The unit was considered as the most powerful gaming platform back then! The only reason why it wasn't popular in the United States was a high price for the games and the platform itself. Arcade owners loved its compatibility, advanced features and the ability to run advanced and more complex games. We are referring to the Multi Video System. In the 90s the Neo Geo was very popular in Japan, but not in the United States. An all-new version known as Neo Geo X was released in 2012. As such, this console is today considered as luxury gaming item and a rare one. Later it was available on the market but the price was still high. First, it was available as rental game only due to a high price. Its original name is different as well and it is AES or Advanced Entertainment System. It is important to add that the same system with the same characteristics was available under Neo Geo Rental System. Once the games are obsolete, they can be replaced with new ones. A player would insert coins and play the desired game. The arcade had slots for 6 cartridges which allows for the arcade owners to save space and get multiple games in one console. Most of the Neo Geo ROMs can be found under this name.
The Neo Geo also had graphics GPU with 24-bit BUS.ĭon't forget that the console was available under MVS or Multi Video System first. In reality, it had 16/32 bit CPU and an additional processor of 8/16-bit. The arcade computer was advertised as a complete unit you will need with a 24-bit processor. It was revealed in 1990 by SNK Company and it was sold in Japan only. Neo Geo was the arcade to play in Japan in the 90s.
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