British Monsoon
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FunStock sent out an email yesterday that said there had been a hold-up in assembly of the game packs, so shipments would be delayed for a day or two.
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Neo Geo X Gold portable console details and price announced!
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FunStock sent out an email yesterday that said there had been a hold-up in assembly of the game packs, so shipments would be delayed for a day or two.
PopfulMail
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Love that the case is also a case for the handheld. I really hope they fixed a lot of the issues.
I've learned my lesson with the X. What was supposed to be a limited edition in the first place, and the retailer websites of which actually updated and stated that only orders made before a certain point in December would be the LE following the delay, it's appalling that it's still sold to this day, at nearly 50% off. Burned. Their promise of support for the handheld, with the firmware update (and games) it desperately needed following release is 7 months late.
Suffice to say, I'll be picking up the Mega Pack in a few months when it's $40. Or if not, used from someone who will undoubtedly repeat buyer's remorse.
The ultimate tragedy is that a custom firmware never got beyond a makeshift conversion I have on my X which lags on intensive games, and every emulator other than Capcom and Genesis, oddly enough.
Suffice to say, I'll be picking up the Mega Pack in a few months when it's $40. Or if not, used from someone who will undoubtedly repeat buyer's remorse.
The ultimate tragedy is that a custom firmware never got beyond a makeshift conversion I have on my X which lags on intensive games, and every emulator other than Capcom and Genesis, oddly enough.
Cool box design. I wonder how Tommo shipped them to retailers. I'm guessing 6/27 for my delivery date isn't going to hold...
I may be one of the few that begrudgingly likes the Neo Geo X. It's OK as a handheld and it satisfies my mild nostalgia fix with the base unit. The Mega Pack nearly contains all of the games I give a crap about...
CadetMahoney
Member
so I can plug this into my tv and play kof2002 (assuming they release the game)?
If you get the handheld with the base station, and they do release KOF 2002, then yes. Though since they're up to '96 with the latest pack that's just now shipping... and it's Tommo... well... you may be a granddad by then.
PopfulMail
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I'm with ya.... Nostalgia goes a long way with me so I'm glad I picked one up. I really didn't have much faith when the system launched that more games would be coming so I'm pretty excited to get my hands on the Mega Pack.
Updated from NeoGeoX FB page...
hairypeckpeck
Member
really tempted to bite on this (mainly since the box looks pretty nice)
i only care about mark of the wolves and metal slug 2 though...
took some photos of the mega pack at e3 (self-link)
IrishNinja
Member
oh man i hope this happens somehow!
I'm out of cash and with the few weeks delay I had to cancel. Here is hoping for a price-drop so I can pick it up down the line. Very nice case.
Waiting for impressions on the update to see if that screen tearing has been fixed.
IrishNinja
Member
oh man, this'd be huge news. i'm hopeful.
PopfulMail
Member
Mine is out for delivery so hopefully I'll have it shortly.
Here's an update from the NeoGeo X fb page regarding the firmware
Just got my pack and updated. The images for the games have been tweaked in the selection screen. That fast forward thing in one of the early videos is real. I'm not sure what else has been added besides saving? Would have been nice if it told you what has been changed in the manual
I'm aware of what they said on Facebook but right now its not noticeable.
I'm aware of what they said on Facebook but right now its not noticeable.
Does pressing select before picking a game bring up new video options? Or tapping the shoulder buttons in-game?
Pushing Menu gives you pal or NTSC options before picking a game
Pressing L1 in game changes aspect ratio
Pressing R2 let's you change in game speed
Pressing R1 pauses
When lowering it raising volume you now hear a sound letting you hear it go up or down.
The video plugged to TV is still 480p BUT colors are vibrant. It doesn't look washed out and the video is better than before. I'm happy with that. Using HDMI.
There's a bit of tearing I think but not as noticeable when I played Metal Slug or Magician Lord. Video is sharper.
littlebirdtoldme
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i heard it was so so.
