The Accessory Outlet have announced that they will be bringing the NEOGEO Mini to the UK market this Autumn. Designed and produced by SNK, the NEOGEO Mini is part mini-arcade, part classic console and all nostalgic fun, and is available to pre-order now from accessoryoutlet.co.uk, Game and Amazon.
The NEOGEO Mini is not just another plug and play classic console, it is designed in the classic table-top arcade style complete with a 3.5 inch screen, stereo speakers and an arcade fashioned joystick. It also has a HDMI output to allow for simple connection to the TV if you want to take part in 2 player action, although you would need to purchase a second controller.
Forty classic games are built into the system and these include:
- Action:
Metal Slug, Metal Slug 2, Metal Slug 3, Metal Slug X, Metal Slug 4, Metal Slug 5, King of the Monsters, King of the Monsters 2, Sengoku 3, Magician Lord, Blue’s Journey, Shock Troopers, Shock Troopers 2nd Squad, Robo Army, Crossed Swords, Mutation Nation, 3 Count Bout. - Fighting:
King of Fighters 95, King of Fighters 97, King of Fighters 98, King of Fighters 2000, King of Fighters 2002
Art of Fighting, Fatal Fury Special, Real Bout Fatal Fury, Garou: Mark of the Wolves, Samurai Showdown II, Samurai Showdown IV, Samurai Showdown V Special, Last Blade 2, World Heroes Perfect, Kizuna Encounter, Ninja Masters. - Sports:
Top Players Golf, Super Sidekicks, Football Frenzy. - Shooting:
Blazing Star, Last Resort, Ghost Pilots. - Puzzle:
Puzzled.
“NEOGEO is a name which transcends mere retro entertainment and true gamers will attest to the unrivalled quality offered by the 40 classic games built-in to the system. NEOGEO was the system that everyone wanted and finally gamers have the opportunity to own the very best from NEOGEO for themselves in a highly advanced, collectible arcade system which goes way beyond the classic plug-and-play consoles typically available.” said Tom Hodge, Director of Sales for The Accessory Outlet. “We’re delighted to be distributing the UK version of the system as well as the various accessories, and we believe that NEOGEO will prove a must-have system upon release this Autumn, allowing us to grow market share in the hardware sector.”
The NEOGEO Mini is expected to arrive in the UK this October.