NEO GEO X - New SNK Games Console

[munchiaz]

SO im done with this thing,and Tommo. So i got a replacement mega pack a few days ago. I pop it in and it works just. Then i try to play it later on and the mega pack no longer works. I check my ninja maters SD card and it works just fine. I try a few more times, turning it off and on, and what not. No dice, shit still doesn't work. I returned it to amazon today, and made a post on the neo geo x facebook page about this shitty product.

I guess i will just emulate neo geo stuff on my psp, until i can afford the real deal

[Nando]

Well, looks like this thing is dead

http://blog.retrogamer.net/general/neo-geo-x-cancelled/

From the article:

"It would appear that the Neo Geo X is no more.

The console was a collaboration between SNK Playmore and Tommo, and was released to middling reviews when gamers realised the emulation quality wasn’t up to the standard of past compilations.

SNK Playmore has now revealed that the licence agreement between the two companies is now cancelled, making it highly unlikely that we’ll ever see any more game packs for the system.

The good news is that this now means the machine should drop in price shortly, which is one of the biggest issues we had with it on release. It’s also worth seeking out the Neo Geo X Gold Volume One pack, which has some true classics in its 15-game line-up, including The Last Blade, Shock Troopers and Garou: Mark Of The Wolves."

[Mishran]

I still play mine and enjoy the thing, but I gotta say that SNK did the right thing. Tommo screwed up on what could have been such a kick as system. They couldn't even get the newly added scan lines right.

[TheClash603]

Do the handhelds have some sort of link play?

Maybe I will pick up a second if a good clearance sale pops up.

[Opethian]

no the whole unit is a handheld abortion

[storino03]

that sucks that the console didn't last. maybe it'll become more valuable in the future

[ProfessorProfessorson]

that sucks that the console didn't last. maybe it'll become more valuable in the future

Only if people can figure out a proper battery replacement. These things are throw away products, much like tablets. They don't retain much collect-ability due to their design. The fact that SNK is disowning it will hurt that even more. It was the right call by SNK though, because the thing was junk. And also, new forum look is terrible. Just sayin.

[esteban]

that sucks that the console didn't last. maybe it'll become more valuable in the future

Only if people can figure out a proper battery replacement. These things are throw away products, much like tablets. They don't retain much collect-ability due to their design. The fact that SNK is disowning it will hurt that even more. It was the right call by SNK though, because the thing was junk. And also, new forum look is terrible. Just sayin.

It seems that electronics in general have headed toward sealed, non-user-serviceable design for awhile. How do you even remove a battery that is sandwiched and fused to all the components?

Disposable camera, meet the future you heralded.

[EvilEvoIX]

are they even still for sale, who carries these things?

[Tatsujin]

official announcement:
 
JPN:
 http://www.snkplaymore.co.jp/pdf/131003_1.pdf
 
USA:
 http://www.snkplaymoreusa.com/termination-of-the-license-agreement-between-tommo-inc-and-snk-playmore-usa-corp

[Mishran]

What has SNK Playmore actually released in recent years aside for a few new KOF games and a few collections of their older shit. Seemed like the perfect pairing to me, SNK and Tommo. Both relatively useless companies these days.

[storino03]

are they even still for sale, who carries these things?

It's still readily available on Amazon.com. I wonder if they will just pull inventory or do a fire sale to get ride of the remaining stock.

[Nando]

are they even still for sale, who carries these things?

It's still readily available on Amazon.com. I wonder if they will just pull inventory or do a fire sale to get ride of the remaining stock.

I'd be tempted to pick one up if it were to go on sale. A novelty item to say the least.

[Mishran]

are they even still for sale, who carries these things?

It's still readily available on Amazon.com. I wonder if they will just pull inventory or do a fire sale to get ride of the remaining stock.

I'd be tempted to pick one up if it were to go on sale. A novelty item to say the least.

Just stick to emulating on a PC, PSP, or a Wii. Better results. One redeeming point for the thing is the battery life. I've gone 8 hours of play (not in one sitting) without need to charge mine.

[EvilEvoIX]

It's such a shame these items were such a poor release and quality control.  Shooters had a delay in response, grafx not as good as a 24 year old neo geo console, the stereo sound REVERSED!!!!  The screen tearing is also unforgivable.  I guess I'm glad SNK pulled the license but I was praying for new Neo Geo games on the system, beat em' ups, side scrollers, shooters, all in the classic 16-bit glory.  At least we still have the Neo Dev team, all the games they've produced are high quality.