Well… We couldn’t resist.
We’ve officially locked in a pre-order for the NEO GEO AES+ Anniversary Edition in that stunning white finish, thanks to the legends over at PixelCrib. November 2026 suddenly feels very far away – but also gives us something seriously exciting to look forward to.
For anyone who grew up dreaming of owning an AES (or proudly owns one already), this release feels like a bit of a full-circle moment. It’s a modern nod to one of the most iconic home consoles ever made, and from what we’ve seen so far, it looks like SNK is treating it with the respect it deserves.
One of the biggest wins for me personally? My original AES peripherals won’t be gathering dust. Sticks, cables, and accessories I’ve held onto over the years will finally get some action again – which makes me very glad I never let them go. There’s something special about reconnecting original hardware to a new system that still carries the same DNA.
Now comes the hard part: the wait.
So we’re curious – has anyone else jumped in and pre-ordered one of these? And more importantly… what’s the first game you’re firing up when it arrives?
For us, it’s going to be incredibly hard to go past a few classics – but we’re keen to hear what’s at the top of your list.
Let the countdown begin!
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