# History of video games/Platforms/Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro
## History
### Announcement

A new Neo Geo device was hinted at on August 1st, 2019.
The Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro was announced on September 9th, 2019. In late September 2019 a website was launched for the system.

### Launch

The console was released on November 11th, 2019.
In December 2019 system cost roughly $130 USD, and $300 Australian dollars in Australia. The system has an MSRP of $129.99 USD.

### Legacy

The console was generally received well.
The good emulation of the console was generally seen as held back by the lackluster controller.

## Technology
### Modes of Operation

The system could be used as an independent console, or as a controller for a different device. The console could also connect with another Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro console to facilitate multiplayer.
The system supported Neo Geo Mini arcade pads as input devices. Conversely the system itself could be used as a controller for the Neo Geo Mini.

### Compute

The system is powered by an ATM7051H SOC, containing an quad core ARM Cortex A9 architecture processor clocked at 1.3 gigahertz. This is complemented by 256 megabytes of DDR3 RAM.
The system contains 1 gigabyte of eMMC flash memory for storage.

### Software

The console supported a number of visual filters for display output.

### Hardware

The controller arrangement was based on that used by the Neo-Geo CD.
Micro switches are used in the control stick. Button configurations on the device could be changed by the user.
An internal compartment accessible from the bottom of the device could be used to store cabling.
Various optional accessories were made available, including silicon covers for the console, the stick ball, and for external control pads. Other accessories included button stickers, A branded red USB type A to type C power cable, and a branded white USB type A to type C adapter.

## Games
### Built In

* Art of Fighting
* Garou: Mark of the Wolves
* Fatal Fury Special
* Fatal Fury 3
* The King of Fighters '95
* The King of Fighters '97
* The King of Fighters '98
* The King of Fighters '99
* The King of Fighters 2000
* The King of Fighters 2002
* Samurai Shodown II
* Samurai Shodown III
* Samurai Shodown IV
* Samurai Shodown V Special
* World Heros 2
* World Heros 2 Jet
* World Heros Perfect
* The Last Blade 2
* Kizuna Encounter
* Ninja Master's

### Downloadable "Upgrade" Games
#### 2019

* Metal Slug
* Metal Slug 2

#### 2020

* Metal Slug 3
* Metal Slug 4
* Metal Slug 5
* Metal Slug X
* Shock Troopers
* Shock Troopers 2nd Squad
* Fatal Fury
* Real Bout Fatal Fury Special
* The Last Blade
* Savage Reign
* League Bowling
* The Path of the Warrior Art of Fighting 3
* The Super Spy
* Ninja Fury 2
* Soccer Brawl
* Super Sidekicks
* Samurai Shodown

## Special Edition Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro

Sample units were subtly stamped with the word "Sample" on the front.

## External Resources

* Official Website

## References

* ↑ McFerran, Damien (2 August 2019). "SNK's New Neo Geo Console Will Boast "A Modern Design And Wonderful Play Feeling"". Nintendo Life. https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/08/snks_new_neo_geo_console_will_boast_a_modern_design_and_wonderful_play_feeling.
* ↑ "SNK promises 'next gen' Neo Geo hardware to follow its Mini console". Engadget. https://www.engadget.com/2019-08-01-neo-geo-next-gen.html.
* ↑ "Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro puts a retro console inside a controller". Engadget. https://www.engadget.com/2019-09-09-snk-neo-geo-fight-stick.html.
* ↑ "Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro Launches This Fall in Japan" (in en). Anime News Network. https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2019-09-27/neo-geo-arcade-stick-pro-launches-this-fall-in-japan/.151533.
* ↑ "SNK Appoints Kenji Matsubara as CEO" (in en). Anime News Network. https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-07-29/snk-appoints-kenji-matsubara-as-ceo/.175689.
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* 1 2 3 4 "The Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro Is A Decent Retro Console In A So-So Fight Stick" (in en-us). Kotaku. https://kotaku.com/the-neo-geo-arcade-stick-pro-is-a-decent-retro-console-1840533634.
* 1 2 "SNK's NEO GEO Arcade Stick Pro Is A Collector's Dream" (in en-AU). Kotaku Australia. 16 December 2019. https://www.kotaku.com.au/2019/12/neo-geo-arcade-stick-pro-kotaku-australia-review/.
* 1 2 Byford, Sam (9 September 2019). "SNK announces Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro with 20 pre-loaded games" (in en). The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/9/20858345/snk-neo-geo-arcade-stick-pro-console-announced.
* ↑ Commend, Ray (9 September 2019). "New Neo-Geo Arcade Stick Pro Details Revealed by SNK JAPAN". RetroRGB. https://www.retrorgb.com/new-neo-geo-arcade-stick-pro-details-revealed-by-snk-japan.html.
* ↑ "SNK Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro Includes 20 Fighting Games" (in en). PCMAG. https://www.pcmag.com/news/snk-neo-geo-arcade-stick-pro-includes-20-fighting-games.
* 1 2 3 4 5 "Teardown & Specs Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro & Sanwa Button Install!" (in en). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnXvHaFDNYo.
* ↑ "(Update) Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro reveals built-in game list and connectivity features" (in en-CA). Destructoid. 28 September 2019. https://www.destructoid.com/update-neo-geo-arcade-stick-pro-reveals-built-in-game-list-and-connectivity-features/.
* ↑ McFerran, Damien (21 November 2019). "Hardware Review: SNK Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro - Better Than The Capcom Home Arcade?". Nintendo Life. https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/11/hardware_review_snk_neo_geo_arcade_stick_pro_-_better_than_the_capcom_home_arcade.
* ↑ "Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro preloaded games and specs revealed". SlashGear. 21 September 2019. https://www.slashgear.com/neo-geo-arcade-stick-pro-preloaded-games-and-specs-revealed-21592487/.
* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 "NEOGEO Arcade Stick Pro". www.snk-corp.co.jp. Retrieved 10 January 2022.