I spent around £300 on download copies of retail games. Never heard of a Neo-Geo game called CYBER-UP??? Blue’s Journey I also had the NES version but it wasn’t really anything compared to the arcade. I also have a big interest in that lost era of odd 32-bit consoles, and for similar reasons as I remember reading about it but never knew anyone who had the stuff. Stop forcing us to play illegal roms when you know we'll pay for the games if they are available! Neo Geo World Tour. Metal Slug 2 Instead, my friends and I only knew of Neo Geo from magazine articles and ads listing the home console for close to $600, with individual games coming in at $200 or so. If these are franchises you absolutely love, a deep dive into their history might be really appealing to you. So wil give this a pass. Last Resort The fact that the keep putting off talking about the price make me think it won’t be as cheap as I’d hope it would be either, although that’s just a guess. Mutation Nation I assume by CYBER-UP they actually mean CYBER-LIP? I'll wait and see what the 40th anniversary collection on Switch looks like. The King of Fighters 2000 Samurai Shodown V Special Plus, having native HDMI and save points is nice. OK, I think I've got this right. @JayJ Ah man you're talking my language I love LGR, I actually support him on Patreon. I want Twinkle Star Sprites, but almost as importantly, I can't have a piece of crap like Magician Lord stinking up my game selection screen. Blazing Star Neo Geo Mini will include the following 40 titles: I feel thoroughly ripped off because I know that at some point in the future it'll happen again and I won't be able to download the games again. Visit our corporate site. I even had a Tapwave Zodiac back when that was the new and forward thinking handheld is you can even remember it. Feature: What’s The Sexiest Nintendo Console Ever? Each game is capable of being saved and continued like the original system. The four face buttons and start and select are compressed into a little corridor on the right side of the chassis; accidentally hitting the wrong one while you’re trying to focus on gameplay on the little screen is virtually guaranteed. TBH they should just release a compilation with all the games. There’s a mini arcade machine , an arcade stick with built-in games , and all kinds of bundles on traditional platforms . Classic hardware can be nice, I have a lot of it as a collector for many years, but it is just kind of ridiculous to suggest spending many times more on the old stuff when you can save tremendous amounts of money and have a lot more convenience with the new stuff. Metal Slug 5 And yeah, theres a reason why I own boxed complete versions of games for nearly every system from my childhood except the AES, they are just sooo pricey. Certainly won't be spending hundreds of pounds on downloads again like I did for the 3DS. But the ones I like I really like. @samuelvictor Yeah the N-Gage is just a terribly designed piece of hardware as far as portable game consoles go IMO. @BionicDodo Nazca was also the developer of the original Metal Slug, so I doubt that's the reason for Neo Turf Masters not being included. @samuelvictor Yeah I never collected much in the way of Turbo Grafx stuff either myself, but I did get a lot of the games on virtual console for my Wii. The only marks against the physical presentation of the version that we received is that it’s less colorful and more bland looking than its Japanese counterpart - meaning that the buttons and their labels don’t stand out very well - and it doesn’t feature any of the bezel or side art that drew my gaze in the hot, smoky arcades of my youth. The King of Fighters 2000 Metal Slug Alpha Mission II. But for anyone else, looking for diversity and more breadth, the Mini’s collection falls very short. Get the best gaming deals, reviews, product advice, competitions, unmissable gaming news and more! Sometimes we include links to online retail stores. Real Bout: Fatal Fury Guess I'm spoiled by modern handhelds and mobiles, I remember the screen on the PSP being a revelation for me the first time I saw it, and its hard to go back (especially as I could play most of my old handheld games on it through emulation!). 