SNK announces new hardware - Neo Geo Mini Revealed

Griffith · May 4, 2018

The controller seems to be very similar or identical to the PS3 NeoGeo Controller which I own. If that's true, it's a decent controller though the D-Pad... or slider.. whatever you want to call that thing, is a bit hard to use with 2D platformers because it has significantly longer travel distance until the button actuates compared to a typical D-Pad. It should have been improved if it was a bit smaller, similar to the Neo Geo Pocket's D-Pad-stick-thingy.

catvonpee · May 4, 2018

TransEuropaExpress said:
What's up with compilations cherry-picking random titles in a long ass series? As in, why is Sam Sho 2 and IV and Special in there...why would 1 and 3 not be present?

Calm down, OCD...calm down

Those are the best selling most beloved games. Samurai Shodown 4 and 5 Special are my favorites. 3 is my least favorite (other than Sen and 6. But those weren't on Neo Geo so they don't count).

There most definitely will be a way, official or not, to add more games.

Depending on what the screen is, I think a $150 price is wishful thinking.

mao2 · May 4, 2018

Shinriji said:
Wait, wait, so the pad buttons are

AC
BD

instead of

CD
AB

of the original NGCD pad?

Kill it with fire, preorder cancelled, etc, etc

Didn't realise the change. :O

Well, I don't think it'll be a problem though. In fact, it actually makes more sense since in most fighting games A and B buttons are for weak attacks, and C and D are for strong attacks. It's now akin to the default button layout of KOFXIV.

Shinriji · May 4, 2018

mao2 said:
Didn't realise the change. :O

Well, I don't think it'll be a problem though. In fact, it actually makes more sense since in most fighting games A and B buttons are for weak attacks, and C and D are for strong attacks. It's now akin to the default button layout of KOFXIV.

But KOF 14 don't use A+B+C or B+C+D (that is terrible to do in this new layout), even A+B or C+D is more natural on the old layout.

TransEuropaExpress · May 4, 2018

catvonpee said:
Those are the best selling most beloved games. Samurai Shodown 4 and 5 Special are my favorites. 3 is my least favorite (other than Sen and 6. But those weren't on Neo Geo so they don't count).

There most definitely will be a way, official or not, to add more games.

Depending on what the screen is, I think a $150 price is wishful thinking.

Nah I mean I can see that part but don't understand the exclusion in this context I guess. Would it actually cost SNK anything to add two more roms or whatever to complete the series? I don't know how this works technically on their end, it just seems bizarre to me to not just include them when surely it can't be due to lack of space etc.?

StreamedHams · May 4, 2018

TransEuropaExpress said:
What's up with compilations cherry-picking random titles in a long ass series? As in, why is Sam Sho 2 and IV and Special in there...why would 1 and 3 not be present?

Calm down, OCD...calm down

At a first pass I saw the same, but I thing that the games that were chosen are generally heralded as the better ones in the series.

DaveB · May 4, 2018

Hmm... I wonder if there's any chance of a stateside release. Even if it's missing a few games that should be in it, that's still a cool as hell little unit.

Captain Goodnight · May 4, 2018

Captain Goodnight said:
No Altered Beast = No Sale

I kid!

But I really want Altered Beast --- come on!!!

Crayon · May 4, 2018

That is SO CUTE.

Fularu · May 4, 2018

Teh_Lurv said:
Expectation:

Reality:

Sigh......

Your expectation unit is prety garbage tbh

They suck, may as well build yoru own, save money and have it be good

JustinH · May 4, 2018

I'm so getting this, unless they're really hard to get like the Nintendo Classic editions.

It's going to be weird having this sit by your TV when you have it hooked up.

I even have that NeoGeoX thing made by Tommo (I think?), hopefully this thing won't have the terrible input lag that thing suffered from when you plugged it into a television.

BAN PUNCHER · May 4, 2018

House_Of_Lightning said:
Whats wrong with it?

Gerstmann was shitting on it on a recent Bombcast but didn't say why it was bad.

The games run like shit, the build quality sucks and I would rather 1CC Legend of Success Joe with my butt than ever attempt to update the thing with it's special dongle again.

