The NEOGEO AES+ Is a Retro Gaming Console for the Modern Age — Here's Where You Can Buy It

Here’s one for retro gaming fans: the NEOGEO AES+ is coming out later this year. It’s a 1:1 replica of the classic console that was originally released by SNK in 1990. The new version arrives in celebration of its 35th anniversary, with HDMI output and a few more quality-of-life features. Preorders are live now (see it at Amazon), with a price starting at $249.99 and a release date of November 12. If you want to see all the upcoming NEOGEO AES+ items in one place, you can click over to Amazon, or scroll through the catalog above. They're also available at Plaion Replai. Just like the original hardware, it comes with a chonky arcade-style controller that’s almost as big as the console itself. (Note that the pack-in arcade stick is wired, while additional arcade sticks sold separately can be played either wireless or wired). It also comes with a power supply and an HDMI cable. While it supports HDMI output, it also has the same AV output connectors as the original hardware, so you can easily plug it into a CRT TV if you still have one sitting around. Unlike most new devices designed to play retro games, the NEOGEO AES+ isn’t based on emulation. It’s powered by “re-engineered ASIC chi