NEOGEO AES+ Anniversary Edition

The NEOGEO AES+ Anniversary Edition is a limited white-colored variant of the newly announced official revival of SNK’s iconic 1990 Neo Geo AES (Advanced Entertainment System) home console, released in collaboration with Plaion Replai for the system’s 35th anniversary.

Key Details

• Release Date: November 12, 2026 (pre-orders are open now).
• Price: $349.99 (standard black edition is $249.99; there’s also a high-end Ultimate Edition at $999.99).
• It’s not emulation or FPGA — The console uses re-engineered legacy ASIC chips for true hardware-faithful reproduction of the original Neo Geo experience, with full backward compatibility for original AES cartridges and forward compatibility for new official ones.

What’s Included in the Anniversary Edition

• White NEOGEO AES+ console (1:1 replica of the original Japanese AES design with arcade-grade build quality).
• White wireless Arcade Stick (1:1 replica of the classic MVS arcade cabinet stick; includes 15-pin wireless dongle for native connection—backward/forward compatible with original hardware).
• Exclusive white Metal Slug game cartridge (not available separately).
• White Memory Card (for saving high scores permanently).
• Accessories: HDMI cable, power supply, 15-pin Arcade Stick cable, USB-C charging cable for the stick.

Main Features

• Modern upgrades while keeping the original feel: Low-latency HDMI output (up to 1080p), original AV output for CRTs, DIP switches on the console for language selection, overclocking, and display modes.
• Full compatibility with new and original NEOGEO AES cartridges.
• High-score saving via the Memory Card.
• The wireless stick delivers authentic arcade response with no compromises.

Other Editions:

• Standard (Black): Console + wired Arcade Stick + basics (~$250).
• Ultimate (Black, limited/low production, numbered): Console + 10 launch games (including Metal Slug and others like Pulstar, Magician Lord, etc.) + wired + wireless sticks + gamepad + Memory Card + special rack/packaging (~$1,000).

Where to Buy / Pre-Order

Check the official sites: Plaion Replai US or EU/JP equivalents, and retailers like Amazon. New cartridges will be priced around $70 each.

This is generating huge excitement in the retro community because it’s the closest thing to an official new production run of real Neo Geo AES hardware in decades, with modern conveniences but zero compromise on authenticity. If you’re a collector or fan of classics like Metal Slug, King of Fighters, or Samurai Shodown, the white Anniversary Edition looks particularly premium.