neo geo question

[tfrank]

i just got a neo geo cd and i am enjoying the system, i was thinking of getting an aes or mvs neo geo , are the games for these systems better? what size are the carts, are they gigantic?

[smokehouse]

This debate can go on forever but I would say get a "consolized" MVS with an updated bios. It's what I have and I love it. One Neo fact that cannot be disputed is the cost difference between carts. The home carts are often WAY more costly than the MVS arcade carts. Especially when you move up to the newer/larger games. Some games like Metal Slug simply aren't affordable on the AES and are a must own for a NEO fan.

On top of all of that, with an updated bios, you can choose between the AES, MVS versions as well as playing the US or Japanese version.

Here's a pick of my mod unit:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y42/smokehouse/neo%20review/MVS-system.jpg

It has S-video out, RGB out, dual controller ports, stereo outs and a UniBIOS chip. On top of that...If I buy a cabinet or supergun, it will still work as an arcade unit.

Some might tell you to get an AES and converter but this is costly and will not offer what a mod MVS can for the same price. You'd have to get a AES, arcade converter, upgraded outputs and a new BIOS installed and it would run you FAR more than what I paid for the same thing.

Here's where I got my MVS BTW...

http://www.neotropolis.net/

[smokehouse]

And as to cart size, if you're asking about the physical size and not the meg size...here's pic (both sitting on a full sized TV remote)...they're huge.


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y42/smokehouse/neo%20review/cart-comparason.jpg

[UK Collector]

Well, if you are asking whether to get one of them at all, the answer is, if you enjoyed the Neo Geo CD, then of course, because there are more games, and no load times. If you want to know which cart based system to go for, then a consolized MVS is the way forward, because most of us cant afford $1000+ for metal slug on cart, and the MVS is a fraction of that.

[madman77]

It might be worth keeping the NGCD for the NGCD only games and the games that have unique features on the CD format. Otherwise, follow the other advice here and either buy a consolized MVS or build one yourself. The majority of the games are far cheaper than the AES counterparts and are the exact same games.

[Cinder6]

I'd also recommend the MVS. The AES is fine...if you can afford it. But if you're not looking to have prettier carts, get the MVS. Besides, you can get Shockboxes to store them in, and they look great. You'll end up paying more up front for a CMVS, but much less in the long run.

As for whether to get it if you already have the NGCD: aside from no loading times, many CD games have less animation frames, because the NGCD has less RAM (and no cart to stream sprites off of).

Have fun.

[smokehouse]

Besides, you can get Shockboxes to store them in, and they look great.

Shockbox FTW...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y42/smokehouse/neo%20review/finishedbox.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y42/smokehouse/Toy%20Room/Neo_Geo.jpg

They display nicely...

[Tron 2.0]

I'd also recommend the MVS. The AES is fine...if you can afford it. But if you're not looking to have prettier carts, get the MVS. Besides, you can get Shockboxes to store them in, and they look great. You'll end up paying more up front for a CMVS, but much less in the long run.

As for whether to get it if you already have the NGCD: aside from no loading times, many CD games have less animation frames, because the NGCD has less RAM (and no cart to stream sprites off of).

Have fun.
Agreed like i've stated many times aes if you have the money mvs if your on a budget.

[smork]

Shockbox FTW...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y42/smokehouse/neo%20review/finishedbox.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y42/smokehouse/Toy%20Room/Neo_Geo.jpg

They display nicely...

Now those look fantastic!

[kaedesdisciple]

Oh yes I agree, CMVS is a great way to go. Higher initial outlay because of the work and added parts, but the payoff is the much cheaper and more accessible carts. Those shockboxes are pretty and practical as well. I snagged a whole bunch and they display so nicely. That reminds me, I should take another picture after I have inserts printed for the carts I added to the collection.

Any way you go, it's tough to go wrong with the Neo as long as you're having fun and stay within whatever your budget may be.

[Ze_ro]

Shockbox FTW...

They display nicely...
I always felt that shockboxes were somewhat of a hollow victory.... sure they look great on the shelf, but the cartridges themselves still look like ass.

If you have the money, I recommend getting an AES and an adapter like the Phantom-1 that lets you play MVS games on the AES. To my knowledge, there is no adapter that lets you use AES games on an MVS, so this is the only way to get the best of both worlds. There are some rare situations where the AES versions are cheaper too (many of the earliest releases can be had for < $50). Plus, the AES looks sexy as all hell. Having one sitting by your TV is like parking a Ferrari in your garage.

--Zero

[Cinder6]

I always felt that shockboxes were somewhat of a hollow victory.... sure they look great on the shelf, but the cartridges themselves still look like ass.
Solution: get a cabinet, then you'll never see them :)

[smokehouse]

I always felt that shockboxes were somewhat of a hollow victory.... sure they look great on the shelf, but the cartridges themselves still look like ass.

If you have the money, I recommend getting an AES and an adapter like the Phantom-1 that lets you play MVS games on the AES. To my knowledge, there is no adapter that lets you use AES games on an MVS, so this is the only way to get the best of both worlds. There are some rare situations where the AES versions are cheaper too (many of the earliest releases can be had for < $50). Plus, the AES looks sexy as all hell. Having one sitting by your TV is like parking a Ferrari in your garage.

--Zero

OR...you can get a UniBIOS chip and be able to play the AES version and the MVS version...I said that earlier. It allows you to switch as you choose so there's no need to buy an expensive AES and converter...AND you get 100% compatibility (something a converter does not offer) and I'll repeat myself again...get to play the home version of every game made if you so choose.

I guess to me looks are just wasted $$...especially when I can get the exact same experience for thousands less. And lastly...shock boxes with inserts look great...I don't consider it a hollow victory figuring that the games spend their life in the case. When they're out I tend to spend more time looking at the screen...not the cart.