NeoGeo handheld headed west

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, 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

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