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History

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Development

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By January 2012 rumors of a new Neo Geo handheld began surfacing on news sites.[1]

The Neo Geo X was initially supposed to launch in Q2 2012.[2]

Launch

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Neo Geo X logotype.

The Neo Geo X Gold handheld and dock launched in December 2012 for $199.99 alongside the base handheld only Neo Geo X, which sold for $129.99.[3][4][5]

By late 2013 SNK and Neo Geo X maker Tommo entered a legal dispute, with SNK trying to end production immediately, and Tommo claiming the right to produce the console till 2016.[6][7]

Technology

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There is some speculation that the Neo Geo X was based on a modified Dingoo A320 handheld.[6][8] However the SOC in the Neo Geo X is significantly newer then the one used in the A320,[9] and the system has more RAM.

Compute

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The Neo Geo X is powered by an Ingenic Semiconductor Jz4770 system on a chip with an Xburst CPU clocked at one gigahertz and a GPU.[10][9]

The Neo Geo X has 128 megabytes of DDR2 RAM clocked at 250 megahertz,[5] [11] though some Eurogamer claims it has 256 megabytes of RAM.[12]

Hardware

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The Neo Geo X has two gigabytes of built in storage which is either just an internal microSD card glued to the system or a properly mounted flash chip on later revisions, and can accept official games through a SD card slot.[12][13][14][15]

The Neo Geo X has a 4.3 inch LCD with a resolution of 480 by 272 pixels, and features composite AV output and HDMI output.[12]

The control stick uses microswitches.[10]

The Neo Geo X is powered by a 3.7 volt lithium ion battery with a capacity of 2200mAh.[11][15]

Software

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The Neo Geo X operating system runs the Linux 2.6.31.3 kernel.[10][11]

The Neo Geo X runs Neo Geo games through the Final Burn Alpha emulator.[12] At launch the only system check done was matching the file names of ROMs on the internal storage with what it expected, leading to easy and quick modifications within a month after the system launched.[13][11]

Games

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The Neo Geo X saw the official release of 36 Neo Geo games.[16]

20 Neo Geo games were built into the Neo Geo X, with an additional 16 available.[17]

A special Ninja Master's game card was released.[18]

External Resources

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Wikipedia has related information at Neo Geo X

 

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Neo Geo X

References

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  1. ↑ "The Return of the Neo-Geo". Kotaku. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
  2. ↑ "The "New" Neo Geo Handheld Goes on Sale Very Soon". Kotaku. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
  3. ↑ "Neo Geo X is still super boss, now comes in Limited Edition with an extra game". Engadget. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
  4. ↑ "Well That Was Quick: The New Neo Geo Has Been Hacked [UPDATE: Video Removed]". Kotaku. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
  5. ↑ a b Sarkar, Samit (11 September 2012). "Standalone Neo Geo X handheld to sell for $129.99, hardware specifications revealed". Polygon. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
  6. ↑ a b McFerran, Damien. "How hackers have turned the disappointing NeoGeo X into a retro gaming paradise". www.pocketgamer.com. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
  7. ↑ "SNK terminates Neo Geo X Gold licensing, Tommo required to cease production". Engadget. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
  8. ↑ "New Neogeo?". Overclockers UK Forums. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
  9. ↑ a b "Ingenic Launch Their New SoC, The JZ4770. With 3D GFX Acceleration. » Obscure Handhelds". Obscure Handhelds. 21 June 2011. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
  10. ↑ a b c Life, Nintendo (11 September 2013). "Hardware Review: Neo Geo X Gold & Mega Pack Volume 1". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
  11. ↑ a b c d "Neo Geo X Mods Nathan Dickman". Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  12. ↑ a b c d McFerran, Damien (24 February 2013). "Neo Geo X review". Eurogamer. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
  13. ↑ a b "Neo Geo X Exposes Its Hardware, Gets Hacked » Obscure Handhelds". Obscure Handhelds. 24 December 2012. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
  14. ↑ "Neo Geo X hacked to run Unibios, unofficial game ROMS". Engadget. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
  15. ↑ a b "Neo Geo X Gold Tear Down: A Look Inside". Retrieved 30 November 2020.
  16. ↑ Manikas, Pantelis. "SNK Neo Geo X". News & Reviews for Videogames & Gaming Consoles consall.eu. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  17. ↑ "Exclusive Products". Tommo. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  18. ↑ "The NEO GEO X Gold LE End User Experience". Retrieved 1 December 2020.


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