3 times so far its become corrupted and none of the games would load, twice whilst away travelling, annoying as I specifically got the device and games to play on those exact trips. Crossed Swords It’s a lovely recreation of the top half of an SNK arcade cabinet, and while it feels sturdy and well made it’s still light enough to hold in your lap without being too unwieldy. @YANDMAN yea yea I’ve already been told that it wasn’t a Neo Geo game... that’s a shame. This means that you can enjoy the games without the need to connect it to a TV or a monitor. The Last Blade 2 Same reason I got a 3DO and a bunch of games for that as well. If you’re not interested in dipping deep into the pool of King of Fighter’s history, or reliving the glory days of the Samurai Shodown franchise, the Neo Geo Mini is likely not for you. Art of Fighting The NGPC and Gameboy Pocket are both amazing systems that I loved to death at the time, but its a shame there is no proper backlight solotion for them, it puts me off playing them much today. The Bottom Line. Run and fully supported by SNK. The game plays similarly to Taito’s own Puzzle… 5. There’s no shortage of ways to play classic Neo Geo games in 2020. Many would pay top dollar for that (I'd happily pay £100 for a PS4/Switch game with every title, or maybe £200 for a mini AES console with them all). I also got an N-Gage but I could never get the thing to work. Speaking of the games, there’s a definite bias towards 2D fighting games. I feel ya though, I still got my old consoles hooked up to a TV that still has s-video and my classic video game collection is something that I have always appreciated having. The system itself is an interesting, unusual design. Art of Fighting It feels way too slippery and imprecise for the abundance of single-plane games on offer. I've already lived long enough to be told I can no longer redownload certain books I bought on Kindle as the rights only lasted for a certain amount of years for that distribution deal. I nearly bought one when they first came out, along with an N-Gage, but held out for a PSP. Mutation Nation Forgot account? Once you have the game downloaded and installed it is just like owning anything physical as even the old hardware can get lost over time. But it bothers me, I definitely still do play games which are several decades old. Fancy A Second Switch Dock For Your Bedroom Or Office? I'd lump AES in with that period as well, but of course the costs put me off as previously said. I’m kinda surprised it wasn’t on NeoGeo. I'm frankly surprised they went with it, as it won't really work under a TV, and the tiny screen won't really cut it for long. Speaking of the games, there’s a definite bias towards 2D fighting games. Games/Toys. The 40th Anniversary collection has non-NEOGEO SNK titles from arcade and console (NES). Thankfully most of the "must play" pc games of that era have been updated for new hardware and put on GoG, or at the very least can be played with Dos box. There is also a global menu that can be accessed by pressing Start+Select which allows for saving states, volume, brightness, and changing games (feature missing from the Nintendo minis). The greatest handheld games consoles – ranked! King of the Monsters The power supply is compatible with USB cable which means you can connect to smartphone batteries and enjoy your games on-the-go! 1; Real Bout Fatal Fury. I'm in for the complete Metal Slug collection. Metal Slug 5 Add a handful of games to that version and there is hardly any reason for the international version to exist. After its announcement two weeks ago, leaked images of the Neo Geo Mini have been published in addition to a list of the 40 titles that are expected to ship with the console upon its eventual release. Sadly, it does not include the first Samurai Shodown, which is the one I have the most fond memories of, being the only one I actually got to play in arcades at the time. I can understand that KOF is a big thing for SNK... but 10 versions of it on the Mini? I just want the Metal Slug games and that alone on Switch would cost me $48, so if the Mini is price close to that number I'm getting it. Blazing Star The King of Fighters ’98 The King of Fighters ’96 I also collect handhelds, I don't have a Gameboy Light, would love one. Top Player’s Golf Top Player’s Golf @samuelvictor I understand where you are coming from with the handhelds that don't have backlighting, I also grew up with a NGPC and even though I loved it I never really want to play it these days. Lack of Neo Turf Masters is truly disappointing though. Speaking of the games, there’s a definite bias towards 2D fighting games. The Gizmondo is something I've always been interested in picking up but never gotten round to. SNK has announced the Neo Geo mini, a handheld stand-alone video game system loaded with 40 games originally released on the Neo Geo arcade system.Rather than … Someone called Paon owns the rights to Windjammers since Data East went bust. Puzzled The Neo Geo Mini console includes 40 SNK classics and can output through a mini