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Neo Geo AES

The Neo-Geo AES is the cartridge-based arcade and home video game system released in 1990 by Japanese game company SNK. The system was years ahead of other home systems of its time, offering huge, colorful 2D graphics, and high-quality sound. A major platform for arcade games at the time, the system was also available as a costly home console. The two versions of the system were known as the AES (Advanced Entertainment System) and the MVS (Multi Video System).

Initially, the home system was only available for rent or for use in hotel settings, but SNK quickly began selling the system through stores when customer response indicated that people were willing to spend the money. Compared to the other consoles of the time, the NeoGeo AES was incredibly powerful, thanks to it's high-end graphics and sound chipsets. The home system featured two CPUs: a 16-bit Motorola 68000 main processor running at 12 MHz and a 8-bit ZiLOG Z-80A backup processor running at 4 MHz. The system's main CPU was 50 percent faster than the 68000 processor found in Sega's Genesis console.

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The NeoGeo AES also had the benefit of it's specialized audio and video chipsets. A custom video chipset allowed the system to display a whopping 4,096 colors and 380 individual sprites onscreen simultaneously (compared to 64 simultaneous colors and 80 individual sprites for the Genesis), while the onboard Yamaha 2610 sound chip gave the system 15 channels of CD-quality sound with seven channels reserved specifically for digital sound effects. Surround-Sound was also built into many games for a truly state-of-the-art sound experience.

Nonetheless, this type of power carried a large price tag; the console was planned to debut at $599 USD and included two joystick controllers and a game (either Baseball Stars or NAM-1975). However, this plan was quickly scrapped and when the system had its national launch it debuted at $649.99 with two joysticks, a memory card, and a single pack-in game, Magician Lord (the early Neo Geo boxes had a gold sticker announcing the inclusion of Magician Lord over the initially planned choice of two games), this package was known as the "Gold System". The system was also released in a "Silver System" package, which included one joystick controller and did not include a game or memory card. Other games cost $200 and upwards each. With these "premium" prices though, most gamers weren't able to afford the system and so the console was only accessible to a niche market.

The Neo-Geo was only to be driven further into cult status by changing mainstream tastes which soon demanded flashy, 3D graphics. Yet, the quality of Neo-Geo games kept it alive in arcades, particularly in Japan, where the newest instalment of the flagship King of Fighters was certain to cause a stir with each release.

The last game for the Neo-Geo system, Samurai Spirits Zero Special, was released on October 19, 2004. Originally, there was no form of copy protection on the system's cartridges, though it was later added, and it managed to prevent software piracy for a period of time. One of the major factors bringing an end to the system's longevity came when bootleggers managed to defeat the copy protection, leading to the eventual pirating of the cartridges' ROM data. SNK ceased to manufacture home consoles by the end of 1997, but software for both formats and arcade hardware was produced for many years after. Measured from the introduction of the arcade hardware in 1990 to the release of the last home cartridge in 2004, the Neo-Geo's 14-year span of support from its manufacturer makes it the longest-lived arcade or home systems.

There is a thriving collectors' scene for the Neo-Geo home systems, especially the original AES home console. This is mainly because of the limited runs received by cartridges, the massive arcade library available, and the system's reputation as a 2D powerhouse. It is still common even to this day for both Neo-Geo consoles and cartridges to fetch extremely high prices. Some rare Neo-Geo games can sell for well over £1500. This gives the system an almost cult following, as owners see the system as more of an "investment" rather than an ordinary videogame console. This leads to high resale value on most Neo-Geo systems and games and makes the console a "must-have" for any collector.

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League Bowling

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The lanes are crowded every night with Big Time Pin slammin' action! You call the shots selecting a right or left handed bowler. Determine ball weight, and develop the skills of the pro's as you skilfully throw a variety of shots that you control!

Last Resort

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Suddenly the symbol of space age, space colony, was attacked by computer virus. Would human beings be ruined by the civilization of their own development. SOS! SOS! People can not wait any longer for rescue operation of last resort. Armed with super weapon, force, which guards & attack by its special movement. Fight against unknown mechanical body with various shooting.

King of the Monsters

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You've never witnessed or experienced wrestling action like that of the 6 brutal monsters that go for the kill in this 55 megs of growling stereo action! You and a friend battle it out! Or work together to beat the Neo Geo's choice of monster.

King of the Monsters 2

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The In 1996, the country of Japan was devastated by the monster invasion. Six monsters did battle in the most destructive and terrifying catastrophe of all time. The war lasted 3 years and is known in history books as the King of Monsters massacre. Three monsters survived and have become more advanced and dangerous than ever before. But now, a new nemesis is on the scene. The alien invasion will be the biggest challenge for Earth's monstrosity. An unimaginable rumble that will rock the world and this new war will certainly be coined by witnesses as the King of the Monsters 2 colossal confrontation!

Fatal Fury Special

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Fifteen of the Fatal Fury Series' top stars gather in the match of the millennium. Use the resurrected Geese Howard and Wolfgang Krauser in a dazzling 3D Arena. The final word in Fatal Fury is here - all you have ever wanted in a fighting game is here in Fatal Fury Special!

Karnovs Revenge

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The quest to defeat the mysterious Baron of Battlers, the mysterious K is on. In order to get this grotesque gladiator, however, you need to fight your way through eleven matches with the most skilled, most deadly of all combatants in the world of physical contact. Use your powers of pulverisation, psychic energy blasts, and ridiculous strength to become the explosive fighting God in Fighters History Dynamite.

King of Fighters 2001

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You want a cavalcade of characters in various types of matches! You get forty of them!!! Experience the pulse-Pounding Excitement of the new MAX 4-on-4 Battles!

Eightman

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Super Eight Man, designed and built from the latest nuclear age technology, this incredibly agile robot moves at lightening speed and looks completely human, yet he is constructed with the most advanced internal computers and the strongest of steel. Super Eight Man has the intelligence, thoughts and memories of a great police detective programmed into his metaphysically driven processors. With great conviction, he defends the rights of mere mortals in order to maintain justice, and protect the world from a biological computer that threatens mankind. 

Fatal Fury 2

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Fatal Fury 2 fro Neo Geo. The three lone wolves return to clash with new opponents in the 'Sultan of Slugs' Battle Royale. After a year in training, forging bodies of steel, Andy, Joe & Terry take on the world. The ultimate bout charged with the power of Neo-Geo's 100Mega Shock! 

Blues Journey

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The planet Raguy is a beautiful star in which many strange but wonderful creatures live in total harmony. then came the invasion of the Daruma empire. They have brought with them the industrialization which has all but consumed their planet and is now polluting Raguy beyond environmental repair. only one young man named Blue has risen up to combat the evil empire to save his planet. Blue will use all of his magic leaves to free his people from What is sure to be environmental destruction. Guide Blue through this challenging fantasy game.  

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