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NEOGEO Mini presentation: The Legacy Lives On

BadWolf

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Presented by KOFXIV's announcer Maxwell Powers:



- JP and International versions have different line ups of games (total 40 games)
- Games are based on AES (home console) versions (which have extra features/modes compared to arcade)
- Save state function (save/load at any time during the game)
- Can be connected to TV etc. via HDMI
- Accessories include Neo Geo CD based pads
- Comes out this summer in Japan and globally later
- Still deciding on price

Games:

Darknight said:
Here's a breakdown of what's universal and what's exclusive:

Both

King of Fighters 95
King of Fighters 97
King of Fighters 98
King of Fighters 2000
King of Fighters 2002
Samurai Shodown II
Samurai Shodown IV
Samurai Shodown V Special
Fatal Fury Special
Real Bout: Fatal Fury
Garou: Mark of the Wolves
World Heroes Perfect
Kizuna Encounter
Art of Fighting
The Last Blade 2
Ninja Masters
Metal Slug
Metal Slug 2
Metal Slug 3
King of Monsters 2
Sengoku 3
Shock Troopers 2nd Squad
Blazing Star
Top Players Golf
Super Sidekicks
Puzzled

Japan Only

King of Fighters 94
King of Fighters 96
King of Fighters 99
King of Fighters 2001
King of Fighters 2003
Real Bout: Fatal Fury 2
The Last Blade
Aggressors of Dark Kombat
Top Hunters Roddy & Cathy
Ninja Commando
Burning Fight
Cyber Lip
Alpha Mission II
Twinkle Star Sprites

International Only

Metal Slug X
Metal Slug 4
Metal Slug 5
King of Monsters
Shock Troopers
Magician Lord
Blue's Journey
Robo Army
Crossed Swords
Mutation Nation
3 Count Bout
Last Resort
Ghost Pilots
Football Frenzy

I know there was a post earlier, but I thought this was easier to identify which ones are exclusive and which ones are universal.
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LQX

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Holy fuck that guy is scary. Either-way cant wait have this thing on my desk. Hopefully the buttons and the stick hold up.

Also, still no price.
 
Ororo

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Didn't NeoGeo already try this once a few years ago?

What makes them think this will do differently.
 
Curler

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I hate when they make regional game differences... Just like the Nintendo classics. We all want the same stuff :x
 
100mega

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I see they're giving reasons to own both the JP and the international version via the game list. Oh my god the English speaking guy in the video was so funny...
 
Duxxy3

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The lack of 2020 super baseball is bullshit.

On the other hand, I'm very interested in those controllers.
 
Agent Unknown

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Saucer said:
Looks pretty cool but Switch is now my Neo Geo mini.
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This. I was really interested in Neo Geo Mini until I realized how small it is and the game selection is also lacking compared to what Hamster has been cranking out on both Switch and PS4. If it was more of a mini bar top size and had a more robust game selection (no AAA shmups like Pulstar and Blaxing Star is a crime) I'd be seriously considering it. Button placement also doesn't look good.

Edit:

Ah so Blazing Star is on the lineup at least, guess that must have been added since the initial announcement a few months ago.
 
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100mega

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Booo at no Neo Turf Masters. You gotta get the International version if you want the superior Shock Troopers 1 and Metal Slug X. I think I will just go for the JP version for now.

I love how they are using the AES versions of the ROMs with all the options and practice modes.
 
Directed by Fulci

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Agent Unknown said:
This. I was really interested in Neo Geo Mini until I realized how small it is and the game selection is also lacking compared to what Hamster has been cranking out on both Switch and PS4. If it was more of a mini bar top size and had a more robust game selection (no AAA shmups like Pulstar and Blaxing Star is a crime) I'd be seriously considering it. Button placement also doesn't look good.
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It also hooks up to a tv and includes a controller.
 
Vagabond

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King of Fighters 2003 is so ignored. I'm surprised SNK is including it, but I'm happy they are! XI and 2003 were so much fun but seem to be buried in comparison to the others.

I want the non-International version. Will it be dipswitch-able to English?
 
klee123

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Heh, they left out Neo Turf Masters.

Not sure if it's a good idea to include every KOF. I'd feel 94 and 95 are kinda obsolete in this day and age.
 

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sdp said:
Didn't NeoGeo already try this once a few years ago?

What makes them think this will do differently.
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They're making this internally. The Neo Geo X was licensed out to Tommo and was a horrible product.

This includes the home versions of the games, unlike Hamster's releases, which are the arcade games. That's pretty cool, but I'm not sure it's enough for me to pick one of these up.
 
The Mad Mango

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I think what they should have done is have a full-sized arcade stick, which has an HDMI out and contains the emulator hardware and ROMs. I would've never bought the NES/SNES minis if their controllers were mini.
 

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The lineup is great, though the lack of Art of Fighting 2 and 3 is a bit of a let down.

