NEO GEO X - New SNK Games Console

[SignOfZeta]

Nah, I hate sports, racing, & Call of Duty type stuff.  70% of those games are JRPG's. A few of them are poor, but still enjoyable. 

That would mean you have 72 JRPGs. Did they even release that many, in English or are we talking world-wide?

Awesome, so there's no harm in leaving the DS for days on end like that.

Sometimes, and this is rare, the system will emit a noxious gas poisonous to humans. Makes your fingernails fall out. Other than that though, no harm.

Never got into the Final Fantasy Legend games, I had all 3, but, IIRC, they were part of the SaGa series, which I had mixed emotions about, mainly with the leveling up.  I think Final Fanatsy 2 is similar, though, I haven't played thru that one yet.

Yeah, of the four, none of them are actually FF. The menu ones are Saga and the action one is the first Seiken Densetsu. I recommend Adventure/Sieken and Legend II. Legend I is really quite crude, Legend III is fancy but even weirder than Legend II.

[Tatsujin]

I forgot to mention, the psp is just great as long it doesn't involve any digital controller.

[ParanoiaDragon]

Just counted, I have 51 RPG's so far, though some may argue that not all are true RPG's like the Ys games or any of the Diablo clones.  There's stil more I'm eyeballing.  It's only within the last year I'd guess, I started to find out about alot of great PSP games that I missed out on over the years.  I blaim it partially on Wyrdwad(the dude at Xseed that posts over at the Ancient Land of Ys boards), as he sings the highest of praises of the PSP.  Though, I myself can't get into the Hatsune Miku stuff & the like.  I do have a bunch of imports like the Parodius, Salamander, Twin Bee, & Star Soldier collections, as well as a few stuff only released in english...but only in europe, like Breath of Fire 3 & Silverfall(though, now that I have Silverfall, the gameplay feels real sluggish).

I have played Sword of Mana, but I've never played the game it was based on.  I'll have to play thru that one, one of these days.  I'll maybe try the Legends again.

[soop]

Star Soldier collections

There's actually a star soldier PSP game (you hold the PSP vertically) http://videogamecritic.net/images/psp/star_soldier.jpg

[ParanoiaDragon]

I think that's the same game that was on the PS2/GC.  The one I have is all the Star Soldier games for the Turbo, including Star Parodia.

[Otaking]

mmm... not sure whether to pre-order the X GOLD Limited Edition US Version or wait for the official UK release..

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0093G9VOI/ref=s9_simh_co_p63_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=left-1&pf_rd_r=19CP8MCJ36E5JXVF28RK&pf_rd_t=3201&pf_rd_p=1280661682&pf_rd_i=typ01

http://neogeox.com

http://uk.gamespot.com/video/taking-the-neo-geo-x-for-a-test-drive-6398551

[TheClash603]

There is already a big thread talking about this thing, so we should probably merge.

I just wanted to say thank you though for the Gamespot video link though.  It confirmed the original aspect ratio is in tact and answered some other questions regarding the controller build (apparently the same as the original) and how the system docks (was shocked the whole thing opens up).

My girlfriend asked me what I wanted to Christmas, and that video solidified the answer.

[Otaking]

There is already a big thread talking about this thing, so we should probably merge.

yeh sure I guessed the new console had probably been mentioned somewhere here before, I started the new thread more leaning towards the question on whether to pre-order the US version.

I just wanted to say thank you though for the Gamespot video link though.  It confirmed the original aspect ratio is in tact and answered some other questions regarding the controller build (apparently the same as the original) and how the system docks (was shocked the whole thing opens up).

Great  

[ParanoiaDragon]

Yeah, I budged & ordered one.  I do wish the system went in the cartridge slot, that would've been sweet.

[roflmao]

I wish the base was an adapter and you could plug real cartridges into the slot.  That would be way too cool.

[Mishran]

The more I see it, the more I want it.

Not a fan of the clamshell style of the station, but I can learn to live with it. Like alot of people, I thought the system would have docked in the cartridge slot. If pictures and videos are any indication, looks like they went the AES route. Was so hoping for unlimited credits. :-"

If SNK is backing this up and allowing their name and the NG brand to be plastered all over this, I can't see some thrown together, craptacular emulator in the handheld. It appears to be built and designed quite well.

Came close to pressing that pre-order button on amazon.com a number of times already since it was made available there. I'll likely end of biting sooner than later.

They don't charge until the system ships I assume? Free shipping is also a cool bonus.

Gamestop can suck it.

[Deletion]

Came close to pressing that pre-order button on amazon.com a number of times already since it was made available there. I'll likely end of biting sooner than later.

They don't charge until the system ships I assume? Free shipping is also a cool bonus.

Gamestop can suck it.

I also waited until Amazon offered the system for pre-order because I didn't want to do business with GameStop either. And yes, Amazon doesn't charge you until the item ships.

[Nando]

Early review

http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?236481-Neo-Geo-X-Gold-System-details-and-price-announced%21&p=3458483&viewfull=1#post3458483

"..when you buy the Neo-Geo X Gold you should expect it to come with the following: Neo-Geo X handheld system, a charging dock/TV output mount shaped to replicate the Neo-Geo AES home console, a functioning replica of the Playstation 2 AES replica stick (yes, a replica of a replica) and [what I did not receive for review] a copy of Ninja Masters for the Neo-Geo X. All these items together make for a pretty nice bundle, but it should be noted that the system is marketed specifically as a handheld first, with the other peripherals being bonuses of the Gold Edition. The handheld itself is built fairly well.. featuring a 4.5in (estimated) LCD screen (someone else asked about a screen protector seen in other photos: the system ships with a plastic film protecting it.), the classic four-button face layout to the right of the screen, an 8-direction joystick that resembles that of the Neo Geo Pocket Color to the left of the screen, and menu/start buttons directly below the face buttons and joystick. Along the sides of the console you have other controls for the system, including a toggle for brightness and volume, shoulder buttons (which can be used to change the picture size of the game to fit the classic box shape or take up the entire screen), jacks to dock into the AES charger/TV dock.. thingy.. , headphone jacks (to me, the lack of this would be a dealbreaker for a handheld), and (what appears to me to be an SD) card slot that the game cards would go into. The back has that gripping rubber texture to make it easier to hold onto as well, and features the SNK logo etched into it. The Neo-Geo X is a bit larger than some smartphones, so it isn't quite pocket friendly. "

"Gameplay
This was the other major concern, how well does the system handle the emulation. We went back and forth between the two systems, testing Metal Slug, King of the Monsters, Magician Lord, and Last Resort to see how it handles various genres and different sized games. Thank. God. the emulation was perfect.. I saw no graphical issues and similar slowdowns in the same spots so it feels like a flawless interpretation. The firmware still pisses me off to no end because it's clunky and overly simple but as long as playing games on it works as well as it does, I can ignore that. If you're reading this Tommo, release a firmware update that doesn't feel like a Windows 95 file navigation and selector!"

[KingDrool]

It sounds awesome...but I still don't want to pay $200 for it.

[fraggore]

I want one, looking to get it early next year, my mate has pre-order one in the UK but it have been. Delayed to the 18 th of December so I wait and see his up and running then I bet I will be gagging to get one.