Well, the Metal Slug series is still considered the peak of 2D sprite art and animation so they hold up visually. Although Metal Slug 1 is great, X and 3 are my favorites (X is a more refined version of 2). And also, maybe a real console isn't the best way to play those games, they all suffer from slowdowns so the best way to play them is on emulators/FPGA that allow overclocking of the Neo-Geo CPU.
Doesn't this new AES+ have a switch for overclocked mode?
Isn't it supposed to be the same hardware as the original, with the original chips and all? If so i don't think it's possible, unless you physically overclock the actual physical CPU.
Real talk, it's not for you. You would be better off buying Capcom Arcade Stadium 1+2 if you want to experience that style of gaming. The price is not an indicator of how good the Neo Geo is now and it's one for the collectors that know what they are getting.
These are not original though, the nostalgia factor is fabricated
You're being a gatekeeper "I used ow own lots of AES games". These games are availible in multiple collections and al la carte games through Arcade Archives without the massive price tag. A super expensive mini console is the exact opposite of entry level to let new people enjoy Neo Geo games.
I see this as gaming copying the vinyl record market. It's probably the closest this industry has come to people being able to buy new reprints of classic cartridge based games. So when I do that comparison and what some vinyls sell for, it's ok for me.
Some like Metal Slug, Garou & Neo Turf Masters play well and are "required reading" to call yourself a gamer IMO. One of culture anyway. Try them with an emulator or buy them on your console of choice if you want to be a good little consumer. They are on Playstation & Switch.
That was the arcade experience in a nut shell. At home you might have had a 2600 or ColecoVision. But look at those versions versus the originals. It wasn't until 1986 with the US release of the NES when arcade perfect versions of early 80s arcade titles were possible.
Yes, it's on a display shelf with the rest. I also have a CRT TV with the cables next to all the consoles in the display cabinet, so I just need to plug in the console. Ideally, they'd all be connected and wouldn't need to be moved, but I'm short on spaceHow are you enjoying it when you stuck it inside a shelf
I'll be adding my Xbox 360 and PS3 soon because they've entered the retro era, but I'm still doing calculations and brainstorming ideas for how to fit it all into such a small space.
It was an awesome time. That's why my upstairs playroom has 15 Arcade1Ups in it.
you can sit on it.. amazon only charges when shipped with credit card.
What do you mean by "see what scalpers do"?
He recommends you to scalp it so the scalpers don't do it. These guys are the worst
basically yeah.. wait until the reviews hit... figure out if it's good.
to be fair, none of us need any of this shit
King of Fighters 2003
Neo Geo easily has the best ratio of good/bad games of any system ever made.
I would guess that the cost of fabrication only is around 30 dollars for the cartridge, the box (which is not a simple PS5/Switch) and instruction manual.I agree, but the production cost is still what it is, I think it's kinda reasonably priced.
I had a mostly complete AES collection that I sold off, so I certainly know the nostalgia factor
If I was going to get one of these then at launch I would get KOF 2002, Metal Slug, and Samurai Shodown V Special.
98 best tho
So you are the reasons people make these "vertical display" cradles for consoles lolYes, it's on a display shelf with the rest. I also have a CRT TV with the cables next to all the consoles in the display cabinet, so I just need to plug in the console. Ideally, they'd all be connected and wouldn't need to be moved, but I'm short on space
Neo Geo is part of my retro console collection. Most of these consoles are ones I bought as a kid and have kept. Others I've acquired as an adult, as I could afford these. I bought that Neo-Geo + 4 original games for €500 four years ago. A great deal considering current prices.
It's a humble and simple little corner compared to many people's collections, but I enjoy it and I'm happy to have it. Few things compare to the feeling of playing childhood consoles that are 30+ years old and still working like new...
I'll be adding my Xbox 360 and PS3 soon because they've entered the retro era, but I'm still doing calculations and brainstorming ideas for how to fit it all into such a small space.
Calling Granzort, Aldynes and Battle Ace good is a stretch
Yes, it's on a display shelf with the rest. I also have a CRT TV with the cables next to all the consoles in the display cabinet, so I just need to plug in the console. Ideally, they'd all be connected and wouldn't need to be moved, but I'm short on space
Neo Geo is part of my retro console collection. Most of these consoles are ones I bought as a kid and have kept. Others I've acquired as an adult, as I could afford these. I bought that Neo-Geo + 4 original games for €500 four years ago. A great deal considering current prices.
It's a humble and simple little corner compared to many people's collections, but I enjoy it and I'm happy to have it. Few things compare to the feeling of playing childhood consoles that are 30+ years old and still working like new...
I'll be adding my Xbox 360 and PS3 soon because they've entered the retro era, but I'm still doing calculations and brainstorming ideas for how to fit it all into such a small space.
They run on the original AES hardware and are still cheaper than replicas of old carts.
Great question.
Yes
