Finally about to own an AES!

[Edmond Dantes]

So, after months of saving, I finally am about to buy an AES from a member of another site!

As someone new to the scene of actually *owning* a Neo-Geo, I do have some questions.

Q1. The unit I'm buying has a bios that allows it to switch between regions, as well as MVS / AES mode. Does this mean it can play MVS carts, or will I still have to get a converter?

Q2. I've been hearing that some Neo-Geo games get bootlegged. Is this only for AES carts, or does it happen to MVS carts too?

Q3. Can someone link me to a guide about how to spot bootlegs?

Q4. Why is the AES version of Metal Slug so expensive?

Q5. The first games I intend to grab are Samurai Spirits, King of Fighters '94 (or '98) and Fatal Fury 3. After those, what else should I think about?

Q6. What IS the price of tea in China, anyway?

Thanks in advance!

 

[tomboy2k3]

Q1 You need a Converter

Q2 AES more than MVS

Q3 Wrong Question

Q4 Everybody just want it!

Q5 Fighting Games.: Garou MOTW, Last BLADE

 

[moonwhistle]

You couldn't have picked a worse time.

Get out while you still can.

 

[Edmond Dantes]

Additional questions.

Q7 - Meant to ask this one earlier: the memory card. I'm not interested in saving between levels in platformers etc, but are there fighting games where it'll allow me to save unlocked characters? Seems like the only real use it would have.

Q8 - Well, since I need a converter anyway, is there a place I can get one without paying $200+ for it?

Q9 - Why, exactly, do I need a converter? Is it simply because the cartridge won't fit in the slot, or is there some programming that the converter is needed to get around?

EDIT: @moonwhistle - Q10 - Why?

 

[Heath]

Q9 - Why, exactly, do I need a converter? Is it simply because the cartridge won't fit in the slot, or is there some programming that the converter is needed to get around?

Correct they just don't fit, you can always carve around the cart slot, thats what a lot of us do. save you spending $200 on a converter

 

[NeoGeoNinja]

Correct they just don't fit, you can always carve around the cart slot, thats what a lot of us do. save you spending $200 on a converter

Wait a minute.

Are you saying that if I remove the top off my Home Cart System, that the cart slot will accept MVS carts?

Is the same true for the use of Home Carts on a CMVS?

I'll admit to believing that neither were possible on the assumption that the actual boards/pins were different in size...

 

[Craig]

lol. This is pretty funny...

 

[Naika]

Edmond, I've been dreaming of having an AES for about 12+ years, but as the years have waned by, I slowly started to realize that in the big picture for myself, I can't just possibly have one. The design of the AES is top notch and aesthetically pleasing, but for the price of carts and the possiblity of paying way too much for a possible b00t, I felt like it would be a risk. Hence, I went for the Omega CMVS. I get to jam on MVS carts that have a much higher percentage of being real, arcade quality software on a piece of hardware that's arcade tested with a great design in homage to the AES. If you're able to get a converter, cheers to ya, but for me, the money is too much for me to handle if I owned an AES.

 

[Blondin]

Congrats Edmond for getting this wonderful machine. You won't regret it, believe me.

If you need price guide for your first buys, check out mine, people says it's not bad http://www.neogeokult.com/aes-price-guide/

By the way, beautiful avatar of X-Multiply, a great Irem shooter!

 

[scrubsy]

Additional questions.

Q7 - Meant to ask this one earlier: the memory card. I'm not interested in saving between levels in platformers etc, but are there fighting games where it'll allow me to save unlocked characters? Seems like the only real use it would have.

Q8 - Well, since I need a converter anyway, is there a place I can get one without paying $200+ for it?

Q9 - Why, exactly, do I need a converter? Is it simply because the cartridge won't fit in the slot, or is there some programming that the converter is needed to get around?

EDIT: @moonwhistle - Q10 - Why?

Yes you need a converter. You can't just pop the top off. Yes you will be spending about $200 plus for a converter since it is a very desired item. And as to why you shouldn't collect now? Fucking French are buying them at ridiculous prices that everyone else is seeing and price gouging like crazy.

