Neo Geo AES history questions

eaglesfan

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Just wondering if there is a list or information about the original, retail prices of the AES cartridges. It would be interesting to see what specific games were going for in stores when first released. I heard that most were over $150, but some as high as $250. Which games went that high? What did most of the release games go for? How long did AES cartridges appear in retail stores? I think they only made it to the video game specialty stores, not the Target, K-Marts, etc. of today's consoles, but when did New cartridges leave the retail areas and become exclusively found on the internet?
Also, is there a website or place to read some original reviews of NeoGeo games found in magazine publications of the time such as EGM or others. It would be interesting to hear what the video game press felt about the NeoGeo and its games with its price and overwhelming capabilities of the time. I know that it was not really given its justice probably because of its price, but it would be cool to read what was said about it some 10 years ago when first released.
 
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Good questions...

I remember when I was 12, I went into Software ECT and there they were sitting on the shelves!

Super Spy for $199.99

Yeah BABY!!!!
 

Rade K

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Originally posted by eaglesfan:
<STRONG>Just wondering if there is a list or information about the original, retail prices of the AES cartridges. It would be interesting to see what specific games were going for in stores when first released. I heard that most were over $150, but some as high as $250. Which games went that high? What did most of the release games go for? How long did AES cartridges appear in retail stores? I think they only made it to the video game specialty stores, not the Target, K-Marts, etc. of today's consoles, but when did New cartridges leave the retail areas and become exclusively found on the internet?
Also, is there a website or place to read some original reviews of NeoGeo games found in magazine publications of the time such as EGM or others. It would be interesting to hear what the video game press felt about the NeoGeo and its games with its price and overwhelming capabilities of the time. I know that it was not really given its justice probably because of its price, but it would be cool to read what was said about it some 10 years ago when first released.</STRONG>

I'd be willing to scan my old EGM reviews of NEO GEO games if some one is willing to host it. Email me.

I have EGMs from 1991 and up.
 

Lee Gray

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In england the first game I got on the neo geo was fatal fury 2 from a distributor,it cost me £200 which at the time was about $300 .the last aes game I got new was kof 96 from Raven games it cost me a whopping £300 ,thats when I decided to opt for a cheaper option,we in England get stung for every game cart and system <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0">
p.s I have lots of cut outs from EGM and game pro of the neo games that they use to review,many got given editors choice either gold or platinum and sam shodown 2 was called the best fighting weapons game of all time in game pro <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

[ October 21, 2001: Message edited by: Lee Gray ]
 

eaglesfan

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Is there a place where some of these classic reviews could be scanned it and read by others? Maybe in the reviews section of this site or someone's website. It would be nice to read them.
 

Pichai

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I purchased my first Neo Geo Gold system for $610.00 in 1991. You can choose between buying a system with Magician Lord or Nam-1975. I choosed Magician Lord and I pick-up Cyberlip 2 months later for $255.99 and a few months later I purchased The Super Spy on sale for $189.00. I really wanted Ghost Pilot but I could find it. And when Fatal Fury hits the store in late 1991 or early 1992 (can't remember) it was a whopping $275.00 <IMG SRC="smilies/ohno.gif" border="0">

-Pichai
 

BRANDI

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Usually they ranged from $199 to $299.
 

Mystery

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Yeah...those were the days...
Imagine...KoF2000, Garou and Slug3 for 199 bucks each <IMG SRC="smilies/drool2.gif" border="0">
 

BRANDI

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Originally posted by Mystery:
<STRONG>Yeah...those were the days...
Imagine...KoF2000, Garou and Slug3 for 199 bucks each <IMG SRC="smilies/drool2.gif" border="0"></STRONG>

KOF 2000 and Slug 3 are almost there...
it's Garou that don't collaborate... <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">
 

Endtime

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I remember seeing Electronics Boutique carrying the new Gold with Magician Lord for $650. Most Neo games were $200, but I remember Ninja Combat was $190. We need to stop bringing this up! I get more and more nostalgic and I lose all sense of time everytime we bring this up! <IMG SRC="smilies/loco.gif" border="0">
Checking out the Neo Geo was my highlight of the day when I went to the mall. If only I wasn't a 9 year old with no money at the time. <IMG SRC="smilies/ohno.gif" border="0">
 

thirdkind

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I'd be willing to scan my old EGM reviews of NEO GEO games if some one is willing to host it. Email me.

I have EGMs from 1991 and up.

I'd be willing to host them, and build an index to catalog them all. CYM.
 
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