"It was a bit of a ‘nothing stops this train’ moment" - The Neo Geo AES+ almost didn't happen thanks to AI, but a chip workaround saved the day
The remake of SNK's Neo Geo AES+ console, now delayed until September 2027, faced near cancellation due to global semiconductor shortages driven by AI data center demand. Plaion's director Ben Jones explained that the high demand for flash chips almost halted production, but a workaround involving serial flash chips was implemented, causing the delay. This situation highlights how AI demand is impacting the availability and price of components for various electronic devices, including retro consoles.
- Entities
- Person: Bruno Steux
- Company: PLAION
- Company: SNK
- Topic: Artificial Intelligence
- Topic: Retro Console Remake
- Person: Ben Jones
- Platform: Steam Deck OLED
- Game: Neo Geo AES+
- Topic: Semiconductor Shortage
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