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March 15, 2012 11:28 pm GMT

The Console That Wouldnt Die: Neo Geo Gets New Handheld And Fan-Made Cartridge

neo geo xChildren of the 80s will fondly remember the Neo Geo, probably as the unattainable, super-expensive console that existed only in arcades and wishful dreams. For more than two decades it has remained so, and in addition to the arcade machines littering the world still, the console has engendered a fervent fanbase of sprite-loving nostalgia hounds.SNK discontinued the hardware years ago, but the internet is a wonderful place where even the sparsest population of enthusiasts can gather together and create a meaningful market. In this case, Neo Geo fans appear to still be numerous enough that both a new handheld version of the console and a real-life new game on cartridge are being released.

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