Console Graveyard: 7 Forgotten Systems That Deserve a Second Look

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Akanksha Sharma

4. The Neo Geo AES: The Arcade Experience at Home

The Neo Geo CD, a video game console released by SNK in Japan in 1994. This is the top loader model, the most common version and the only one that saw a worldwide release. The Neo Geo CD was a conversion of the original Neo Geo AES hardware into a system. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Evan-Amos

The Neo Geo AES, released in 1990, brought the arcade experience into living rooms with its powerful hardware and expansive library of fighting games. Known for titles like "Metal Slug" and "The King of Fighters," the AES provided unmatched arcade-quality graphics and sound. However, its high price point and niche market limited its reach. A revival could lower production costs and introduce online multiplayer capabilities, making it more accessible to a broader audience. By capturing the essence of arcade culture and blending it with modern gaming trends, the Neo Geo AES could once again become a beloved household name.

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