So that NeoGeo handheld device we mentioned back in January has actually been given a release window of Q2 2012. MCV are reporting that Blaze will be teaming up with SNK Playmore and US distributor Tommo to bring the NeoGeo X handheld to market.
It comes with the following games built in:
Now, here’s where things get a bit tricky. Apparently the console will have a limited run, and prices may reach up to £500. Don’t get me wrong, it looks nice and everything, but that sort of price can almost get you a Vita, PS3 AND Xbox 360.
Source: MCV
15/03/2012 at 15:26
Member since: Aug 2010
People will be willing to pay that due to nostalgia :/
15/03/2012 at 15:46
Member since: Oct 2008
Will they really?? I would think that people who are that keen would buy the origional console and games for nostalgia, rather than a modern handheld version.
15/03/2012 at 17:14
Member since: Aug 2010
Good point, but there’s a lot of collectors out there who will.
15/03/2012 at 19:02
Member since: Oct 2010
I could be motivated by nostalgia if this thing had a complete (or near-complete) set of games, native internals, proper controls and a 4:3 screen. Seriously! A 16:9 screen for a dedicated 16-bit handheld? Truly pathetic.
15/03/2012 at 19:10
Member since: Sep 2009
Nope. Emulators.
15/03/2012 at 15:29
Member since: Feb 2009
Only dedicated retro fans will be willing to pay that…
15/03/2012 at 15:32
Member since: Feb 2012
Dedicated retro fans will already have one :)
15/03/2012 at 15:32
Member since: Feb 2012
One of the origionals I mean. Pants. Sorry for the double post
15/03/2012 at 16:41
Member since: Feb 2009
True, but how much would an original go for on eBay?
15/03/2012 at 15:37
Member since: Mar 2012
its not even got 2 analog sticks who would want that ;)
15/03/2012 at 15:42
Member since: Jun 2009
I am guessing you are kidding (what with the winking smiley & all!), but just in case anyone is in any doubt, you definitely won’t need a second analogue stick for neo geo games.
15/03/2012 at 15:45
Member since: Mar 2012
yes i am.
15/03/2012 at 15:46
Member since: Mar 2010
They could sell well, at least they haven’t pulled of Game.
15/03/2012 at 15:46
Member since: Apr 2010
Wow, was seriously considering one of these, but at £500 that’s too rich for my blood. For that sort of cash, you get get an AES console and a good number of the games for a truly old-school experience, the majority seem to at the cheaper end of the AES cart scale (Ultimate 11 being the notable exception).
15/03/2012 at 15:46
Member since: Apr 2010
And obviously Metal Slug as that can go for £500+ on it’s own :-/
15/03/2012 at 16:01
Member since: Jun 2010
That’s just madness. I can understand the high prices for the originals, but a new console with decade(s) old games?
15/03/2012 at 16:08
Member since: Aug 2009
Look how much Sega’s portable device is (even if it might not be offical)… ridculous should be worth £30 regardless of history and besides you can just buy a Wii, PS3 and PSP (Might work on Vita) and THEN.. you purchase Neo Geo games for like 700 points or £5-7.
15/03/2012 at 16:11
Member since: Oct 2009
Haha now that is OVERPRICED. Can aready play alot of does games on the psp or ps3.
15/03/2012 at 16:51
Member since: Nov 2009
There are enough chinese emulator handhelds out there for less money that play these games just fine and probably every other console game of that era.
15/03/2012 at 16:52
Member since: Oct 2011
and they say the ps vita is expensive lol. Only if I had money I would add this to my handhelds & console collection. I will wait for ebay