Excitemike · May 4, 2018

This is meant to compete with the NES/SNES mini, it will be the same price point. Including a tiny 3" screen and some stickers is not going to make it $150.

I don't think it's right to call this a "handheld". Is there a battery? I would say it's a "mini tabletop".

Futaleufu · May 4, 2018

$100 I'm in.

kidnemo · May 4, 2018

iamaustrian said:
if you have the sketches and measurements I see no problem in cutting out the raw main parts in an hour. especially if you are experienced with a jigsaw.
I never wrote anything about the finish. of course with sanding, paintjob etc it will take way longer than an hour. probably days or even weeks.
I'm just saying that you could do it yourself without a 3D printer. hundrets of people build their own arcade cabinets all the time.
sorry if I came across cocky or something.

Oh yea, that you could for sure do.

A lot of folks now do their stuff with cnc machines which cuts down time even further, but then if course...cnc machine.

Raidou · May 4, 2018

I don't think they want you to play in the mini cabinet, they just wanted to make it functional in my opinion.

Leynos · May 4, 2018

perpetuallyawake said:
what

why

where is the correlation

scottbeowulf said:

mopinks said:
I'm gonna die if I don't get closure on that Altered Beast post

Damn near every single Sega compilation has some iteration of Altered Beast in it, despite the game being...less than good. It's a joke how ubiquitous the game is at this point that it is expected even in non-Sega products.

Fularu · May 4, 2018

Leynos said:
Damn near every single Sega compilation has some iteration of Altered Beast in it, despite the game being...less than good. It's a joke how ubiquitous the game is at this point that it is expected even in non-Sega products.

Altered Beast while not beeing an amazing game is still a rather good one

I'd rather play it than say, Golden axe

Dphex · May 4, 2018

hmm that´s not what i wanted...i wanted a console that can be hooked up to the TV, not a mini arcade cab that looks not so great build quality wise...if they are selling these for 100 bucks it can`t be of good quality, for 100 bucks you can`t even buy an original Neo Geo Arcade Stick/Joyboard...

Fularu · May 4, 2018

Dphex said:
hmm that´s not what i wanted...i wanted a console that can be hooked up to the TV, not a mini arcade cab that looks not so great build quality wise...if they are selling these for 100 bucks it can`t be of good quality, for 100 bucks you can`t even buy a original Neo Geo Joyboard...

It can be hooked up to the TV and they are making usb3 versions of the neogeo cd pads

MagnusGman · May 4, 2018

I'm in if the build quality holds up

Ripcord · May 4, 2018

All in. Please come to the States!

Ishmae1 · May 4, 2018

Crossed Swords? Check. (Where's II?)

That's a purchase.

Canas Renvall · May 4, 2018

It's... It's so small, how're you supposed to play that? It barely looks bigger than the bottom screen on a 3DS!

Still a really cool thing and I kinda want it, but still...

CoolestSpot · May 4, 2018

No Waku Waku 7? Guess I have to ,mod it in.

Deleted member 5148 · May 4, 2018

Darn , no kof 99

evilromero · May 4, 2018

$100 for a device with a display? Seems really low. I'm not expecting much.

Unseen · May 4, 2018

The most important picture

MikeProtagonist · May 4, 2018

Ummm... either the picture or the game list is wrong, because there are clearly marquees for Real Bout 2 and Samurai Shodown 1, none of which are listed. Also, why is the list completely unsorted?

Demolition_Human · May 4, 2018

Might grab it.....might. I always wanted to play the extended library of the Neo Geo.

Tetra-Grammaton-Cleric · May 4, 2018

Fularu said:
Altered Beast while not beeing an amazing game is still a rather good one

I'd rather play it than say, Golden axe

Seriously though, I don't get the hate for Altered Beast. It's a decent little arcade game and always has been.

TheMan · May 4, 2018

Looks cute I guess, but I'd prefer a mini version of the OG neogeo console without a screen since that would be cheaper. Also, this form factor means I'll need a tv anyway if I'm going to play with my kids.

dallow_bg · May 4, 2018

mao2 said:
I see this meme all the time but water is not wet! >:(

"Water is wet" is a meme now?

