Neogeo: X

The speakers are surprisingly loud and clear. The system handles the Neo Geo’s YM2610 sound chip audio (emulated) reasonably well, though audiophiles might notice the sound is slightly "tinny" compared to original hardware.

The NeoGeo X serves as a bridge between the analog past and the digital present. It wasn't perfect, but it allowed a new generation of players to feel the "click" of an SNK joystick and experience the sheer vibrance of Metal Slug without spending thousands of dollars on original AES cartridges. For the hardcore SNK fan, it remains a stylish, if flawed, love letter to the 16-bit era. neogeo x