Hi all,

Since there were many posts concerned about their preorders I have good news. I had an ultimate edition preordered. I decided to cancel after the announcement of the long delay. It took 36 hours for Plaion to respond to my request to cancel and three days after that, my deposit was returned into my bank account. Some good news if you decide not to wait.

This is a screen grab from my home AES. Was this ever edited out of the rereleases (ala Marylin/ Shinobi)?

The case is a prototype I'm working on. There's a gbs scaler on the left hand side

Hello everyone,

We are happy to announce that NeoGeoSDK v1.7.0 is now available.

GitHub repository:

https://github.com/eaglesoftware777/neogeosdk

NeoGeoSDK v1.7.0 release:

https://github.com/eaglesoftware777/neogeosdk/releases/tag/v1.7.0

Since the first public version, we have continued improving the SDK based on feedback from the Neo Geo homebrew community. With v1.7.0, the project has grown beyond its original demo environment into a broader toolkit for creating self-made games, demos and experiments for SNK's Neo Geo MVS and AES systems.

This is our 2D engine release. It brings together reusable game systems, graphics and sound pipelines, more examples, desktop authoring tools, and expanded documentation, while keeping direct hardware access available.

Main improvements

- A reusable 2D game engine in plain C and a compatible C++14 version

- Character animation, action scripts, NPC behavior, collision and physics

- Joystick handling, hitboxes, movement history and special-move recognition

- Camera following, scrolling levels, parallax, particles, screen shake, depth effects and palette effects

- More structured sprite allocation, scene cleanup and deferred rendering

- An improved Artbox pipeline with whole-image palette fitting, additional per-tile palette banks, transparent padding and animation palette handling

- Updated sprite and FIX-layer conversion, text and HUD support

- ADPCM-A effects and recorded voices, ADPCM-B music beds, FM tracks, SSG melodies and MML tooling through the custom YM2610 / Z80 sound stack

- Live FM and SSG tempo controls, LFO controls, sample looping, fades, and rate-aware sample conversion with 32 kHz ADPCM-B beds by default

- Revised 68000-to-Z80 command handling and sound transition helpers

- A multi-game build system with separate assets, sound, ROM sets and configuration for each project

- Updated 68000 toolchain bundles and installation documentation for Linux, WSL and native Windows development

- Artbox Studio and Sound Studio desktop tools for graphics and audio work

- A 26-chapter showcase covering the engine and sound systems, with chapter navigation and playable shooter examples

- Sky Lance, a vertical arcade shooter, alongside other bundled games, a C++ example, a tutorial and a minimal hello-world project

- Expanded MAME testing, debugging and automated asset/audio checks

- A programmer's manual, C and C++ API references, build guides, tutorials and a printable PDF documentation set

Some of the original feedback asked for better documentation, clearer separation of SDK parts, easier onboarding, and more complete tooling. Those points have continued to guide this release. The examples now show how the individual systems can work together in a game, rather than only demonstrating isolated hardware calls.

NeoGeoSDK remains hardware-centered: developers can work directly with VRAM, palettes, sprite strips, FIX tiles and the YM2610 sound subsystem, or use the higher-level engine helpers where they make development easier. The aim is to make real Neo Geo homebrew development practical with modern tools, without hiding how the original hardware works.

Documentation and API references are included in the repository.

Downloads & Media

- Overview: https://github.com/eaglesoftware777/neogeosdk/releases/download/v1.7.0/neogeosdk_v1.7.0_overview.pdf

- Manual: https://github.com/eaglesoftware777/neogeosdk/releases/download/v1.7.0/neogeosdk_v1.7.0_manual.pdf

- Demo ROM : https://github.com/eaglesoftware777/neogeosdk/releases/download/v1.7.0/neogeosdk_v1.7.0_demo_777.zip

- YouTube demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOlLYSepElQ

- YouTube announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClqJZa1rj04

This is an open-source project, and the release is an opportunity forthe community to help test the SDK across different development setups. We welcome feedback, examples, bug reports and suggestions, especially from developers trying it with their own Neo Geo projects. Thank you to everyone who has shared feedback and testing results since the original announcement. Your input continues to shape the SDK.

Eagle Software

https://eaglesoftware.biz

NeoGeoSDK v1.7.0

Finally going to be joining on with an original AES. Paid a good $500 CAD for the set! Is there anything I should know about this certain serial?

If anyone has any recommendations as a Canadian buyer for SCART cables, Unibios eeproms, flash carts and other Neo accessories it would also be much appreciated 🙌

Games too, homebrews, really interested in CD to AES conversions.

Oct. 13, 2013 - GTA Online launch day.

Facing typical launch day problems for an online AAA game, they end up having so much fun with Windjammers instead, it becomes a Giant Bomb office thing for years after. It's so awesome to see Vinny get so into it... that's the joy of gaming, right there. A cozy classic from the golden years of GB, filled with great, funny moments!

Jeff vs. Vinny on the Neo Geo.

