# History of video games/Platforms/Neo Geo X
## History
### Development

By January 2012 rumors of a new Neo Geo handheld began surfacing on news sites.
The Neo Geo X was initially supposed to launch in Q2 2012.

### Launch

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.
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.

## Technology

There is some speculation that the Neo Geo X was based on a modified Dingoo A320 handheld. However the SOC in the Neo Geo X is significantly newer then the one used in the A320, and the system has more RAM.

### Compute

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.
The Neo Geo X has 128 megabytes of DDR2 RAM clocked at 250 megahertz, though some Eurogamer claims it has 256 megabytes of RAM.

### Hardware

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.
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.
The control stick uses microswitches.
The Neo Geo X is powered by a 3.7 volt lithium ion battery with a capacity of 2200mAh.

### Software

The Neo Geo X operating system runs the Linux 2.6.31.3 kernel.
The Neo Geo X runs Neo Geo games through the Final Burn Alpha emulator. 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.

## Games

The Neo Geo X saw the official release of 36 Neo Geo games.
20 Neo Geo games were built into the Neo Geo X, with an additional 16 available.
A special Ninja Master's game card was released.

## External Resources

* Archived official website

## References

* ↑ "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.
* 1 2 Sarkar, Samit (11 September 2012). "Standalone Neo Geo X handheld to sell for $129.99, hardware specifications revealed". Polygon. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
* 1 2 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.
* 1 2 "Ingenic Launch Their New SoC, The JZ4770. With 3D GFX Acceleration. » Obscure Handhelds". Obscure Handhelds. 21 June 2011. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
* 1 2 3 Life, Nintendo (11 September 2013). "Hardware Review: Neo Geo X Gold & Mega Pack Volume 1". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
* 1 2 3 4 "Neo Geo X Mods Nathan Dickman". Retrieved 1 December 2020.
* 1 2 3 4 McFerran, Damien (24 February 2013). "Neo Geo X review". Eurogamer. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
* 1 2 "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.
* 1 2 "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.