Neogeo Arcade Stick Pro - Neo Geo Pocket

I’ve been waiting to own a NeoGeo game system since the early 90s and now I do!I set it up to play through my projector and it’s SO much fun!And it showed up on time!

I already had an idea of what I was getting into prior to purchasing this item. To put it simply this is an arcade/fight stick that just so happens to be a mini console, there are 20 games available in the beginning and 20 more you can unlock for free using a flashdrive and going to the official site for the product, now onto my review.The version I bought included the arcade stick, HDMI cable, power cable, game link adapter, and two Neo Geo mini pads, everything shipped when it was supposed to, everything was included in the box, my only gripe was in the photo regarding the two mini pads one was black the other was white, I recieved two white ones, which is not a deal breaker I just wanted one of each color, the white matches the arcade stick whereas the black resembles the original Neo Geo CD controller but from what it says the controllers are grabbed at random so you don't know what color you're getting but it wasn't a deal breaker. In regards to quality, I liked the weight and feel of the arcade stick now I know there will be varying opinions in this regard especially when compared to high end arcade sticks, custom sticks and modified sticks, but from videos and reviews it is very moder friendly, I am ok with the feel of the stick, but at the same time I'm not an expert on arcade sticks, I've tried the stick as both a console and Nintendo Switch, all controls seemed responsive good and I have no complaints. The same goes for the two mini game pads, they feel great, I have never played or use any original Neo Geo CD hardware so the button layout and non clicky thumb stick didn't bother me because it's not something I'm familiar with, but I thought the controllers were great my kids and I have played several games and everything felt responsive and great.Now a warning that is sometimes a deal breaker, regardless if you're new to SNK or Neo Geo, before you get the additional 20 games that are available to unlock, you have unlocked already playable initial roster of 20 games, I will warn you they're all fighting games, obviously depending on you stance on that genre will effect your decision on purchasing this from the console standpoint, now the other 20 games that are unlockable do grab from a few other genres but some of the unlockables are also more fighting games, again just as a warning.So in conclusion I was happy and satisfied with the product as well as who I ordered the product from, I hope this review helps someone.

Decent product, quality

The media could not be loaded. I have had the NG ASP (NeoGeo Arcade Stick Pro) for a little over a month now and I can say I am extremely pleased with it. I bought this with the intention of using it as an arcade stick for my PC, as well as playing the games built-in.——————Side note:While I have built my own custom joysticks for Raspberry Pi units with Sanwa parts in the past, this is the first stand-alone stick I have ever purchased.——————Hardware impressions:The stock stick and buttons feel adequate at best, but definitely passable for the casual player. Having used Sanwa parts in the past, I felt the buttons by comparison were a bit stiff, with the joystick having a bit of a longer-throw than I was used to.I decided early-on I wanted to modify the unit (although this will void your warranty) and purchased a set of Seimitsu brand parts after hearing recommendations from several YouTubers. After installing the parts, I can only say, “absolutely no regrets.” The level of control and responsiveness is leaps above the original set of parts and makes the NG ASP feel like a completely refined unit.Keep in mind that the additional investment to upgrade the parts can add up to well over $60 at least (LS-56, PSK-14K x 8, 8-way gate, shaft cover, dust cover, ball top, and mounting plate), but it’s purely a personal preference.——————Software impressions:If you are a fighting game fanatic, make no mistake that this stick will supply you with enough to keep you happy.20 games to start from the stock firmware, but can be upgraded through SNK’s website. All 40 can be accessed through alternative methods as well.Also to note, there are other ways of expanding the library, but will leave this to the users to explore on their own.I have also used the joystick with my Steam library and am able to report zero issues with device detection and usability. Successfully loaded up several games and played them with the NG ASP with no noticeable issues.——————Overall:Extremely pleased with the product. Was originally on the fence about purchasing one, as I had owned the rather mediocre NeoGeo mini and was a bit critical of the brand as a result. Without hearing the rave reviews of other YouTubers, I would have definitely passed on this unit. It appears SNK has listened to it’s fans and truly delivered this time.For the casual gamer, the NG ASP should satisfy your immediate needs, especially if you just want a fun unit to play your games.For those with expendable resources and time, you will notice a significant difference in usability after upgrading the parts.Highly recommended.