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Neo Geo AES+ Retro Console Now Available for Pre-Order Starting at $249
Key points
- Neo Geo AES+ console pre-orders are open on Amazon.
- Base console costs $249; game cartridges are $90 each.
- The console uses re-engineered ASIC chips for hardware recreation, not emulation.
- Original 90s game cartridges are compatible with the AES+.
Neo Geo AES+ Pre-Orders Begin
SNK has made the Neo Geo AES+ home console available for pre-order on Amazon, following its announcement in April. The base system is priced at $249 and does not include any games. Ten re-released game cartridges are also available for purchase.
Hardware Recreation and Compatibility
The Neo Geo AES+ is a 1:1 recreation of the original Neo Geo hardware, utilizing re-engineered ASIC chips for silicon-level accuracy rather than emulation. This design ensures compatibility with original game cartridges from the 1990s. The console includes both AV out for CRT displays and HDMI for modern televisions, along with DIP switches for region/language settings and overclocking.
Pricing and Game Availability
Each of the ten re-released game cartridges for the Neo Geo AES+ costs $90. The console itself is available for $249. An Ultimate Edition, which includes all games and accessories, is priced at $1,000. The original Neo Geo was known for its high price point, and while the AES+ offers better value when adjusted for inflation, the individual game prices remain high.
Historical Context of the Neo Geo
The original Neo Geo was notable for bringing arcade-quality gaming to home consoles without compromise, featuring large game file sizes (300-700MB) compared to competitors' 4-16MB. It also boasted dedicated audio chips and superior graphics capabilities, allowing for large, multi-layered 2D sprites. Despite being marketed as a 24-bit console, it was a powerful 16-bit system that catered to a niche audience due to its $700 price tag.
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SNK has opened pre-orders for the Neo Geo AES+ home console and ten re-released game cartridges on Amazon. The console is a silicon-level recreation of the original hardware, and individual game cartridges cost $90 each.