📰 New article from RetroRGB
Neo Geo AES Easy RGB Bypass Boards
https://retrorgb.com/neo-geo-aes-easy-rgb-bypass-boards.html
Ever tried coaxing a Neo Geo AES into true RGB glory and ended up tangled in wires, solder fumes, and a stubborn screen full of static? Nic0344 just dropped a plug‑and‑play bypass board that promises to turn that DIY nightmare into a five‑minute install.
The little PCB does the same thing as the classic manual RGB bypass most modders have been hand‑soldering for years—clean up the noisy video signal—but it comes pre‑wired, fits snugly onto your AES motherboard, and costs roughly $25. Just make sure you order the version that matches your board revision (3‑6 boards get the biggest visual boost).
A few quick notes before you dive in:
- Bulk discounts are available if you’re a serial modder.
- The board uses tantalum caps—great because they don’t leak, but flip them and they can literally catch fire, so double‑check polarity.
Bottom line? If your AES is rocking a 3‑6 motherboard and you’ve been tolerating on‑screen interference, this bypass will make the picture pop without the usual solder‑sweat. For other revisions it’s still a nice upgrade, just not always as dramatic. Happy modding!