History of video games/Platforms/Neo Geo X
History
[edit | edit source]Development
[edit | edit source]By January 2012 rumors of a new Neo Geo handheld began surfacing on news sites.[1]
The Neo Geo X was initially supposed to launch in Q2 2012.[2]
Launch
[edit | edit source]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fe/Neo-Geo_X_gold_logo.png/220px-Neo-Geo_X_gold_logo.png)
The Neo Geo X Gold handheld and dock launched in December 2012 for $199.99 alongside the base handheld only Neo Geo X, which sold for $129.99.[3][4][5]
By late 2013 SNK and Neo Geo X maker Tommo entered a legal dispute, with SNK trying to end production immediately, and Tommo claiming the right to produce the console till 2016.[6][7]
Technologie
[edit | edit source]There is some speculation that the Neo Geo X was based on a modified Dingoo A320 handheld.[6][8] However the SOC in the Neo Geo X is significantly newer then the one used in the A320,[9] and the system has more RAM.
Compute
[edit | edit source]The Neo Geo X is powered by an Ingenic Semiconductor Jz4770 system on a chip with an Xburst CPU clocked at one gigahertz and a GPU.[10][9]
The Neo Geo X has 128 megabytes of DDR2 RAM clocked at 250 megahertz,[5] [11] though some Eurogamer claims it has 256 megabytes of RAM.[12]
Hardware
[edit | edit source]The Neo Geo X has two gigabytes of built in storage which is either just an internal microSD card glued to the system or a properly mounted flash chip on later revisions, and can accept official games through a SD card slot.[12][13][14][15]
The Neo Geo X has a 4.3 inch LCD with a resolution of 480 by 272 pixels, and features composite AV output and HDMI output.[12]
The control stick uses microswitches.[10]
The Neo Geo X is powered by a 3.7 volt lithium ion battery with a capacity of 2200mAh.[11][15]
Software
[edit | edit source]The Neo Geo X operating system runs the Linux 2.6.31.3 kernel.[10][11]
The Neo Geo X runs Neo Geo games through the Final Burn Alpha emulator.[12] At launch the only system check done was matching the file names of ROMs on the internal storage with what it expected, leading to easy and quick modifications within a month after the system launched.[13][11]
Games
[edit | edit source]The Neo Geo X saw the official release of 36 Neo Geo games.[16]
20 Neo Geo games were built into the Neo Geo X, with an additional 16 available.[17]
A special Ninja Master's game card was released.[18]
External Resources
[edit | edit source]References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ "The Return of the Neo-Geo". Kotaku. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ↑ "The "New" Neo Geo Handheld Goes on Sale Very Soon". Kotaku. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ↑ "Neo Geo X is still super boss, now comes in Limited Edition with an extra game". Engadget. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ↑ "Well That Was Quick: The New Neo Geo Has Been Hacked [UPDATE: Video Removed]". Kotaku. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ↑ a b Sarkar, Samit (11 September 2012). "Standalone Neo Geo X handheld to sell for $129.99, hardware specifications revealed". Polygon. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ↑ a b McFerran, Damien. "How hackers have turned the disappointing NeoGeo X into a retro gaming paradise". www.pocketgamer.com. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ↑ "SNK terminates Neo Geo X Gold licensing, Tommo required to cease production". Engadget. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ↑ "New Neogeo?". Overclockers UK Forums. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ↑ a b "Ingenic Launch Their New SoC, The JZ4770. With 3D GFX Acceleration. » Obscure Handhelds". Obscure Handhelds. 21 June 2011. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ↑ a b c Life, Nintendo (11 September 2013). "Hardware Review: Neo Geo X Gold & Mega Pack Volume 1". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ↑ a b c d "Neo Geo X Mods Nathan Dickman". Retrieved 1 December 2020.
- ↑ a b c d McFerran, Damien (24 February 2013). "Neo Geo X review". Eurogamer. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ↑ a b "Neo Geo X Exposes Its Hardware, Gets Hacked » Obscure Handhelds". Obscure Handhelds. 24 December 2012. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ↑ "Neo Geo X hacked to run Unibios, unofficial game ROMS". Engadget. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ↑ a b "Neo Geo X Gold Tear Down: A Look Inside". Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ↑ Manikas, Pantelis. "SNK Neo Geo X". News & Reviews for Videogames & Gaming Consoles consall.eu. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
- ↑ "Exclusive Products". Tommo. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
- ↑ "The NEO GEO X Gold LE End User Experience". Retrieved 1 December 2020.