Neo Geo AES+ (new console)

[John Bennett]

Well I wouldn't blame some, going off the contradictory marketing claims. There's probably folk out there who thought it had 68000 in it.

But ultimately if it's a bit like MiSTer in a nice case with with cartridge and peripheral support, backwards compatibility and SNK endorsement, that's pretty good for the money.
I do get how plastic cartridges with PCBs aren't so cheap either.

 

[2DForever]

This is all good news to me. Still wondering if the MVS converters and flash cards will work? I’m now assuming so, but we will probably have to wait until launch to know for certain…

 

[pubjoe]

Yeah, same assumption. They just align the contacts of what is otherwise the same thing. Can't imagine why they wouldn't.

 

[2DForever]

Some good FAQs answered by Plaion about the Neo Geo AES+:

 

[Max...]

Hmm, TBH pretty much all those were answered or obvious anyway - he could have done a more meaningful selection - inside the thing; what games next; what about a blooming MVS version man...??!

 

[jerryspaghetti]

Love that they have the manuals with all the games.

The only reason I can see that might stop converters working would be voltages as this is powered by USB-C i think. I believe originally they had issues on some of the 5v versions which wasn't an issue with the 9v variant of the original. I could also be talking complete bo!!ocks so who knows.....

Good change they'll work though.

 

[Georgian2]

Love that they have the manuals with all the games.

The only reason I can see that might stop converters working would be voltages as this is powered by USB-C i think. I believe originally they had issues on some of the 5v versions which wasn't an issue with the 9v variant of the original. I could also be talking complete bo!!ocks so who knows.....

Good change they'll work though.

He said in the video that old AES cartiges will work with the AES+ console, so no voltage barrier here I guess.

 

[kingtreelo]

Sounds great to me but I’m sure there are many ‘purists’ who will slag everything off.
Thanks for all the info, I am more excited about this console than I have been about any other in decades.

the original snobs will be out in force as usual when this lands

 

[neo-geo-mvs]

I want to know if the covers are reversible with JP cover

 

[Suteneko]

Has anyone confirmed if the new AES carts will work fine on original aes consoles?

 

[kingtreelo]

Has anyone confirmed if the new AES carts will work fine on original aes consoles?

did you watch the video posted above?

 

[pubjoe]

Original console compatibility was also confirmed on the product page for each game.

MVS version man...??!

MVS is never happening, the market is tiny and the original hardware is pretty cheap.

 

[Suteneko]

did you watch the video posted above?

Probably not. I pay little heed to youtubers (people or companies that post videos on youtube).
Just not heard of anyone plugging one into an original aes yet or getting a look inside a new cart.

 

[pubjoe]

They've not been produced yet.

The company has stated on their website and now in their Q&A video that the games will work on original hardware.

Metal Slug

Play Metal Slug on NEOGEO AES, featuring explosive run-and-gun gameplay, iconic bosses, and compatibility with AES+ and AES consoles.

plaionreplai.com

Game cartridge compatible with NEOGEO AES+ and NEOGEO AES video game systems

 

[kingtreelo]

Probably not. I pay little heed to youtubers.
Just not heard of anyone plugging one into an original aes yet or getting a look inside a new cart.

that isnt a youtuber, its the actually company

 

[battlechasers]

im interested in how much power this uses. I have an OG AES whuch is 9v, which powers the furrtek adapter nicely. Heard a few stories of the adapter and some bootleg carts not working corre ctly wirh rhe 5v machines

 

[pubjoe]

I want to know if the covers are reversible with JP cover

That'd be great. The JP covers look much better.

 

[Max...]

MVS is never happening, the market is tiny and the original hardware is pretty cheap.

I know that, you know that, neo-geo-mvs knows that…..but we can all stick our heads in the sand and hope it’ll still happen!! 😂

 

[neo-geo-mvs]

Would like some of the neo dev games for £70 on MVS like Kraut Buster, Pink Bullets, Fast Striker etc. Even AES release for £70 would be good

 

[pubjoe]

Yeah true, if this somehow ends up meaning new arcade games for £70-£100 (even if having to use an AES>MVS adapter) then that'd just be the best thing about all this.