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New retro console smashes annual target after just 24 hours of pre-ordersThe new Neo Geo AES+ retro console has exceeded its entire annual sales forecast within 24 hours of pre-orders opening, according to Embracer Group co-founder Lars Wingefors. The console, a modern recreation of the original Neo Geo, is priced at $180 and includes features like HDMI output and overclocking. SNK Corporation and Plaion are launching the console with ten classic Neo Geo games.
You Don't Need a Neo Geo AES+, These Games Are Already on PS5Many classic Neo Geo games are readily available on PlayStation 5, offering a more affordable alternative to the new Neo Geo AES+ hardware. Titles like Metal Slug, Garou: Mark of the Wolves, and The King of Fighters 2002 can be purchased digitally, with prices ranging from $5.99 to $14.99, often going on sale.
New NeoGeo AES+ means I will soon be able to retire my original MVS hardware – what a time to be alivePlaion Replai has announced the NEOGEO AES+, a new version of the classic Neo Geo AES console that accurately replicates the original hardware and supports original AES game cartridges. The new console will feature HDMI output for modern displays and will retain high score saves. It is set to launch on November 12, 2026, with a Standard Edition priced at £179.99 and a 35th Anniversary Edition at £269.99, alongside individual game cartridges for £69.99.
The Neo Geo AES is back, but the retro console remake is effectively the real deal reborn with HDMIPLAION, 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.