New SNK console(s): Neo Geo 2 & 3

[KriessG]

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SNK is making a new version of its legendary Neo Geo system, it has been revealed.

 

The announcement came from SNK Corporation chairman Ge Zhihui, who also revealed that a new Metal Slug title is in development for the new console, as well as other systems. The news came during an investor relations press conference in Seoul.

 

While it's not known exactly what form the new Neo Geo system will take – or why we're getting two versions, numbered '2 and 3' – Zhihui revealed that higher-than-expected sales of the Neo Geo Mini had convinced the company to create more hardware. However, he was quick to add that these new consoles are unrelated to the Neo Geo Mini, a stand-alone mini arcade cabinet pre-loaded with games that plugs into your TV via HDMI.

 

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/04/snk_is_making_new_neo_geo_hardware_as_well_as_a_new_metal_slug

 

He also stated these where open systems, so not a closed system like all the mini's, therefore we can assume you'll able to buy games for them either via download, disc or... please... carts!

[deerokus]

What the fuck is going on in the game industry this week with so many weird announcements?

 

I'm all up for more stupid hardware. 

[Revival]

I remember reading this on Gematsu last week and thinking the 02 and 03 reference was alluding to remakes of Metal Slug 2 and 3. No way did it read like a new hardware announcement. How totally odd.

 

Maybe this new SNK 'hardware' will be the next gen Xbox(s) in SNK clothes? I don't see how they have the resources to do this on their own.

[Keyboard Koala]

Problem is, SNK now hasn't been the SNK fans once knew and loved for a long time. Though the new Samurai Shodown looks to be a return to form, most of their recent output was more miss than hit imo.

[Oh Danny Boy]

Yes please!!!!!

[Ninja Doctor]

I’d still like a neogeo aes mini. 

[matt0]

I'm intrigued... Cautious but intrigued.

[Salsa Party Animal]

They could team up with Nintendo instead. 

 

[Alex W.]

4 hours ago, KriessG said:

  "higher-than-expected sales of the Neo Geo Mini had convinced the company to create more hardware"

 

"Wow, people will buy anything."

[cubik]

*Fingers crossed for new Vectrex*

[Girth Certificate]

Why would I buy the 2 if there’s a 3? Basic mathematics 

[NEG]

1 hour ago, Alex W. said:

 

"Wow, people will buy anything."

 

Did you see the Christmas edition?!

 

Lovely

[NEG]

24 minutes ago, Naieve said:

Why would I buy the 2 if there’s a 3? Basic mathematics 

 

So that you can plug & Knuckles to both. So buy both.

[SeanR]

 2&3 with 40 games each

[deerokus]

They're each in the shape of different versions of the Neo Geo logo.