History of video games/Platforms/Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro

History Announcement A new Neo Geo device was hinted at on August 1st, 2019.McFerran Damien SNK's New Neo Geo Console Will Boast "A Modern Design And Wonderful Play Feeling" https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/08/snks_new_neo_geo_console_will_boast_a_modern_design_and_wonderful_play_feeling 10 January 2022 Nintendo Life 2 August 2019SNK promises 'next gen' Neo Geo hardware to follow its Mini console https://www.engadget.com/2019-08-01-neo-geo-next-gen.html 10 January 2022 Engadget The Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro was announced on September 9th, 2019.Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro puts a retro console inside a controller https://www.engadget.com/2019-09-09-snk-neo-geo-fight-stick.html 10 January 2022 Engadget In late September 2019 a website was launched for the system.Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro Launches This Fall in Japan https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2019-09-27/neo-geo-arcade-stick-pro-launches-this-fall-in-japan/.151533 10 January 2022 Anime News Network en Launch The console was released on November 11th, 2019.SNK Appoints Kenji Matsubara as CEO https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-29/snk-appoints-kenji-matsubara-as-ceo/.175689 10 January 2022 Anime News Network enNEOGEO Arcade Stick Pro https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/us/neogeoarcadestickpro/index.html 10 January 2022 www.snk-corp.co.jp In December 2019 system cost roughly $130 USD,The Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro Is A Decent Retro Console In A So-So Fight Stick https://kotaku.com/the-neo-geo-arcade-stick-pro-is-a-decent-retro-console-1840533634 10 January 2022 Kotaku en-us and $300 Australian dollars in Australia.SNK's NEO GEO Arcade Stick Pro Is A Collector's Dream https://www.kotaku.com.au/2019/12/neo-geo-arcade-stick-pro-kotaku-australia-review/ 10 January 2022 Kotaku Australia 16 December 2019 en-AU The system has an MSRP of $129.99 USD. Legacy The console was generally received well. The good emulation of the console was generally seen as held back by the lackluster controller. Technology Modes of Operation The system could be used as an independent console, or as a controller for a different device. The console could also connect with another Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro console to facilitate multiplayer.Byford Sam SNK announces Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro with 20 pre-loaded games https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/9/20858345/snk-neo-geo-arcade-stick-pro-console-announced 10 January 2022 The Verge 9 September 2019 enCommend Ray New Neo-Geo Arcade Stick Pro Details Revealed by SNK JAPAN https://www.retrorgb.com/new-neo-geo-arcade-stick-pro-details-revealed-by-snk-japan.html 10 January 2022 RetroRGB 9 September 2019 The system supported Neo Geo Mini arcade pads as input devices. Conversely the system itself could be used as a controller for the Neo Geo Mini.SNK Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro Includes 20 Fighting Games https://www.pcmag.com/news/snk-neo-geo-arcade-stick-pro-includes-20-fighting-games 10 January 2022 PCMAG en Compute The system is powered by an ATM7051H SOC, containing an quad core ARM Cortex A9 architecture processor clocked at 1.3 gigahertz. This is complemented by 256 megabytes of DDR3 RAM. The system contains 1 gigabyte of eMMC flash memory for storage. Software The console supported a number of visual filters for display output.(Update) Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro reveals built-in game list and connectivity features https://www.destructoid.com/update-neo-geo-arcade-stick-pro-reveals-built-in-game-list-and-connectivity-features/ 10 January 2022 Destructoid 28 September 2019 en-CA Hardware thumb|The design of the Neo-Geo CD pad inspired the design of the Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro. The controller arrangement was based on that used by the Neo-Geo CD. Micro switches are used in the control stick.McFerran Damien Hardware Review: SNK Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro - Better Than The Capcom Home Arcade? https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/11/hardware_review_snk_neo_geo_arcade_stick_pro_-_better_than_the_capcom_home_arcade 12 November 2021 Nintendo Life 21 November 2019 Button configurations on the device could be changed by the user.Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro preloaded games and specs revealed https://www.slashgear.com/neo-geo-arcade-stick-pro-preloaded-games-and-specs-revealed-21592487/ 10 January 2022 SlashGear 21 September 2019 An internal compartment accessible from the bottom of the device could be used to store cabling. Various optional accessories were made available, including silicon covers for the console, the stick ball, and for external control pads. Other accessories included button stickers, A branded red USB type A to type C power cable, and a branded white USB type A to type C adapter. Games Built In Art of Fighting Garou: Mark of the Wolves Fatal Fury Special Fatal Fury 3 The King of Fighters '95 The King of Fighters '97 The King of Fighters '98 The King of Fighters '99 The King of Fighters 2000 The King of Fighters 2002 Samurai Shodown II Samurai Shodown III Samurai Shodown IV Samurai Shodown V Special World Heros 2 World Heros 2 Jet World Heros Perfect The Last Blade 2 Kizuna Encounter Ninja Master's Downloadable "Upgrade" Games 2019 Metal Slug Metal Slug 2 2020 Metal Slug 3NEOGEO Arcade Stick Pro https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/us/neogeoarcadestickpro/upgrade/ www.snk-corp.co.jp 10 January 2022 Metal Slug 4 Metal Slug 5 Metal Slug X Shock Troopers Shock Troopers 2nd Squad Fatal Fury Real Bout Fatal Fury Special The Last Blade Savage Reign League Bowling The Path of the Warrior Art of Fighting 3 The Super Spy Ninja Fury 2 Soccer Brawl Super Sidekicks Samurai Shodown Special Edition Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro Sample units were subtly stamped with the word "Sample" on the front.Teardown & Specs Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro & Sanwa Button Install! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnXvHaFDNYo 10 January 2022 en External Resources Official Website References 2100%__NOTOC__