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The Neo Geo AES+ Uses Re-Engineered Original Chips and Launches This November
The Neo Geo AES+ Is Real (And It’s Not Emulation)
Dust off your arcade sticks, because the legend is making a comeback. SNK and Plaion Replai just announced the Neo Geo AES+, a brand-new version of the iconic home console arriving this November.
But here is the real kicker: this isn’t just another software emulator running on a cheap chip. The AES+ uses re-engineered ASIC chips designed to replicate the original hardware natively. This means it can play both new and original AES cartridges with much higher fidelity than your average software-based setup. It’s basically the original experience, but with modern perks like 1080p HDMI output, low latency, and stereo sound.
If you’re a purist, don’t worry—they kept the original AV output so you can still hook it up to a glorious CRT.
The pricing tiers are, predictably, a bit of a rollercoaster:
- Standard Black Edition: $250 (includes a wired controller).
Anniversary Edition: $350 (white finish, wireless arcade stick, and Metal Slug*).
- Ultimate Edition: A whopping $1,000 (includes ten games and a game rack).
While we’re all excited, the real test will be seeing if those re-engineered chips truly capture the magic of the original hardware. Pre-orders are open now!