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The best way to play old Neo Geo and SNK games.
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cyborgnumberblue
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I've never been satisfied with any of the emulation options (Neo Geo X, Humble Bundle, ROMs, etc) so I've opted for a consolized MVS and a 161 in 1 multicart. Gonna pick up some stray carts like RB Special and RB2 that the cart misses.
Dreamwriter
Member
The *best* way is in an arcade machine...
Interesting. Any link?
Well, whatever I use, I'll hook up my arcade stick.
I tried using MAME and I got it working once, but when I got my new PC, I couldn't get it running again.
cyborgnumberblue
Member
I've just ordered it all this week, so I'm playing the waiting game for the next 1-2 weeks.
Arcade Works - Omega console
There are plenty of multicarts available on eBay and similar sites.
I'll post impressions once it arrives.
chronic_archaic
Member
If accuracy isn't important I love NeoRAGEX with a fullset for simplicities sake.
Try the Wii VC too - it has most of the games you want to play all nice and ready to go. No free play though so it's old school yo.
Try the Wii VC too - it has most of the games you want to play all nice and ready to go. No free play though so it's old school yo.
entremet
Member
I mean, what's your budget?
A low budget but very accurate option is the original Wii Virtual Console. Games are relatively inexpensive (compared to legit MVS/AES carts for sure) and have true 240p support, unlike the various compilation discs.
The downsides is that it doesn't have the full NeoGeo catalog and it can get pricey buying the games individually.
The compilation discs are good if you're not as nitpick about original resolution.
Then there are the gray market multi game MVS carts. But you need an MVS arcade or consolelized MVS. Not cheap.
The PS3/PSP has some excellent versions of key NeoGeo games on PSN but they're not comprehensive either.
Stay away from the NeoGeo X--the handheld system that was released a few years ago. The emulation quality is poor.
A low budget but very accurate option is the original Wii Virtual Console. Games are relatively inexpensive (compared to legit MVS/AES carts for sure) and have true 240p support, unlike the various compilation discs.
The downsides is that it doesn't have the full NeoGeo catalog and it can get pricey buying the games individually.
The compilation discs are good if you're not as nitpick about original resolution.
Then there are the gray market multi game MVS carts. But you need an MVS arcade or consolelized MVS. Not cheap.
The PS3/PSP has some excellent versions of key NeoGeo games on PSN but they're not comprehensive either.
Stay away from the NeoGeo X--the handheld system that was released a few years ago. The emulation quality is poor.
I did not know SNK games were on Wii VC.
I'm not going to buy a Neo Geo for this. As long as they run well, I'll be happy. I'm not super nitpicky.
The best (legal) way is to purchase them in the Wii Virtual Console (also accessible through the Wii U). They're arcade perfect ports.
Here's the list of games:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Virtual_Console_games_for_Wii_(North_America)#Neo_Geo
Here's the list of games:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Virtual_Console_games_for_Wii_(North_America)#Neo_Geo
the best value (by best meaning completely nutso cheap) was getting that Humble Bundle to have legal ROMs for a whole bunch of SNK classics. for me it was pretty much the best Humble Bundle of all time. ever.
entremet
Member
I haven't tested those. How's the emulation?
you take the ROM out of the folder and use it in your emulator of choice, so it depends on which one you use. FBA is great for me.
the default emu wrapper they came in is garbage
cyborgnumberblue
Member
The included Metal Slug shirt was dope, too.
The idea of arcade netplay is awesome, but I never see people on games like Real Bout FF Special. It's always 3rd Strike and Garou. Not to bash on those games, they're great, but I want to play other games too. I have fightcade on my PC, but that's for netplay. If it's not the best way to play them, I'll just go a different route w/o netplay.
Edit: Oh God, I just realized I'm wearing a Fatal Fury hat.
marcbret87
Member
The recent Humble Bundle was awesome, and it included support for Linux as well which is great. I have tested a few games and they seem to work well, but I aint very picky.
cyborgnumberblue
Member
When playing the Humble Bundle ROMs outside of the garbage emulator they came packaged in, is there support to remap the buttons?
Playing those games with an arcade stick was upsetting when I'm locked to that box of four default layout.
Playing those games with an arcade stick was upsetting when I'm locked to that box of four default layout.
Cool collection. As a reminder, The King of Fighters 2000 (PS2) and The Last Blade 2 (Arcade port with netplay) are about to come out for the PS4.
Theonik
Member
Neo Geo MVS 4 Cart cabinet. Depending on where you're at and your luck you can get decent deals on those things with some tlc to restore them. That process is part of the fun.
Supergun MVS is another option. The games might be a bit expensive depending on release.
Finally, the Neo Geo station releases on PS3 were decent but they didn't release much of them.
Supergun MVS is another option. The games might be a bit expensive depending on release.
Finally, the Neo Geo station releases on PS3 were decent but they didn't release much of them.
Is there something like that with HDMI and good scanline support? I would prefer, if I didn't have to use an external solution.