Quote Originally Posted by Flack View Post
One reason for the system's continued success is the way the hardware itself is designed. Arcade operators are constantly swapping out their game inventory, depending on what's hot and what's not. Worst case scenario, entire cabinets are bought and sold. Even a JAMMA conversion takes effort, especially for operators who change sideart, control panels, etc.

Swapping out a Neo Geo cart can be done in literally seconds. If a game isn't bringing in cash, you can pick up another cartridge inexpensively and easily swap them out. And to an operator, a 4-in-1 cabinet is free real estate for 3 cabs!

The other reason I think the system survived so long was due to the vast variety of game types. Fighting, driving, sports, puzzle ... the Neo Geo really has it all.
Except a good rpg for the Homecart or MVS system. And no, Crossed swords is not a rpg.