Advice on Neo Geo AES

[BluntX]

A retro gaming mate of mine is about to hit Akihabara in a couple of weeks and has asked if theres anything I want him to pick up. Naturally some hardware is in order as theres no filthy shipping or tax on it so I've decided it's finally time for a Neo Geo AES to set up shop in my entertainment cabinet. I'm pretty new to the AES scene and apart from some basic knowledge, such as try to get a unit with a serial under 100,000 and runs on 9v (for easy Megadrive PSU use), I'm not too knowledgeable.

So far I'm looking at a console, two sticks, memory card, and a King of Fighters game (either '97 or '98). Using Super Potato's website as a guide (I know they are not the cheapest but it's the best way to get an approx on pricing in the area) it's looking about the $280-$320AUS (?110-?130) mark which I don't mind going up on for additional loot. So lads, help a fellow ntsc-uk forumite out with any advice or recommendations. Cheers!

[J0e Musashi]

My advice is to get a Supergun, and an MVS board or a consolised MVS. It's more initially, but MVS games are way cheaper and you get more choice too.

[thegreathopper]

My advice is get KOF98 and Samurai Shodown 2, probably two of the best games ever made in the history of video games.

[Super Monkey Balls]

try to get a unit with a serial under 100,000 and runs on 9v (for easy Megadrive PSU use), I'm not too knowledgeable.

Early models are 5v

[saturn-gamer]

Get an old Neo indeed, I have a language modded machine in the 50000 range and it has superb RGB output as well as great sound. I have no memorycard yet but I doubt if I want it. All it does is saving progress (I believe it does not save highscores) while I want to beat those arcade games in one go.

As for games: Ditch '97, its useless with the sublime KoF 98 being around. They are the 2 most similar KOF's, but with '98 rocking it in about every possible way. Instead, get Fatal Fury 3 which is my personal favorite.

For the cheap as dirt but good games, I recommend FF Special, SamSho 2, Burning Fight, Sidekicks 2. Thats also more genres than just 1 v 1 fighting.

[BluntX]

I know '98 is the better game but I still like '97 for sentimental reasons (was the first KOF I really got into and learned). The only gameplay advantage it has over '98 is the inclusion of Blood Riot Iori and Leona.

SS2 is like a tenner so will definetly get that. Apart from fighters, any good puzzle or shooter suggestions that aren't a total kick in the wallet and danglies?

[saturn-gamer]

Yeah, Riot Iori is cool but regardless I dumped the game. I hated its backgrounds and music.. and KOF 98 is _that_ good. Since I got 98 last Feb, no other Neo game entered my system

I think Shooters and puzzle games will cost ya. The definite puzzle game is Puzzle bobble imo, but I got no clue on the average price. In terms of shooters, I really like Last Resort and I think this is one of the cheaper ones (about 50 quid?). Aero Fighters 2 is great too, and should be about the same price. Ofcourse I know Blazing Star and Pulstar are probably better.. but they are insanely expensive.

The cheapest is Alpha Mission 2, but its also pretty old school.

[MonkeyJuggleDX]

I think Shooters and puzzle games will cost ya. The definite puzzle game is Puzzle bobble imo, but I got no clue on the average price.

PB never got an AES release, though I did used to knock up conversions for around ?50.

Best puzzler on the Neo is Magical Drop 3. So much better than any other puzzler on any other system. EVER.

[J0e Musashi]

Best puzzler on the Neo is Magical Drop 3

Apart from Puzzle Bobble 2, and Gapporin.