wraggster
March 15th, 2012, 23:19
Retro gaming specialist Blaze has struck a deal with SNK Playmore to bring NeoGeo X, a handheld version of SNK's beloved console, to the west.
MCV reports that the device, first revealed by Japanese website Famicom Plaza in January (http://www.edge-online.com/news/neo-geo-pocket-reborn), will be released in the UK during the second quarter of this year. However, it will be a limited run, and could cost as much as £500.
Blaze founder Jason Cooper said: "The NeoGeo console has always been a personal favourite and I am delighted to be involved with the development of this new handheld console.
"We hope to reignite the excitement many of us felt 21 years ago, in a more affordable manner, to a much wider audience."
NeoGeo X, which will also see a US release through Tommo, boasts a 3.5-inch LCD screen, A/V out, stereo speakers, SD card support and 20 built-in games; for the full list, see below.
Art Of Fighting
Baseball Stars
Cyber Lip
Fatal Fury
Fatal Fury Special
Football Frenzy
King Of The Monsters
Last Resort
League Bowling
Magician Lord
Metal Slug
Mutation Nation
Nam 1975
Samurai Showdown
Sengoku
Super Sidekicks
The King Of Fighters '94
The Ultimate 11
Top Players Golf
World Heroes
http://www.edge-online.com/news/neogeo-handheld-headed-west
MCV reports that the device, first revealed by Japanese website Famicom Plaza in January (http://www.edge-online.com/news/neo-geo-pocket-reborn), will be released in the UK during the second quarter of this year. However, it will be a limited run, and could cost as much as £500.
Blaze founder Jason Cooper said: "The NeoGeo console has always been a personal favourite and I am delighted to be involved with the development of this new handheld console.
"We hope to reignite the excitement many of us felt 21 years ago, in a more affordable manner, to a much wider audience."
NeoGeo X, which will also see a US release through Tommo, boasts a 3.5-inch LCD screen, A/V out, stereo speakers, SD card support and 20 built-in games; for the full list, see below.
Art Of Fighting
Baseball Stars
Cyber Lip
Fatal Fury
Fatal Fury Special
Football Frenzy
King Of The Monsters
Last Resort
League Bowling
Magician Lord
Metal Slug
Mutation Nation
Nam 1975
Samurai Showdown
Sengoku
Super Sidekicks
The King Of Fighters '94
The Ultimate 11
Top Players Golf
World Heroes
http://www.edge-online.com/news/neogeo-handheld-headed-west