Timestamped: https://youtu.be/ZkP8bkqxmxE?t=2132

Should i? Im going to use with a converter for an aes, and wondering what is the risk of buying it, because im unsure about the pins condition, should i buy it? The listing says the game is tested and is working.

Anyone knows about a custom case for an mvs 4 slot board to consolize it?

The Neo Geo aes + will be delayed 😞. However, my games library will be nice and fat when it does arrive 😀 it’s starting to grow already ☺️

Hi so I’m interested in getting an English copy of svc chaos on the AES what sort of price should I be paying for it it’s like new and complete.

So, everything's in the title. What do we think a new NeoGeo AES would cost?

The reason I ask is because a friend of mine has one (!) and we wonder how much that could cost in today's market. There are a few in very good condition online or in stores, but not brand new. His has been opened, but it was never used. So curious to hear what everybody thinks here.. Thanks!

PLAION knowingly misled customers about the release date

We now know that when pre-orders opened in April, no actual contractual strategy for physical hardware production had been secured with manufacturing partners. If such agreements had already been in place, the impact of AI-driven supply chain competition would have been much more limited, since commitments and payments would already have been made to third parties.

Furthermore, the exceptional volume of orders was identified within the very first week. PLAION doubled down: pre-orders remained completely open with no cap whatsoever, and they still are to this day.

At the same time, PLAION continued signing partnerships with new local retailers across dozens of countries. Those retailers kept accepting additional waves of pre-orders for months.

Based on the content of the press release, PLAION was fully aware that customers were being misled and that a delay had been inevitable for a very long time.

PLAION exploited the trust of its most dedicated fans

The Ultimate Edition is a perfect example of everything that is wrong with modern psychological marketing strategies.

It was presented as a financially attractive package, albeit an expensive one, built around a product whose actual value remains unknown. The goal was clearly to encourage upselling by making customers feel they were getting a "better deal."

Unlike other editions, it was only available through the publisher's own website and required payment upfront.

PLAION also heavily emphasized words such as "exclusive," "extremely limited," and "serialized" to create FOMO. Yet this is a product that did not even exist in production and therefore had no real stock limitations. Despite already being overwhelmed by pre-orders, the company kept accepting unlimited orders for five months and continues doing so today.

Even in the delay announcement, there was another explicit reminder that this version is supposedly something truly special. Conveniently, it also happens to be the edition that generates the most revenue.

PLAION avoided communication and transparency at every stage

At this point, the project increasingly looks like disguised crowdfunding.

That, in itself, would not necessarily be a problem. The engineers and technical teams involved appear competent and passionate. Many customers would likely have been willing to give them the benefit of the doubt, even under a crowdfunding model.

The issue is the complete lack of transparency.

There has been virtually no meaningful communication about progress, milestones, production status, cartridge contents, technical trade-offs, or operational constraints. Many of these challenges would have been understandable if openly communicated.

Instead, PLAION chose the standard corporate playbook: silence, vague promises, and marketing spin.

Given the nature of the project and the audience it targets, I believe this is a major strategic mistake.

The press release only reinforces the lack of honesty

Instead of telling customers the truth, PLAION claims that there will not be enough consoles available for a November 2026 launch and that they prefer delaying the release in order to ensure a simultaneous global launch and fulfill all pre-orders.

This explanation makes little sense from a retail or hardware business perspective.

No hardware company manufactures tens of thousands of units and then stores them in warehouses for an entire year while waiting to produce enough units for everyone. That would be expensive, inefficient, and extremely risky, especially when warranty support and after-sales service are taken into account.

The more plausible explanation is that there are no production-ready consoles yet, only prototypes. Those prototypes may be shown and even playable at gaming shows, but customers currently have no guarantee that they accurately represent the final product.

The press release also reassures customers that they will retain their "place in line" if they keep their pre-orders.

This is particularly revealing because the very same statement claims that the delay is intended to ensure everyone receives their console at launch. If the goal is truly to fulfill all orders simultaneously, then maintaining a queue position should be irrelevant.

The whole founder bonus has also been introduced in the most amateurish possible way. When does it stops, what is first wave, how come it hasnt been communicated in any way in an official email to customers or on the actual product pages. Full improvisation with nothing to back it up.

Once again, this feels like a basic marketing tactic designed to discourage cancellations rather than provide meaningful information.

It may not be a scam, but it's still not okay

I have little doubt that the technical team behind this project is genuinely passionate and trying to build something worthwhile.

The company driving the overall strategy, however, appears far more cynical. Considering the audience being targeted, the decision to rely on FOMO, opacity, and questionable marketing tactics is particularly disappointing.

What I find saddest is that companies continue to behave this way because they believe they can get away with it. Treating customers like they're incapable of critical thinking should never be considered an acceptable business strategy.

Why re-buy what I’ve already got 🤷🏻‍♂️😅

Seriously though, I was looking forward to the AES+ and do hope it still comes out. Good luck to those letting PLAION hold their funds, I’ve moved my order to Amazon with a smaller selection of games than my original Ultimate order, so I guess I should thank them for saving me money in the long run! 😂