A Look At The Neo Geo | The Legendary Journey from Arcade Kings to Console Classics!

Join us on an exciting journey through the history of SNK and its iconic Neo Geo AES and MVS systems! In this video, we start in the 1970s, exploring SNK’s humble beginnings with classic games like Vanguard. Watch as we trace their evolution into the arcade powerhouse of the 80s, where they captivated players with innovative technology and unforgettable titles.

We delve into the development of the MVS (Multi Video System) and the groundbreaking Neo Geo AES (Advanced Entertainment System), highlighting the key figures who brought these gaming marvels to life. Discover how these systems revolutionized both arcades and home gaming, and hear about the reception they received from fans and critics alike.

As we chronicle the rise to fame, we also confront the challenges that led to the eventual discontinuation of the Neo Geo line. This comprehensive look at SNK’s legacy will leave you with a deeper appreciation for the impact they had on the gaming industry.

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00:00 Intro
00:17 The Beginning of SNK
01:00 The First Arcade Machines
02:45 Development and Launch of the MVS
05:08 Development and Launch of the AES
06:08 Features of the AES
06:43 Reception of the AES
06:59 Advertisements and Marketing for the AES
07:32 The Launch of the NEO GEO CD
08:08 All Good Things Come to an End
08:49 Conclusion/Outro

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[ProBreakers]

As a kid in the early 90s I recall going to toys r us to look through the big video isle. All the games were displayed as a flip card with the front cover on one side and the back on the other and then you would grab a paper slip to take to the front to get your game. Used to spend a long time flipping over those card. The holy grail though was a display case at the end that held the neo geo stuff. It was mythical, something no kid could ever actually get.

[kbrickorion]

One of my best friend dad sadly died and left him some money. He bought a neo geo with 2 games magician lord and fatal fury. We were so fortunate. What a machine. He still has it with 70 percent collection.❤

[dedbattery]

Always love the history of game systems. That was interesting. I don't know a lot about neo Geo but I know it's got good fighting games. I did find a neobgeo CD just haven't messed with it yet. The memory card thing was pretty neat. Great video

[MotownBatman]

This thing was Crazy Expensive, and Add it to the List My Rich Neighbors Had
I Just Had a Riot whenever we collected enough Book-It Coupons for the Family to eat on the Cheap
I'd scour the house for all the Quarters I could find to play the SNK Cabinet stuck in the corner!
Bust-a-Move was Always a Favorite: Once I started playing with Linux FROZEN-BUBBLE has always become an Instant Install to this Day

[jamesshipley]

I vaguely recall the consoles when they released but never saw one except maybe at Toys R Us, definitely loved SNK in the arcade though. Their art style was super distinct and still holds up as some of the best sprite work ever. I picked up a NGPC when those first came out too and it was insanely underrated and cheap too! Dark Arms alone is a forgotten masterpiece. Wish Neo Geo could have held out longer, losing them and Sega back to back was rough times. And I totally forgot that Crystalis was SNK! That was one of my favorite NES games at the time and absolutely worth a revisit.

[retroprojections]

I had one friend who had a Neo-Geo when I was young. He wasn't rich, quite the opposite, he was the poorest kid I knew. His grandmother bought him the Neo-Geo because she thought he deserved the best. Maybe he did, but that thing was a terrible waste of money in 1990.. I don't think he ever got another game for it, certainly only ever had one controller.. tough to watch someone get their ass kicked on Baseball Stars, over and over. 😂

[StarSapphireComics]

I remember going to a Funco land store and they had a brand new Neo Geo for sale. It was $600 and came with a game of your choice. This is in 1991. Six hundred dollars was a crazy amount for a game console then. But the Neo Geo was literally bringing the arcade into your home. The games were expensive too $250 per game. The Neo Geo game carts were huge. And it came with 2 arcade sticks. The neo geo blew away the snes and Genesis. But was way too expensive for most people.

[DancesRainyStreets]

Nice video, but that's not the whole story. The system, both AES and MVS, still got official game releases up until 2004, with Samurai Shodown V Special being the last game released for it, and the company offered maintenance and repairs to all of their systems up until 2007, giving the Neo Geo system a full 17 years of support since it's release in 1990.

[tarstarkusz]

There is really a lot you are skipping over here. There was about a 5 year period where NeoGeo was simply the best you could buy. Nothing even came close in terms of sprite size, scaling and number of colors on screen. Plus, SNK had a rather distinct art style. Sound was very good too. Its voice feature was fairly unique. Though you could get NeoGeo quality sound off a CD, that was usually just music and you'd need the sound chip for effects or voice. It was hard to set up the music so that it was triggered by in-game stuff.
Despite having such a great voice system, they wisely chose not to abuse it with endless dumb speaking in the games, keeping it mostly sparse.
Though I had a Neo Geo at one time, it was just way too much money. The games were too much money too.