Anyone here collect NEO GEO AES carts?

GameboyRickyGameboyRicky
in Collector's Corner
I hadn't read much about the actual original system until recently.  I know the system competed with the SNES and GENESIS except the AES (Advanced Entertainment System) was able to generate 24-bit arcade graphics.  The game list is small, since no one could afford to buy the system and games at the time, and the graphics are SOOO beautiful.  Does anyone here collect the AES carts or interchangeable MVS arcade carts?

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  • BeaglePussBeaglePuss
    Don't do it!!! Go with MVS and a Phantom converter and save thousands. Metal Slug for the Aes will run you upwards of $2000, while the MVS equivalent would cost around $35. Some of the must have titles will set you back between $500-$2000. It's not worth it.



    An even better approach would be a Supergun, that way you could always play CP2 or JAMMA titles in the future. And whatever you do, do not buy a consolized MVS off eBay! They're far too expensive, and they'll give you less options than a super gun.



    I currently have 13 MVS carts in my collection, and they look mint on my shelf in their Shock Boxes.
  • VGS_MrMark0673VGS_MrMark0673
    I collect MVS, I won't touch AES carts. The games aren't straight interchangeable, you'd need to buy a phantom-1 converter or by a consolized MVS if you'd like to play MVS carts on a TV. If you don't have an absurd amount of disposable income, I'd stay far away from AES collecting. You can buy Metal Slug 1 for about $50 for the MVS, or for around $1,500 on the AES, that is if you've done your research enough to feel comfortable buying one online and believe it to not be an MVS conversion. The graphics do kick ass, and the game play is great, but if that is all you care about I'd recommend buying a cheap 1 slot cab or a 1 slot and supergun and stick to the MVS. It's a great way to get into arcade collecting and some of the games (Fatal Fury, Samsho II, etc.) can be had for $20. Good luck!

    Edit:  Err, what my brother said image
  • GameboyRickyGameboyRicky
    Thanks for the heads up brothers image
  • BeaglePussBeaglePuss
    Always trying to steal my thunder.



    I would recommend checking out www.neo-geo.com. They have a great forum with fantastic information.

  • NewUser123456789NewUser123456789
    I second going the route of MVS.. Nothing better then firing up a NeoGeo everyonce in a while and playing some King of the Fighters..
  • GameboyRickyGameboyRicky
    Thanks again... MVS carts it is! How hard is it to find the original stand up arcades for those?
  • NewUser123456789NewUser123456789
    not hard if you look around... I bought a 1 slot a few years ago for like 130.. Didn't have room when I moved and sold it to a friend for 150..



    Do some research as I believe the 6 slots are crappy, you'd probably be better off with a 2 or 4 slot.. MrMark probably knows more about that than I do though.



    I always search the Ebay collectibles/arcade category by nearest Distance and see what's around me..
  • BeaglePussBeaglePuss
    I wouldn't go with a 6 slot for two major reasons:

    1.) The cab is WIDER than any other Neo cab, and it has serious trouble fitting through most doorways. It's also impossible to break down into smaller parts.

    2.) They tend to be far less reliable than 1, 2, and 4 slots.



    Neo cabs can be found for next to nothing, like PSerge was saying. There are countless varieties out there, but my personal (American) favorite is a Big Red Four Slot. I used to have one at my parents place, but I down sized when I moved out. It set me back $400, and it came with some great games. Here's an old pic

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    If you wanted to get fancy, you could go the Japanese route, but that's another can of worms altogether. . .

  • smokinjoe24smokinjoe24
    Not to brag, but about 3 years ago, I picked up a Neo Geo AES Gold with 8 CIB games for $5 at a local auction. I like to have pissed my pants when I saw it. What was funny was the genesis that was auctions of before it went for $9. lol.
  • arch_8ngelarch_8ngel
    If space is an issue, I think the best advice is to get a single slot machine and "console-ize" it. This works really well since the games are in discrete cartridges anyway.
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