NEO GEO X - New SNK Games Console

[SignOfZeta]

Fans have improved video on the built in screen and also the HDMI out with embarrassingly simple hacks. We are *assuming* this will be fixed with the first update, which will be in the card with all these games on it.

I haven't actually hooked mine to the TV yet, but the picture on the built in screen could be better.

[TheClash603]

The neogeox gets more play time than the psvita.  The buttons on vita are just too small and the layouts are awkard.  My fingers cramp out only after playing a few minutes on it.  I'm thinking about putting my vita on ebay.

I felt the same way as you, and then I spent $8 on plastic grips which the Vita sits inside.  The system and especially the triggers are now much better to use.  Your Vita experience will be 10x better, trust me.

[Dyna138]

I placed an order for this yesterday after watching a lot of positive reviews for it. I'm not much of a Neo Geo fan besides liking some of SNK's popular franchises. I've always thought the Neo Geo was niche and overpriced and kinda just ignored it because of that. I didn't want to invest the money into buying an actual AES nor did I kind of want to play the games on other consoles.

So this is a really good option for me as I mostly plan to hook this up to a TV and replicate the experience of playing these games on an actual AES. I know the Neo Geo X might not be AS good as original hardware, but most reviews are saying its pretty damn close and makes you feel like your playing the original system.

I'll post my thoughts on it once I've had some time with it.

[roflmao]

I placed an order for this yesterday after watching a lot of positive reviews for it. I'm not much of a Neo Geo fan besides liking some of SNK's popular franchises. I've always thought the Neo Geo was niche and overpriced and kinda just ignored it because of that. I didn't want to invest the money into buying an actual AES nor did I kind of want to play the games on other consoles.

So this is a really good option for me as I mostly plan to hook this up to a TV and replicate the experience of playing these games on an actual AES. I know the Neo Geo X might not be AS good as original hardware, but most reviews are saying its pretty damn close and makes you feel like your playing the original system.

I'll post my thoughts on it once I've had some time with it.

Awesome.  I'd be interested in picking one up for the same reasons so I'm looking forward to hearing your feedback.

[ParanoiaDragon]

Not sure if anyone's noticed this, but the latest bunch of Neo Geo cards are coming in a month.  You can either get all of them in one swoop http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CMDJSV0/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Or they come in 5 volumes.  If you get the box, you save a bunch o' dollhairs, so I'm getting the box.  It also includes:
•Game card includes firmware update that includes game save functionality, improved tv apect ratio compatibility, improved sound quality and more!
•Package includes the high-speed "Rocket Cable" that can be used to upgrade the firmware as well as charge the NEOGEO X without the NEOGEO X Station!

[Tatsujin]

That's kewl to finally hear something from its creator.
Let us know about the update results

[Mishran]

I'm waiting for feedback from the community (here, NG.com, etc.) before I dip any more money into this thing. Tommo has been dancing around fan accusations from day one. Don't get me wrong, I love this thing, but it seems more like a rush job money scam with each bit of info I hear. Why do we have to throw more money at them to get a firmware update that should be a free download from the get go. The thing is already considered a failure in public eyes and Tommo is only digging the hole deeper.

On a positive note, many of the issues with this thing are supposed to be fixed with the update. Whether the screen tearing and sound quality as well as the problems with HDMI and composite tv connections will be fixed hasn't been mentioned. Tommo is supposed to be adding the info for the firmware update to the X's website.

The mega pack with all 15 games is gonna be the way to go on this. Comes in a snap lock case, all games on one card, rocket cable, and several extra "bonus" goodies for the collectors and such. There are some real gems in this first round too. MOTW, Top Hunter, Metal Slug 2, Shock Troopers, and Blazing Star are what stand out to me. Lets hope support doesn't stop here.

[TheClash603]

Since I already have the money invested in the system, I might as well pick up this pack of games.  I think the device is average, but hopefully this firmware update improves upon that.

I wish I had waited to get mine from Best Buy when they had the system for $100 and the extra controller for $25, then I wouldve been much happier with it!

[ParanoiaDragon]

Since I already have the money invested in the system, I might as well pick up this pack of games.  I think the device is average, but hopefully this firmware update improves upon that.

I wish I had waited to get mine from Best Buy when they had the system for $100 and the extra controller for $25, then I wouldve been much happier with it!

$100??  Wow, never knew about that...dang, oh well.  :/

[ProfessorProfessorson]

What are you guys going to do with this thing when the battery goes bad? Is it a standard battery or some custom one you cant just order online?

[SMF]

Be nice to charge my system without having to plug in the dock every time. Def

[TheClash603]

Since I already have the money invested in the system, I might as well pick up this pack of games.  I think the device is average, but hopefully this firmware update improves upon that.

I wish I had waited to get mine from Best Buy when they had the system for $100 and the extra controller for $25, then I wouldve been much happier with it!

$100??  Wow, never knew about that...dang, oh well.  :/

It went on sale in April at that price and Amazon sold for $129.  I think Best Buy discontinued selling the system and Amazon is back to full price.

[Necromancer]

What are you guys going to do with this thing when the battery goes bad? Is it a standard battery or some custom one you cant just order online?

Someone at the neogeo forums tore one open and found it's soldered to the pcb.  I suppose it's still changeable (assuming you can find a replacement), but not easily.

[Mishran]

What are you guys going to do with this thing when the battery goes bad? Is it a standard battery or some custom one you cant just order online?

Someone at the neogeo forums tore one open and found it's soldered to the pcb.  I suppose it's still changeable (assuming you can find a replacement), but not easily.

If not, should still power up when connected to the dock or other power source, so it will still be playable regardless. Though that does render the portable aspect of the thing useless.

Can always use it solely as a console.

[SignOfZeta]

I just preordered the Mega pack.

If they haven't fixed the video in a similar manner to what the fan hack did weeks after release then I'm hacking this thing six ways to Sunday and never buying another game pack again (assuming they even manage to release more).

Hopefully its rad because I don't really want to build one of those micro SD adaptors.