Neo Geo AES+ Retro Console Pre-Orders Open at $249, Game Cartridges Cost $90 Each

SNK has opened pre-orders for the Neo Geo AES+, a faithful 1:1 hardware revival of the original 1990s Neo Geo console, priced at $249 for the base system. The console uses re-engineered ASIC chips for silicon-level recreation, not emulation, and is compatible with original cartridges. Ten classic games are being re-released at $90 each. A $349 Anniversary Edition includes an all-white Metal Slug cartridge and a wireless arcade stick. The $1,000 Ultimate Edition includes all ten games, both wired and wireless sticks, a gamepad, and a display rack. The console is set for release on November 12, 2026. The article notes that while emulation is cheaper, physical ownership offers preservation benefits and avoids digital license risks.

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