime
The next equipment can even be out there to buy at launch:
- NEOGEO AES+ Arcade Stick: “A 1:1 duplicate of the unique traditional controller, now up to date to supply each wired and wi-fi functionality”
- NEOGEO AES+ Reminiscence Card: “A 1:1 duplicate of the unique, performing in the very same style as the unique however now up to date to now not require a cell battery”
- NEOGEO AES+ Gamepad: “A 1:1 duplicate of the unique”
An Final Version with all launch video games and equipment is accessible now on the Plaion web site.
Ben Jones, industrial director of Plaion Replai, mentioned: “The NeoGeo stays peerless within the eyes of arcade fanatics, by no means accepting lower than the genuine arcade expertise. For 35 years SNK’s {hardware} has continued to astonish avid gamers with the system’s sport assortment, with titles that solely enhance with age and stay timeless classics.
“We’re excited to reintroduce this legendary system to fashionable avid gamers in a method that refuses to compromise on the integrity of the unique {hardware}, now priced at a degree each gamer can lastly afford. We sit up for unveiling extra information all year long.”
Because of its important energy and synergy with SNK’s arcade enterprise, the AES promised arcade-perfect video games within the house – one thing not doable on rival platforms on the time.
Nonetheless, its energy got here at a excessive worth: $649, which is greater than $1200 at the moment, with every sport retailing for a whopping $200. Unsurprisingly, the Neo Geo bought lower than one million items worldwide.