It doesn't look better than emulation in 1080p or something but compared to what is was; blurry washed out colors and over scan, this is a big improvement. And I'm playing on a ridiculous 70" led tv
PopfulMail
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Did you have any troubles performing the upgrade? I've done as instructed and get all the correct blinking lights n' such... but I'm not getting any SNK logos or messages appearing on screen.
Thanks for the impressions. Biggest thing for me is the game saving. I guess they're saving the tearing issue fix for the next update.They'll need another reason to sell the next volume in another 6 months or so.
It worked fine for me. The manual says to keep trying and neogeo x should boot twice then you'll see a progress bar
Supposed to work on all games except ninja masters. I've never had a neogeo before but how does one save their game? lol
Oh and the games themselves in the pack are great in case anyone wanted to know. Def worth it I think.
SiegfriedFM
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Is the color better on TV? That would be a reason to get one, especially now that Garou is available...
Wait, what? Last Blade 2 and Breaker's Revenge have been replaced by Last Blade 1 and Blue's Journey, if I'm reading that box cover correctly. That... sucks.
Wait, what? Last Blade 2 and Breaker's Revenge have been replaced by Last Blade 1 and Blue's Journey, if I'm reading that box cover correctly. That... sucks.
To me, before the update the colors were just blah. Now after the update the games look more vibrant on an HDTV as it should. I remember reading in neogeo forum that Tommo just had a weird filter on it. I guess they just removed it?
PopfulMail
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Still no luck with the firmware update over here... but I will say the NGX/Tommo customer service has been very quick to respond to my issues.
Keep us updated. I'd like to know your impressions on the update too
PopfulMail
Member
Curious if you know what version you were running before the update? I've got 337 and I found someone else with the same firmware having the same problem. Hoping there's a quick and easy solution.
I will say that I really like the packaging and the booklet inside.
I will say that I really like the packaging and the booklet inside.
I had the newer one 337. What did Tomo say to you as far as customer service goes?
Its cool. It doubles as a case it looks like. Apparently its the same size as a neogeo game cart box.
PopfulMail
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Basically just said to make sure my system was fully charged before trying the update and that they wanted to know what firmware I was running. They were quick to respond the first few times but have since dropped off. I'll give em' a day or so before getting too impatient... just kinda bummed because I've been looking forward to this.
metsallica
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I'm in the same boat as you, mosaic. Scroll up for some impressions from Kenobi, who seems to be the only person on NeoGAF who both has the firmware and has gotten it to install correctly.
PopfulMail
Member
Yeah... seems Tommo has a fix for the issue I was having but it required me to send my system in. Now playing the waiting game for it to get sent back my way. Hopefully it isn't too long of a process.
metsallica
Member
Yeesh, what a mess. Did you get a sense of how many units were affected / why it happened to yours?
metsallica
Member
Wow. Devious and scummy, but not surprised at all. Which is sad.
PopfulMail
Member
Nope... no clue. I thought it might be the existing firmware version because I found someone else with the same issue, but Kenobi had the same as me and his updated fine. This is all I got back from Tommo..
As long as the issue gets resolved I'm cool with it.. I'm eager to play the damn thing.. but I have plenty of other games to keep my ass busy in the meantime.
Where have you read that info? I can only view NeoGAF and neo-geo.com here at work and so far the only mention I've seen of 337 is here.
http://neogeox.proboards.com/thread/3/firmware-update?page=4#page=2
It mentions that Tommo acknowledge it on facebook as well:
" Hi Guys, we have confirmation that this issue is present in a small number of 337's. Please contact customer service at usa@neogeox.com and they will expedite all issues regarding 337 update failures."
I suppose that's a reasonable speculation. But last I checked, all the neogeo x's can be hacked with some kind of modified SD card.
Sucks you couldn't get yours updated. Hopefully you'll get yours back ASAP. Maybe you should take screens for comparison? I kinda regret not doing that. Would be interested in reading your impressions post update.
What a cluster. And yet I'm not surprised.
