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NeoGeo AES+

SNK is reissuing the Neo Geo AES without emulation, reviving a classic cartridge-based console.

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It drew the kind of hardware nostalgia and technical scrutiny that makes retro launches worth surfacing.

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2026-04-17

Commenters called it extremely cool, discussed cartridge pricing versus the used market, and compared the approach with FPGA alternatives like MISTerFPGA.

NeoGeo AES+: SNK announces reissue of retro console without emulation

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