US EditionThink the PS5 Pro is too expensive? This infamously pricey gaming console is coming back from the dead
The console uses re-engineered ASIC chips, adds HDMI output and supports classic games, while launching at $249.99, SNK said.
- Plaion Replai and SNK announced the Neo Geo AES+ retro console today, a modern revival of the 1990s luxury system launching November 12, 2026, with pre-orders available immediately.
- Originally released in the 1990s, the Neo Geo AES retailed for $649.99, or over $1,600 when adjusted for inflation. The new AES+ is considerably cheaper at $249.99 for the Standard Edition.
- Rather than relying on emulation, the AES+ utilizes re-engineered ASIC chips to deliver authentic performance. It features modern HDMI output while maintaining full compatibility with original Neo Geo AES cartridges and controllers.
- An all-white 35th Anniversary Edition retails for $349.99 alongside the Standard Edition. The console launches with 10 classic titles including Metal Slug and King of Fighters 2002.
- For collectors, an Ultimate Edition bundles the console with all launch accessories and games for $999.99. More software releases are expected to follow the initial launch lineup.
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The most badass console of the 1990s offers a resurrection for 35 years. SNK and PLAION REPLAI have just announced the NeoGeo AES+.
On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the launch of the legendary NEGEO Advanced Entertainment System (AES), the company Plaion Replai, in cooperation with the Japanese manufacturer SNK, reissues the home console once traded as the top of arcade culture. (Continue reading)
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