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The Neo Geo AES+ now isn't arriving until September 2027 and, shock horror, it's thanks to "component…
The Neo Geo AES+ remake by SNK and PLAION has been delayed until September 2027 due to global component shortages and rising prices. This pushes the release back by nearly a year from its original November 2026 date. The company cited production fortification and securing necessary components as reasons for the delay, assuring pre-order customers that their reservations and pricing remain secure.
NeoGeo AES+ launch delayed to September 2027
The upcoming NeoGeo AES+ console from SNK and Plaion Replai has been delayed to September 16, 2027, due to global component supply constraints. The original November 2026 release date is no longer feasible. The system was announced earlier this year, promising a NeoGeo experience at a lower cost than the original hardware.
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FPGA dev claims the Neo Geo AES+ is "basically the MiSTer core" broken up into separate chips
FPGA developer Pramod Somashekar claims the upcoming Neo Geo AES+ console, which promises to recreate the original hardware using ASICs, is essentially a repackaged MiSTer FPGA core. While another expert, Furrtek, suggests the device has the potential to be the best remake since SNK's original hardware, Somashekar argues that using hard-wired ASICs prevents future updates, unlike FPGA solutions. The debate centers on whether the Neo Geo AES+ offers genuine innovation or a 'bait and switch' by Plaion.
SNK's Neo Geo console remake works with original cartridges and HDMI
SNK and Plaion have announced a remake of the Neo Geo AES console, dubbed the Neo Geo AES+. This updated version features HDMI output for 1080p resolution, DIP switches for language and display settings, and a memory card for saving high scores. Preorders are open for a 35th anniversary edition bundle and a standard edition, with modernized game cartridges also being released.
The Neo Geo AES is back, but the retro console remake is effectively the real deal reborn with HDMI
PLAION, in partnership with SNK, is re-releasing the Neo Geo AES console as the Neo Geo AES+ on November 12 for $249.99. This new version utilizes re-engineered ASIC chips for HDMI output while retaining original AV and cartridge support, offering a more accessible way to experience SNK's arcade classics.
