Think the PS5 Pro is too expensive? This infamously pricey gaming console is coming back from the dead

Date:
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

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SNK and Plaion are bringing back the Neo Geo AES console.

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Originally released in the 1990s, the Neo Geo AES was basically the PlayStation 5 Pro of its age - a luxury enthusiast console aimed at the most hardcore gamers. One of the most powerful consoles on the market at the time, it retailed for $649.99 in the US, which is roughly just over $1,600 in today's money when adjusted for inflation. Luckily, its modern incarnation, the Neo Geo AES+, which is set to hit shelves on November 12 this year, is considerably cheaper at $249.99 / 179.99 / AU$329.99. It maintains the exact look of the original console and doesn't rely on emulation. Rather, it's powered by re-engineered ASIC chips that should deliver an experience as
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Despite this, the Neo Geo AES+ has been upgraded with a number of quality-of-life features, namely the addition of a modern HDMI display
output, though CRT owners will undoubtedly be pleased to hear that the original AV output is still there too.

There's also an overclocking mode, language selection switches, and the ability to save high scores with a compatible memory card accessory.

Loads of classic Neo Geo games are being re-released too, including the original Metal Slug , King of Fighters 2002 , Garou: Mark of the Wolves , and more. I'm particularly keen to try Twinkle Star Sprites , a top-down shooter with some adorably colorful graphics.

The titles I've named all retail for $89.99 / 69.99 / AU$139.99 a pop, which is pretty pricey for such old games, but still significantly cheaper than buying most of the original cartridges second-hand. They'll also work with
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