 

[Edmond Dantes]

By the way, beautiful avatar of X-Multiply, a great Irem shooter!

^__^ X-Multiply is awesome, isn't it?

Thanks for the links!

Yes you need a converter. You can't just pop the top off.

Huh? Dude above said it was just a matter of the cartridge not fitting... so who is right?

 

[city41]

Huh? Dude above said it was just a matter of the cartridge not fitting... so who is right?

He was joking. MVS and AES carts have completely different pinouts. An MVS cart will never run directly in an AES. You need a converter.

 

[Kid Panda]

 

[StevenK]

Edmond, I've been dreaming of having an AES for about 12+ years, but as the years have waned by, I slowly started to realize that in the big picture for myself, I can't just possibly have one. The design of the AES is top notch and aesthetically pleasing, but for the price of carts and the possiblity of paying way too much for a possible b00t, I felt like it would be a risk. Hence, I went for the Omega CMVS. I get to jam on MVS carts that have a much higher percentage of being real, arcade quality software on a piece of hardware that's arcade tested with a great design in homage to the AES. If you're able to get a converter, cheers to ya, but for me, the money is too much for me to handle if I owned an AES.

12 years?! Just buy a fucking AES, please. Admit it, every time you turn on your CMVS a piece of you dies inside. It's not a home machine, it's not an arcade machine, it's some kind of inbetween bullshit. It's homade. Someone will be posting up one of those forest inspired wooden dildo CMVS things next.

 

[andsuchisdeath]

12 years?! Just buy a fucking AES, please. Admit it, every time you turn on your CMVS a piece of you dies inside. It's not a home machine, it's not an arcade machine, it's some kind of inbetween bullshit. It's homade. Someone will be posting up one of those forest inspired wooden dildo CMVS things next.

Well said.

 

[Naika]

Well said.

I wish. I can't get any Metal Slug on it regardless guys, or MOTW or etc. No money brah. :P

 

[Halfabag]

I wish. I can't get any Metal Slug on it regardless guys, or MOTW or etc. No money brah. :P

Welcome bud, and don't worry too much about not being able to afford certain titles.

There's a guy on here who goes by the name of 8man, he's got a MASSIVE collection with lots of duplicates. He will sort you out no problem, just wait patiently for him to get in touch with you. Before you know it you'll have a Big Timers collection

Once again welcome my man.

 

[Edmond Dantes]

So, any n00b behaviors I should avoid?

I already know the following:

1. Don't ask for tips on making a conversion.

2. Don't ask for or sell bootlegs, at least not without admitting up front that that's what they are (personally I hope I never wind up with a bootleg in my collection).

3. Never ever suggest that the Gameboy Color was better than the NGPC

4. Use only genuine interocetor parts.

Any I missed?

 

[psychobear85]

 

[Edmond Dantes]

If I stick my dick in the cartridge slot, you'll understand, won't you?

 

[Joneo]

If I stick my dick in the cartridge slot, you'll understand, won't you?

That's #5.

 

[SNKNostalgia]

Fuck am I so glad I got my AES back in '99 and most games I wanted for it by 2008... thanks to threads like this.

BTW, go full MVS taking the hit for a good cab, unless you really want either a half-ass collection or don't mind spending $10,000-$20,000 over the years... not to mention the high risk of boots for Pulstarbz and Meddle Slugz.

 

[andsuchisdeath]

So, any n00b behaviors I should avoid?

Don't expect serious answers and or helpful information regarding any question you have outside of tech or cab stuff. Most people who post regularly and only try to be funny do so because they don't have anything to contribute.

 

[Pope Sazae]

So, any n00b behaviors I should avoid?

I already know the following:

1. Don't ask for tips on making a conversion.

2. Don't ask for or sell bootlegs, at least not without admitting up front that that's what they are (personally I hope I never wind up with a bootleg in my collection).

3. Never ever suggest that the Gameboy Color was better than the NGPC

4. Use only genuine interocetor parts.

Any I missed?

The Gameboy Color had a much better library than the NGPC