When the AES was first released, SNK made sure that the carts could not be used in the MVS arcade system. Unfortunately (as you can see bellow) I don’t have a heap of games for the system yet, and that’s mainly due to the crazy prices they go for these days. I am sure it’s a personal preference though, and I have friends that even prefer using the game pads. The ball-tops of the original AES controller don’t seem to stand the test of time either. The controller that comes with the NeoGeo AES isn’t too bad, but honestly when it comes to stock (unmodified) SNK controllers for the AES I prefer the rounded controller with the red buttons (pictured left bellow). This meant you could practice your arse off at home, then take the memory card (with saves of course) into the arcades to prove that you hadn’t actually sold off a testicle to buy the machine. Save data was interchangeable between the MVS arcade machines and the AES home console. I know that memory cards were not exactly a new idea, but the way in which these cards could be used was. Long story short, if you want to use RGB out then find an earlier model.īellow you can see the different adapters needed (click to enlarge).Īnother new and interesting idea from SNK for the NeoGeo AES was the inclusion of memory cards. The difference in the earlier versions is that they have better RGB over the standard AV, but the later versions had better AV over RGB. The AES is capable of outputting RGB as standard with the correct cable. *EDIT* Thanks to Frank in the comments bellow he has clarified the internals. I am no expert on the intricate differences internally, but I have read that the earlier versions actually have a better quality video output, and that when modding these machines to out RGB, the earlier models are more desirable.
Earlier models actually run on different voltage compared with later models. Why shouldn’t I have both right? *cough*Īnyway, as I mentioned above there are two types of NeoGeo AES. You may be thinking, why the hell does Hollo have two – that greedy bastard!Īnd the next response is mainly to cover up my hoarder insecurities….Ģ) There are two types of NeoGeo AES consoles which are different internally. A testicle – and most likely the one that was producing the highest sperm count too! 😀Īs you can see pictured bellow, I have two of the beasts. When you calculate inflation, this means you are spending the equivalent of um…. On top of the already hefty cost of the console, came the cost of the games themselves – most coming in at around 20,000yen. The only problem for most people was the price tag of about 60,000yen (around $700)…. It was the only machine to bring consumers the exact games they were playing in the arcades in a format they could use at home. Released on the 31st of January 1990, the NeoGeo AES was a huge step above the competition. It shouldn’t matter if you have to sacrifice food, electricity (actually scratch that, you’ll need electricity), or water to get one – just get one! 😀 The SNK NeoGeo AES (Advanced Entertainment System) is a machine that every single game-related-hoarder should have in their pile.
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