Jtendo '82 · May 4, 2018

Baseball Stars is the best Sports game(s) on the damn system and they're constantly overlooked.

Fucking hell, man!

evilromero · May 4, 2018

Fularu said:
Altered Beast while not beeing an amazing game is still a rather good one

I'd rather play it than say, Golden axe

Say what? GAis objectively a better game. AB is just too braindead simple. Soundtrack, gameplay, animation, everything. GA builds on everything AB started.

BlockABoots · May 4, 2018

This is going to have to a fair heft to it over wise it will be sliding around on the desk

Celine · May 4, 2018

Sir Guts said:

Lack of Art of Fighting 2 and 3, Pulstar, Neo Turf Master, Sengoku 2 and Twinkle Star Sprites is disappointing and these are all games for which SNK have the rights without paying any additional royalties.

Devilgunman · May 4, 2018

Wow, that's tiny "cabinet" is for real? Need to wait for impression about the emulation though. If it's half-assed like X Gold then it's worthless. I might buy it just to put it on the shelf, don't know.

zektbach · May 4, 2018

Top Player's Golf instead of Neo Turf Masters? Excuse me??

Remo Williams · May 4, 2018

Fularu said:
Altered Beast while not beeing an amazing game is still a rather good one

I'd rather play it than say, Golden axe

I discovered Altered Beast one summer in a seaside arcade, and it became my second favorite game there (well, maybe tied with Shadow Dancer). But the favorite was Golden Axe, by far.

Dphex · May 4, 2018

Fularu said:
It can be hooked up to the TV and they are making usb3 versions of the neogeo cd pads

ok, that sounds decent...need to wait for impressions about build quality, i am skeptical about the quality of the unit... but i am tempted to buy this just for "having it". it looks cute and it reminds me of the best gaming times i had in the 90s...

Fularu · May 4, 2018

Celine said:
Lack of Art of Fighting 2 and 3, Pulstar, Neo Turf Master, Sengoku 2 and Twinkle Star Sprites is disappointing and these are all games for which SNK have the rights without paying any additional royalties.

Yeah but someone remembered that Ghost Pilot exists

I wish we could get the Ghost Pilot 2 prototype

R_thanatos · May 4, 2018

Damn if this had Metal slug 3 & Kof 96 , itt owuld have been the push needed to make me want one ..
Right now i'm not sure..

Jumpman23 · May 4, 2018

At this point, I just want a Switch dock that is shaped like this so I can get some arcade goodness on there. Most of the Neo titles are there or are coming from Hamster anyways. Plus, actual portability and all.

mute · May 4, 2018

Jumpman23 said:
At this point, I just want a Switch dock that is shaped like this so I can get some arcade goodness on there. Most of the Neo titles are there or are coming from Hamster anyways. Plus, actual portability and all.

15 dollars gets you pretty close:

https://www.amazon.com/Myriann-Nintendo-Cabinet-Hardwood-Nostalgia/dp/B071ZTY2J9

Sir Guts · May 4, 2018

R_thanatos said:
Damn if this had Metal slug 3 & Kof 96 , itt owuld have been the push needed to make me want one ..
Right now i'm not sure..

Metal Slug 3 is right there #18 no KoF 96 though :(

Briarios · May 4, 2018

Dphex said:
hmm that´s not what i wanted...i wanted a console that can be hooked up to the TV, not a mini arcade cab that looks not so great build quality wise...if they are selling these for 100 bucks it can`t be of good quality, for 100 bucks you can`t even buy an original Neo Geo Arcade Stick/Joyboard...

It has HDMI out, so it's a console

modoversus · May 4, 2018

Hopefully those controllers are USB, so you can use them on current generation consoles and PC.

KennyLinder · May 4, 2018

modoversus said:
Hopefully those controllers are USB, so you can use them on current generation consoles and PC.

The article said they're USB-C, so they'd be handy on Switch :)

LQX · May 4, 2018

If that thing is $100 are thereabouts it is a day one purchase for sure. I just hope the build quality is on par with my old mini Popeye arcade machine.

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