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NEOGEO X Gold Limited Edition
The original Neo Geo home console was released in 1990 in Japan by SNK. It is the only system ever created that would allow a user to play a game at home, get to a level, save the level on a special memory card, then go to the Arcade and carry on playing where you left off. Let me be clear...these kids were COOL. The NEOGEO system was COOL, period. The Arcade to Home system set it apart the competition - there was nothing like it. But there was nothing like the price either. NEOGEO games were not identical to arcade ones, they WERE the Arcade games because the hardware was the same. Of course, all of that that came at a price. The NEOGEO AES was simply too expensive to be popular. But that didn't stop everyone from wanting one.... So do you want to relive your premier arcade past and save thousands of $$$$'s in the process? Welcome the NEOGEO X Gold System! With the Limited Edition Gold System, you get: NEOGEO X Handheld Sytem with NEOGEO X Game Card slot NEOGEO X Docking Station, NEOGEO X Arcade Stick. TV outputs are either via HDMI or RCA (AV).
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Neo Geo Lives On Forever
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Poorly made product.....you must read b4 you buy
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Save your money
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Posted on:12/28/12
wolfnigr
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Age: 35-44
Did you buy this product for yourself or someone else? For me
There's a good sized market for a device like this. Unfortunately, tommo did a half assed job on the execution of this system. The screen is horrible, the buttons feel cheap and odd and the sound is lacking. The video output from the docking station is horrible and suffers from the cheap components that were used to manufacture the system. Had quality parts been used like with the original snk machines, this might have been great. As it stands, tommo made a low quality system in the hopes of selling it to a nostalgic consumer who doesn't know any better.
Stay away.
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Take it from a NeoGeo fan, this sucks!
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Review 5 for NEOGEO X Gold Limited Edition
Neo Geo's Glorious Return
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Posted on:12/27/12
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The Neo Geo X Gold is something I never thought would exist. Honestly, I find it downright strange that it does exist, but it's a beautiful thing that it does, and any fan of old school games should give it a go. Starting as a rumor a year or so ago, photos of the Neo Geo X Handheld were leaked onto the internet, which made many people question its authenticity, then much later it was confirmed as a real thing that would release in 2012. Well, the day for its release has finally arrived, and my oh my, it's a pretty sweet device. How sweet is it? Read on.
As part of a larger package, titled the Neo Geo X Gold Limited Edition, you receive quite a lot.
Contents of the Package:
Neo Geo X Handheld System
Neo Geo X AES Docking Station w/ HDMI & AV Output
Neo Geo X AES Arcade Stick
20 AES Games Pre-Loaded + 1 Ninja Masters Game Card (Limited Edition only)
Branded Neo Geo X Power Supply
Mini HDMI Cable
AV Composite Cable
Neo Geo X Gold Instruction Manual
Neo Geo X AES Docking Station w/ HDMI & AV Output
Neo Geo X AES Arcade Stick
20 AES Games Pre-Loaded + 1 Ninja Masters Game Card (Limited Edition only)
Branded Neo Geo X Power Supply
Mini HDMI Cable
AV Composite Cable
Neo Geo X Gold Instruction Manual
Now let's run down the important parts and features of this package.
Firstly, the Neo Geo X Gold Handheld. This is a large and nicely built gaming device. On the front it's glossy black, giving off a high end electronic vibe, while the back is more of a rubbery material with shiny silver SNK branding, making it comfortable to hold for long periods of time. In terms of picture quality and the quality of the screen, I'd honestly say it's better than I expected, as it doesn't feel cheap or anything, because it gives a really nice and crisp image. As far as buttons and features go, the Neo Geo X Handheld sports 4 shoulder bumpers (the left one switches aspect ratio), 2 volume controls, 2 brightness controls, an on/off switch, headphone jack, game card slot (which is where you place the Ninja Masters game card and any future game cards), 4 face buttons, Start/Menu buttons, and a clicky movement stick similar to the one on Neo Geo Pocket. It's a really slick device.
Secondly, the Neo Geo X AES Docking Station. The only purpose of the docking station is to play Neo Geo games with the arcade stick. There's an HDMI input on the Neo Geo X Handheld, which means you could play directly off of it and display it on your TV, but the docking station allows you to play with either AV or HDMI, in addition to allowing you to use the arcade stick, which comes highly recommended, as it offers the full arcade experience. While there have been some complaints about the docking station, I honestly think it's pretty nice and serves its purpose. It's a great replica of the Neo Geo AES, so it looks great in your media center, and the inside is nice, as it has a soft material to place your Neo Geo X Handheld on and protect its backside from wear. However, even though I like it, there are some negatives with the docking station. 1. The latch to open and close the system seems a little cheap, 2. It doesn't output 4:3 when using an HDMI cable, 3. It only charges the system when it's powered on. So yes, it's definitely not perfect, but at a mere $20 (Handheld = $130, Arcade Stick = $50, meaning the Docking Station only runs you $20 more) I think it's worth it. Every game I've tried looks pretty nice outputting with HDMI, though there is a little screen tear in some games.
Thirdly, the Neo Geo X AES Arcade Stick. This thing's as close to the real thing as it gets. All of the buttons feel really good and aren't too tight or anything, allowing you to have both quick and precise movements that are important in arcade games. The build quality overall is really nice. This is a definitely a must to enhance the Neo Geo X experience. In addition, the Neo Geo X AES Arcade Stick can be hooked up to both the Playstation 3 and PC, which is definitely a nice bonus for those who wanted an arcade stick to use on those platforms.
