Neo Geo X Arcade Dock (Idea Phase)

[Muramasa]

I recently started learning about the Neo Geo and I have to say I'm quite interested. I haven't been able to play any of the games yet, but I really want to. Games like King of Fighters, Gun Lord and Metal Slug look really fun. I'm of course excited for the release of the Neo Geo X, a new gen way to play all of those great games. I was looking on the site and saw that you can buy the system alone for $139.99, or the Gold Version for $199.99. I thought how awesome it was that it came with a dock and controller to make it look exactly like the AES. Then I thought, "The only step left is to have an actual Neo Geo arcade." I looked at the pieces and realized it could be done.

So that's what I want to do. Come realease day, I'll get the gold version and make a Mini Neo Geo X Arcade Dock. I'll put the dock and the controller into a tiny Neo Geo chassis and wire up real arcade controls to the controller so that you can charge your Neo Geo X AND play the games on a mini arcade. I'll go ahead and post updates as soon as this project gets off the ground. Hopefully I can save up enough money before then without high school getting in the way.

[yotsuya]

It's like they're not even trying hard anymore.

[Muramasa]

I have no idea what either of you are talking about.

[Le Chuck]

the fact that the system supposedly has to be charged on the dock and can't be usb/wall charged pretty much makes it DOA for me.  I'm not about to cart around that docking station to charge a handheld gaming system. 

[yotsuya]

Your post came off a bit 'press release-y'. If you truly are a high school kid, we're just busting your chops.

[Muramasa]

Yeah, I am a high school kid. It's okay, I just didn't know what you guys meant.

Yeah, hopefully the Neo Geo X does have a standard USB charger. It should, unless SNK is completely stupid.

[Le Chuck]

Yeah, I am a high school kid. It's okay, I just didn't know what you guys meant.

Yeah, hopefully the Neo Geo X does have a standard USB charger. It should, unless SNK is completely stupid.

From the FAQ:

How do I charge the battery for the NEOGEO X?
The NEOGEO X must not be charged using a stand alone power supply or USB cable. ALWAYS connect the NEOGEO X to the Docking Station to charge it.

 

[Well Fed Games]

Could be a fun project. The Neo Geo stuff is generally very well emulated in MAME, so if you have an old computer around you might just want to make a dedicated MAME Neo Geo bartop or upright... I fear they will never release more games for the X, and MAME has tons that might not get released.