HDMI cable. Included in this list are; Neo-Geo MVS, AES, and CD. If you’ve managed to refrain from purchasing classic SNK titles on the Nintendo Switch, your decision may have been a wise one if you plan on picking up the Neo Geo Mini or Neo Geo Mini International. Touch wood. Metal Slug 3 @YANDMAN Na I played Ikari Warriors a lot at the local convenience store when I was a kid in the mid 80’s. NEO GEO Mini. But yeah I agree theres more affordable ways to legally play many NeoGeo games than there's ever been. If the price tag weren’t quite so high, I might recommend the Neo Geo Mini purely on the strength of its desk appeal. I'll wait for the price announcement and will decide. The King of Fighters ’94 Fatal Fury Special It's not that bad. Samurai Shodown V Special Not had a problem with downloaded games on my Switch or PS4 Pro yet. Metal Slug X Let us know in the comments if there are any specific games you’re looking forward to playing on the new SNK systems. NEOGEO Mini Christmas Limited Edition (RED) Create New Account. The Last Blade 2 The King of Fighters 2002 As previously noted, there are 40 titles on each device, with 14 of them differing between the two units. I'm no stranger to firing up an ancient game and giving it a spin but these sessions are too few and far between to warrant a purchase of a dedicated device. I would never really get into it myself since it can be hard to track down, difficult to use, and takes up a lot of space. Kizuna Encounter: Super Tag Battle Mining nostalgia dollars is by no means a new practice but we must admit SNK seems to be pulling it off in style. Looks like I might have to import this if I want it. At the end of the day video game collecting is a hobby, and it can quickly become a very expensive hobby if you have a money is no object classic gaming approach. I don’t understand the constant neglect and omission Windjammers gets, given it is the defining game on the platform. Robo Army If you don’t want to take out a second mortgage on your home you could simply focus on the following ten amazing games. Robo Army As the Neo Geo was best known for its 1vs1 fighting games I figured it would lie towards those. The King of Fighters ’97 The NGage was similarly powerful with decent ports of Tomb Raider etc, but had that really stupid vertical screen, when most of the games were ports of horizontal ones - the Sonic Advance port was completely unplayable. Cyber-Lip Puzzled The King of Fighters ’94 On the Neo Geo Mini the optional controllers are also missing the microswitches (more on this below). Super Sidekicks Ninja Commando Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa’s Revenge Ninja Commando @samuelvictor Yeah there is this youtube channel LGR that seems to cover a lot of the old PC stuff from the past that I had an interest in. The Neo Geo Mini is out now in Japan for 12,240 yen (~$110). Obviously the games are very basic LCD style things but the big liscences make them interesting to me from a collectors standpoint, especially as I collect Daytona stuff and you can get a Daytona branded console pack. Still, key titles that we're missing but I hope they keep putting them out. SNK official authorized online store, MVSX Home Arcade, Arcade Stick Pro, NEOGEO Mini, Retro Arcade Fun R1 and Game Console Accessories on sale, 100% original, Gameboy Retro FC 400 Games Console - Game Mini Gamepad Retro Portabel. NEO GEO Mini - Neo Geo SNK Arcade Mini Game Console Neogeo. @JoakimZ that’s a bummer, I didn’t realize that. The lack of Ikari Warriors has me thinking I might just get the collection for Switch and call it a day. A Neo Geo without Bust-A-Move is not a Neo Geo, licensing rights be damned. Art of Fighting I got the R-Zone simply for the novelty, same reason I got the Game.com and Gizmondo, although I can at least give the Gizmondo some credit for having some hidden gems and decent quality. O_O. I've been mildly frustrated by the drip speed and random appearing order. En option, il est possible d'acheter une ou deux manettes identiques à celles que l'on trouvait sur la Neo Geo CD sortie en 1994, à connecter sur l'un des deux ports USB-C présents sur les côtés de l'objet. It works fine for now. It was initially released for the Neo Geo arcade platform. The King of Fighters ’95 Twinkle Star Sprites, Mini International Exclusive: King of the Monsters 2 Of the 40 games packed into the Mini, 16 of them are fighters, SNK’s bread and butter genre and what the Neo Geo was largely known for (though I would’ve been happier had Windjammers or a Bomberman made the cut). For a roundup of all our favorite throwback consoles, check out our list of the best retro