Neo Geo may be long gone out of the console wars but it continues to be a driving force in modern game development while keeping their legacy content alive and well. There was also the recent release of the Samurai Showdown Neo Geo Collection on just about every modern platform and the modern take on the franchise which now has a character from For Honor of all things. Not long ago we saw the Neo Geo Mini and then there’s the higher-end Neo Geo X which featured a handheld device. Overall, it is interesting to see Neo Geo continue to bring their games both digitally and through dedicated hardware. This may be only for the bundle price but it would be great if those figures came with either option. What’s interesting is that listed in the box’s contents are two figures, one for Terry Bogard and another for Iori Yagami, both of whom are iconic characters from King of Fighters, a flagship franchise that’s well-represented in the games list. Unfortunately, there is not a cartridge port to play original MVS games but there does appear to be a USB port that could support firmware updates and could be the gateway to further emulation, likely unofficially. I also would have loved to see online support as that has been a touted feature on a few contemporary units. Most of the Neo Geo ports of legacy titles on consoles today do have features like alternate languages, image scaling, and button remapping but it’s unclear what sort of tinkering can be done with these games. If one would rather just use this as a bar top machine it costs 449.99 USD. The base can be purchased separately for 99.99 USD or as a bundle with the machine for 499.99 USD.
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The bar top unit stands at 25 inches tall and a 32-inch tall base can bring the unit closer to the size of a full cabinet. Additionally, each game features both an MVS and AES mode which means that players can enjoy the arcade or the home versions of each game. The unit also can emulate scanlines for those that enjoy the CRT style image. First up, the MVSX utilizes a 17-inch LCD display at a 1280x1024 resolution, featuring what their website calls pixel to pixel scale. Of course, the games are what most people will be looking at first when determining if this unit is right for them but I actually gravitate towards the other features as many of these games are readily available on console collections or digital marketplaces. Featuring 50 games packed in at about $500, the MVSX or the Multi Video System X could make for an excellent purchase for fans of the Neo Geo aesthetic and library. Seemingly inspired by the work of Arcade1Up, Neo Geo announced that they are putting out their spin on slightly smaller than official cabinet designs. While making a custom emulation cabinet can be the most inclusive way to pursue this, many companies have been offering ways to bring the arcade experience home. Weighing 28lbs, with modest dimensions – the width, height, and diameter sit at 19.5, 25, and 15.Having an arcade cabinet in any form is the ultimate way to enjoy retro-gaming for many classic titles. SNK MVSX Home Arcade – Performance Purchasing Guide Both the MVSX Home Arcade and its base can be purchased directly from SNK with an MSRP of $449.99 and $99.99 respectively, or $499 for the pair.
That said, the box art from multiple SNK games on the marquee was a nice touch. The red paneling could've used a bit more flair though – I would have loved to see Haohmaru from Samurai Shodown or another classic character envelop a side or two. The exterior seems to have a glossy finish that's somewhat scratch resistant I might have bumped or banged the MVSX when I moved it to my office. I just don't see it shattering if bumped or banged while being moved about.Actually, I wouldn't even worry about the paint. Dropping it is still out of the question of course. The wood paneling feels sturdy enough to forgo any real damage aside from some chipped paint. All in a machine that can sit comfortably on a countertop or coffee table.SNK's MVSX is a solidly built cabinet. Take SNK's MVSX Arcade Machine – this nostalgia box offers 50 classic games, a decent sized screen, and authentic joystick/button placements. A lot of them, as seen in our Best Arcade Cabinets list, provide solid experiences. SNK MVSX Home Arcade Review 8 IMAGES SNK MVSX Home Arcade – Design and Features There are several companies that specialize in producing licensed cabs on a smaller scale. And not just because I'm an adult with disposable income. Nowadays, things are a bit different though. It's safe to say that I didn't get one for Christmas that year. Huge even, considering the cost and space needed to house such a machine. An apt title for sure – the idea that I could one day purchase a cabinet for personal use was big. I've always wanted to own my own arcade machine.