TheFuzz said:
Seriously. What's the point with the Switch having Neo Geo games?
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The games in Neo Geo Mini are based on the home console versions, meaning that you get additional modes and other extras which aren't present in ACA Neo Geo titles.
 
1upsuper

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100mega said:
Booo at no Neo Turf Masters. You gotta get the International version if you want the superior Shock Troopers 1 and Metal Slug X. I think I will just go for the JP version for now.

I love how they are using the AES versions of the ROMs with all the options and practice modes.
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My thoughts exactly. I still can't believe they passed up Neo Turf Masters for Top Player's Golf. Despicable.
 
Agent Unknown

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Directed by Fulci said:
It also hooks up to a tv and includes a controller.
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I know and I love the Neo Geo CD controllers, I'm still kind of tempted to get one.

mao2 said:
The lineup is great, though the lack of Art of Fighting 2 and 3 is a bit of a let down.


The games in Neo Geo Mini are based on the home console versions, meaning that you get additional modes and other extras which aren't present in ACA Neo Geo titles.
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Oh nice, that may be a game changer. I'm seriously interested again. Dividing the game selection between regions is really dumb though.
 

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Gotta see if my friend in Tokyo can send a Japanese unit to me. I gotta have KOF 2001 and 2003 on the go (Twinkle Star Sprites is a plus, too).
 
GaussTek

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Oh man, the japanese version is so tempting because it includes all KOF games, but the other one having Metal Slug 1-5 + X is great too... WHICH ONE SHOULD I BUY

Edit. I think I'll just go with the japanese version, as I already got the Metal Slug Anthology + XX on PS4
 
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TLZ

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What's with the guy's voice? Doesn't sound like his and he's lip syncing. Looks wrong.
 
kdillman

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I'm hype. Need the full list to side-by-side the titles though, it's a tough choice....
 
twentytwo22

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Still no price and exact release date. Was hoping to hear those, I figured the game lineup would be solid anyway.
 
Fishsnot

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The guy and his voice in no way match.

Also agree with the others that my Switch is my mini arcade now.
And not strictly tied to SNK only games.

Also:
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PanzerKraken

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Need a price. Fear the inclusion of a screen is gonna make these more expensive than the nintendo minis
 
GhostSeed

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Neo Geo Mini | Neo Geo Mini International
(O yes | X no)

O | X - King of Fighters 94
O | O - King of Fighters 95
O | X - King of Fighters 96
O | O - King of Fighters 97
O | O - King of Fighters 98
O | X - King of Fighters 99
O | O - King of Fighters 2000
O | X - King of Fighters 2001
O | O - King of Fighters 2002
O | X - King of Fighters 2003
O | O - Samurai Shodown II
O | O - Samurai Shodown IV
O | O - Samurai Shodown V Special
O | O - Fatal Fury Special
O | O - Real Bout: Fatal Fury
O | X - Real Bout: Fatal Fury 2
O | O - Garou: Mark of the Wolves
O | O - World Heroes Perfect
O | O - Kizuna Encounter
O | O - Art of Fighting
O | X - The Last Blade
O | O - The Last Blade 2
O | O - Ninja Masters
O | X - Aggressors of Dark Kombat
O | O - Metal Slug
O | O - Metal Slug 2
X | O - Metal Slug X
O | O - Metal Slug 3
X | O - Metal Slug 4
X | O - Metal Slug 5
X | O - King of Monsters
O | O - King of Monsters 2
O | O - Sengoku 3
X | O - Shock Troopers
O | O - Shock Troopers 2nd Squad
O | X - Top Hunters Roddy & Cathy
O | X - Ninja Commando
O | X - Burning Fight
X | O - Magician Lord
X | O - Blue's Journey
O | X - Cyber Lip
X | O - Robo Army
X | O - Crossed Cwords
X | O - Mutation Nation
X | O - 3 Count Bout
O | X - Alpha Mission II
O | X - Twinkle Star Sprites
O | O - Blazing Star
X | O - Last Resort
X | O - Ghost Pilots
O | O - Top Players Golf
O | O - Super Sidekicks
X | O - Football Frenzy
O | O - Puzzled
 
Mikhal

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TripaSeca said:
No batteries means this is a tethered device. Bummer.
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Can probably just use a portable USB charger. In for both depending on price. I think I prefer the International version's list of games more, but the Japanese one wins for Twinkle Star Sprites. No Bust a Move or Magical Drop is a shame though but understandable since SNK doesn't own the rights.
 
TheFuzz

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mao2 said:
The lineup is great, though the lack of Art of Fighting 2 and 3 is a bit of a let down.


The games in Neo Geo Mini are based on the home console versions, meaning that you get additional modes and other extras which aren't present in ACA Neo Geo titles.
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Ah gotcha. Thanks.
 
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