NeoGeo AES+ [November 12, 2026]

[EOJ]

I'm sure most have heard about this by now, but I thought I'd open a thread to discuss it here, as well as post impressions after it is released.

Here is the official press release:

https://presse.plaion.com/NEOGEO-AES

    1:1 replica of the original console from the 90s
    No emulation - Powered by re-engineered ASIC chips
    Compatible with new NEOGEO AES game cartridges and backward-compatible with original NEOGEO AES game cartridges
    Quality-of-life features
    Low-latency HDMI output
    Original AV output for CRT enthusiasts
    DIP switches for language selection, overclocking and display mode selection
    Permanent High Score saves (Memory Card required)
   
I have preordered the white anniversary bundle that comes with the special white Metal Slug cart. I also preordered Pulstar and the wireless gamepad (all USA versions).

[EOJ]

BTW, for those wishing to play these and other Neogeo games on the current consoles, the Xbox ACA versions of these games are a lot better than the PS4/PS5 ones. They have 4 save state slots + 1 quick save (vs only 1 quick save on the Sony versions), a rewind function, output at 4k instead of 1080p, and have various other bells and whistles (CRT filter, etc.) not on the Sony versions. Input lag might be a frame better on Xbox, but I don't know for sure.

From what I've read the Switch ACA games are the same as the PS4/PS5 versions (maybe with an extra frame of input lag?), but I don't own any of those.

[EOJ]

Official FAQ video from Plaion:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJUFyC7YDY8