consoles. Also, there's no octagonal gate (or gate of any kind) on the analog stick, so while it rotates smoothly and feels reactive, it’s less than ideal for most of the games included with the Mini, which call for crisp eight-directional movement. To top it off, you'll also be able to adjust the screen's aspect ratio and resolution when the system is plugged into a television via a HDMI cable (sold separately). The King of Fighters ’97 Twinkle Star Sprites There was a problem. His interest in PC stuff starts a little before mine, but he covers a lot of the same stuff I loved, old shareware games, primative FPS games, Doom, Duke 3D, ROTT etc. By now I probably have more games than this and a better selection, no need for illegal roms. I'll import the Asian neo mini because I like the colour of the unit better then slap a load of roms on myself , it's bound to be easily hackable. No third party stuff as expected. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. If I decide to buy one, it won't be the International one. KOF WORLD. The international has all the games I'd want to play. Metal Slug 2 That's alot of King of Fighters games. CDi only has like 3 games which are even remotely playable tbh but the units themselves and the movies have a weird fascination for me, and of course the Nintendo stuff is worth it from a collector's oddity standpoint. Save the progress of your games … Crossed Swords PC games I grew up with was pretty much Windows 95 - XP era so it's all handled by virtual machine apps these days it seems. I'd like complete boxed ones but its hard to justify the price. It’s too late to ever live up to those adolescent fantasies, and too poorly designed to live up to modern standards of retro consoles and professional emulation. You will receive a verification email shortly. It was very promising and I loved it for a while but the promising titles never materialized and the company just sort of fell apart. Cyber-Lip The Japan version definitely has the better lineup. @th3r3ds0x Ikari Warriors is not a Neo Geo game. I’ll consider the International model, and I realize these minis will be a bargain at almost any price given the AES/MVS market, but I think I’m clear to play catch up with ACA titles on Switch now that these lineups have been announced. Metal Slug I have some old SM card that I put in it but it still gave me problems and then the battery died and the entire thing won't even start without a new one even if I have it plugged in. But few were as influential as Aicom’s Pulstar. Not Now. The Jaguar and 3do are probably the ones with the best exclusives, you're right. I just mention this because of your avatar, obviously! The previously mentioned Neo Geo X from a few years ago used microswitches on both the portable system and the optional controllers. Guess that's the reason. Included are series like King of Fighters, Samurai Showdown, Metal Slug and The Last Blade as well as plenty of other classics to keep you entertained for a very long time. Unfortunately, the Mini’s beauty is skin deep. Sengoku 3 I'm just a sucker for physically owning stuff, downloads really turn me off (what if the device dies, memory gets wiped etc in the future once servers are down and I can't redownload it?) Guess if King of Fighters is your thing, yay?Nintendo mini wide game selection this is not. grr. Great, we get green blood in SSII and sweat in all the Metal Slugs (amongst other edits) because they're making it run like a US home machine. Honorable Mention: Bust-A-Move, Puzzle Bobble 2, Gururin. @JayJ Ah the Zodiac is one that I was trying to remember the name of but forgot, I always associate it with the Gizmondo. by Retro Gamer Team, 16 May 2014 263,794 views 15 comments. Never owned, but plan to own, SNK Neo・Geo - games played though emulation or various ports of release. The R Zone things are cool, I remember when it first launched as a headset, then a handheld, then the superscreen. Twinkle Star Sprites is one of my favorite games, wish they would have included it on both versions. I have an MVS 7 AES already but these are kinda cool. lol. Unfortunately, the International version will retail for $109.99 when it launches on October 15, and if you include two controllers the final price tag is more than double the cost of the superior SNES Classic. I honestly think the Gizmondo was ahead of it's time. and so many glaring omissions, made worse by inclusion of some clunkers. Some of these decisions irk me enough that I doubt I will be satisfied, it might just be a source of frustration. Oof, that’s kind of a brutal lineup on the Mini. 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