SNK have recently announced NEOGEO Arcade Stick Pro, which as the name suggests is a fighting stick but also a console that comes with 20 classic games pre-installed on it:
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
FATAL FURY SPECIAL
FATAL FURY 3
GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES
SAMURAI SHODOWN Ⅱ
SAMURAI SHODOWN Ⅲ
SAMURAI SHODOWN IV
SAMURAI SHODOWN Ⅴ SPECIAL
ART OF FIGHTING
WORLD HEROES 2
WORLD HEROES 2 JET
WORLD HEROES PERFECT
NINJA MASTER’S
THE LAST BLADE 2
KIZUNA ENCOUNTER
The console's key features have also been revealed:
NEOGEO CD Inspired Controller - Its curves and retro shape will make any hardcore NEOGEO fan excited as its not just for collecting, but is a properly designed and well-built controller in its own right.
Side panel ports and switches - The function buttons such as start and select are set on the side so players won’t press them by mistake when you are playing. Players can switch from “Joystick Mode” to “Connsole Mode” on the fly! Simply connect to a TV or display via the HDMI ports. It supports not only NEOGEO mini but also PC as a controller.The 2 meter long USB cable is stored in the bottom storage cabin.
Play through 20 carefully selected NEOGEO fighting games - As a special bonus, this fighting stick comes with 20 NEOGEO fighting games pre-installed. Connect to the NEOGEO mini or any other compatible devices and let it rip! Carry on the legacy! (Additionally, you can plug another NEOGEO Arcade Stick Pro in for some two-player fun!)
More games and customization. - Adopting outstanding micro switch for joystick and buttons. With totally eight buttons, you can use it to play more games and when you are using it as a console, you can even customize the button layout to fit your individual playstyle! One interesting thing to note is that the ball-top of the stick can even be replaced easily without ever having to open up the case.
Optimized display - Improved the display quality by using 3x pixel scaling and three effects of scanning line to bring back the retro gaming experience!
NEOGEO Arcade Stick Pro will be usable in 2 different modes, as seen below:
Joystick Mode - In this mode, you can use the arcade stick normally by simply plugging it into a NEOGEO mini or PC. We guarantee a solid experience with this arcade stick.
Console Mode - In this mode, simply connect the stick via an HDMI cable into a TV and get ready to enjoy some of SNK’s finest fighting games. There are 20 pre-installed NEOGEO classics just waiting to be played. You can even rearrange the button layout in the options menu. Also, you can attach NEOGEO mini PAD controllers or even another NEOGEO Arcade Stick Pro for some glorious 2-Player action!
For now we don't have a release date or a price, but hopefully SNK will announce them soon.