Now that we've gone over all of the main parts of the package, I'd like to mention that all of the games have run beautifully in my experience with the system so far. While I did notice some slight screen tear when connected to HDMI through the docking station, the game's looked great through HDMI on my TV. It's true that the games are best experienced directly on the Neo Geo X Handheld, as the screen makes everything pop with crisp and lush visuals and colors, but I was happy to find out that the game's looked so good on my HDTV through HDMI, because I really like playing with the arcade stick. I didn't test the docking station with the AV cables, so I have no clue how that looks and runs. While a big part of this package is nostalgia, all of the games I tried were just as fun as when I first got my AES and I was addicted the second I started playing. These games represent a time when it was all about having fun.
Also, before I wrap up this review, I must note that the packaging is exceptional. The box art is similar to that of the Neo Geo AES, and it houses 2 boxes, one mostly for the handheld and docking station, while the other is mostly for the arcade stick. Both of the boxes I just mentioned have neat Neo Geo branded stickers sealing them.
The Neo Geo X Handheld is a must own device for any fan of Neo Geo, SNK, etc., while I think any other fan of gaming will also really enjoy it a whole lot. The Neo Geo AES will typically run you $400-$600 these days depending on where you purchase it, meaning $200 for the ability to play it on your TV like an AES, on the go, and have it include a lot of games, is a pretty good deal, especially given the quality of what's included.
Final Score/Thoughts: 4.5/5 - There are some minor setbacks, however this has definitely surpassed my expectations. While there's always room for improvement through firmware updates (allowing 4:3 through HDMI, etc.), I'm really happy with the quality and enjoyment of this package.
PS: If anyone needs a nice way to protect their Neo Geo X Handheld, I recommend the Club Nintendo Reversible Pouch, which fits the handheld beautifully, and it'll only set you back 250 Club Nintendo coins. I'd love Tommo and SNK to release their own Neo Geo X branded pouch/case one day. They should really open up their own online store and sell game cards, accessories, etc. there.
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Review 6 for NEOGEO X Gold Limited Edition
Great Retro Product. Quality inconsistent.
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Review 7 for NEOGEO X Gold Limited Edition
Great "Handheld," Not So Great Console
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Review 8 for NEOGEO X Gold Limited Edition
A true love letter to classic game fans
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Posted on:12/26/12
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Location: Saint Louis, Mo
Age: 25-34
Did you buy this product for yourself or someone else? For me
The NeoGeo-X Gold is without a doubt very exciting. I love the arcade stick, and the handheld! Mine came with Ninja Masters, so they do still have ones that have the pack-in game. I know a previous reviewer said differently, but I ordered mine on Christmas-Eve, and I still got the game. Anyone who hasn't played Metal Slug, King of Fighters, or any of the classic SNK franchises, here's your chance. I hope they continue support for the game cards. If nothing else, it's a great collectors item. Keep in mind, you can get these games for other systems, but this is as close as you can get playing them how they're supposed to be played without owning a NeoGeo AES (which will run you around 600 dollars plus hundreds more for cartridges). I hope everyone enjoys theirs!
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Review 9 for NEOGEO X Gold Limited Edition
Know what you are getting
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NeoGeoFan
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That's funny because I ordered one on Christmas Eve, and I got a system with Ninja Masters delivered to my door today.
Review 10 for NEOGEO X Gold Limited Edition
Finally the KING is BACK!!!
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Review 11 for NEOGEO X Gold Limited Edition
Fun from open to close
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Review 12 for NEOGEO X Gold Limited Edition
Awsome games
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nerdstick
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Posted 12/13/12
It's not going to have wifi.
douglie007
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Posted 12/7/12
so why did it move to the 18th from the 6th release.... will I get my pre-order before xmas
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Galvatronlives
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Posted 11/30/12
This machine is for real gamer's who love and respect the NeoGeo line of games from SNK who either couldn't afford the insane price of the original AES Console or would like an updated version of said machine. I own all the current generations of consoles including the Wii U and started back playing during the days Magnavox Odyssey and the Atari 2600 and the fact that you mentioned no XBOX Live or PSN shows your complete ignorance for the history of games. Back then when these titles were released we didn't need constant updates being connected online or play against faceless opponents. We put in a couple quarters and played against someone who was physically right next to you. For all the online smack talkers I guarantee you watched your mouths depending on who you were playing against back then.
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Finally, a game system worth paying for.
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headsup
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Posted 11/21/12
One word
EMULATOR!!!
Review 18 for NEOGEO X Gold Limited Edition
The legendary Neo-Geo lives on!
Posted on:10/16/12
HardcoreVideoGamer
Location: New Hampshire
First of all, this is NOT the Neo-Geo Pocket handheld that was released 10 years ago. This is the Neo-Geo MVS arcade system scaled down into a handheld system. You're getting the arcade experience when you buy this. When you install the handheld system into the case that comes with the bundle, the Neo-Geo X handheld turns into a full-fledged console system that connects to your television that supports both A/V and HDMI. The case supports up to two joysticks. I pre-ordered my Neo-Geo X Gold bundle on Gamestop.com last night. I can't wait!
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nerdstick
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The AES, technically.
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I'm buying this great system!
Posted 10/29/12
I can't wait until this great old school system that used to be very expensive back at the time when other systems where alot more cheaper, but at least Snk is doing the right thing by giving it's gamers a great system and the games at a much cheaper price. You will always rock the video game business SNK PLAYMORE always.
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