Neo Geo Classic Mini

[bultje112]

Companies are horrible at making decent plug-n-plays most of the time except for the Nintendo minis, which tend to get the emulation right. The Neo Geo X was a pretentious gimmick, making people pay $100 for a glorified DIngoo just because NG stuff has a reputation for being so expensive. This is no better. Thankfully, besides Metal Slug, I was never interested in SNK products because they focused too much on fighters, one of my least favorite genres.

neo geo has some awesome other genres imo. love it's shoot'm ups and arcade sports titles for instance.

[Leynos]

Neo Geo also has some great beat em ups like Robo Army,Sengoku 2 and Top Hunter. Magician Lord is a great side-scroller as well.

[QuickSciFi]

There are a couple of really awesome shmups. Can't see them in the lineup, though.

I'm just getting it for the Metal Slugs, tbh.

[cabear]

Magician Lord is awesome.

That said this new mini will probably suck. I've went through my neo geo phase, it's a great system but emulation on a shield fills my need for retro things.

[avlon]

I'm not sure how to feel about this mini console. It's a definite risk to release it in this form factor. Hopefully the emulation is solid and the external controllers are good.

[QuickSciFi]

I don't see why the emulation should be bad. This is by SNK, not that crapshoot company that made the X. It can't be worse than the PS2 compilation, I'd imagine. And those were solid.

[Lan Di]

It's happening!!

https://twitter.com/statuses/986786502679015424




Japanese version.

https://twitter.com/statuses/994396579623616512




International Version

https://twitter.com/statuses/994399824362393600





Details...

https://www.facebook.com/SNK.KOFWORL...31346383874352

The NEOGEO mini, a video game console celebrating the 40th Anniversary of SNK’s brand is announced!
40 legendary NEOGEO titles will be included!

The NEOGEO mini is a video game console, which will include 40 nostalgic titles from the NEOGEO system, which made its debut in 1990. This console will feature a 3.5 inches display, meaning the games can be enjoyed with no need to connect to a TV or monitor! The size of the NEOGEO mini means it fits perfectly in the palm of one’s hand. The NEOGEO mini will be available in two different designs, one for the Asian market and the other one for overseas markets (for North America, South America, Europe and other regions). With its design in black, white, and red, the Japanese version of the NEOGEO mini will faithfully reproduce the original NEOGEO arcade cabinet that was introduced in Japan in 1990. The overseas version will be a simple and modern design in black, white and blue.

We hope you look forward to enjoying the NEOGEO mini along with its legendary and popular NEOGEO titles.
For more details such as the release date and title lineup, please stay tuned for future announcements.

TITLE DETAILS:
■Product name: NEOGEO mini
■Number of titles: 40 titles
■Display size: 3.5 inches
■Size and weight: W135mm x D108mm x H162mm /600g
■Accessory: Power supply cable (AC adaptor will not be included)
■Connection terminals: HDMI terminal (Input for TV monitor), headphone terminal, 2 external controller terminals

[MrMatthews]

Man, I love me some handheld consoles... but I’m not really digging the mini-cabinet design of this one. How comfortable can that possibly be to hold? My hands cramp up enough as it is with the GBA SP.

[avlon]

My mini Bad Dudes cabinet is decent to play in short bursts, but that is a long way from KOF. I do wish that it looked more like the red MVS arcade machines in the U.S.

[Da_Shocker]

Does anyone on here own a Neo SD?

[OverDrone]

There are a couple of really awesome shmups. Can't see them in the lineup, though.

I'm just getting it for the Metal Slugs, tbh.

Last Resort and Blazing Star are on there, along with Ghost Pilots (I would have gone with Alpha Mission II to fill the early shooter spot personally). No Pulstar is a shame though.

Overall it seems like a pretty carefully curated lineup. Only the more essential entries in some cases, although getting carried away with Metal Slug was always going to happen. Both Shock Troopers is nice, and I have a soft spot for the Neo's beat 'em ups - Mutation Nation and Robo Army have great style even if they are kinda meh.

I probably wouldn't bother with this unit anyway but I might make an exception if the emulation is on point. The HDMI is the draw, can't see playing it any other way.

[QuickSciFi]

Awesome. I just skimmed over the list and got lost with all the fighters. When I saw the first Metal Slug, I was like: Sold!

[profholt82]

There will be some exclusive games to both the North American and International releases. And it sounds like it will include a controller based on the Neo CD pad. Link at bottom of post.

NEOGEO Mini

• The King of Fighters '94
• The King of Fighters '95
• The King of Fighters '96
• The King of Fighters '97
• The King of Fighters '98
• The King of Fighters '99
• The King of Fighters 2000
• The King of Fighters 2001
• The King of Fighters 2002
• The King of Fighters 2003
• Samurai Shodown 2
• Samurai Shodown 4
• Samurai Shodown 5 Special
• Fatal Fury Special
• Real Bout Fatal Fury
• Real Bout Fatal Fury 2
• Garou: Mark of the Wolves
• World Heroes Perfect
• Kizuna Encounter
• Art of Fighting
• The Last Blade
• The Last Blade 2
• Ninja Master's
• Aggressors of Dark Kombat
• Metal Slug
• Metal Slug 2
• Metal Slug 3
• King of the Monsters 2
• Sengoku3
• Shock Troopers 2nd Squad
• Top Hunter Roddy and Cathy
• Ninja Commando
• Burning Fight
• Cyber-Lip
• Alpha Mission 2
• Twinkle Star Sprites
• Blazing Star
• Top Player's Golf
• Super Sidekicks
• Puzzled


NEOGEO Mini International

• The King of Fighters '95
• The King of Fighters '97
• The King of Fighters '98
• The King of Fighters 2000
• The King of Fighters 2002
• Samurai Shodown 2
• Samurai Shodown 4
• Samurai Shodown 5 Special
• Fatal Fury Special
• Real Bout Fatal Fury
• Garou: Mark of the Wolves
• World Heroes Perfect
• Kizuna Encounter
• Art of Fighting
• The Last Blade 2
• Ninja Master's
• Metal Slug
• Metal Slug 2
• Metal Slug X
• Metal Slug 3
• Metal Slug 4
• Metal Slug 5
• King of the Monsters
• King of the Monsters 2
• Sengoku3
• Shock Troopers
• Shock Troopers 2nd Squad
• Magician Lord
• Blue's Journey
• Robo Army
• Crossed Swords
• Mutation Nation
• 3 Count Bout
• Blazing Star
• Last Resort
• Ghost Pilots
• Top Player's Golf
• Football Frenzy
• Super Sidekicks
• Puzzled

https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2018/...ups-announced/

[Silanda]

FFS, what is with this region exclusive nonsense? How is that supposed to make anyone happy? Are they trying to make people double dip?

[QuickSciFi]

I'm surprised Magician Lord is not on the US version, but shows up on the International one. Also, way too many fighting games; almost to the point of shovelware. I'm still going to get this thing. But I would have liked to have seen more variety.