Remember when you were hyped to get your hands on the Neo Geo AES+? Well, you're going to have to keep waiting a whole lot longer. The retro console remake has been delayed until September 2027, and the folks behind it say component supply constraints are the culprit.
Yes, you read that right — 2027. That's a serious wait for anyone hoping to relive those classic Neo Geo days on a shiny new piece of hardware. The news comes straight from the creators, who pointed the finger at ongoing issues with sourcing the parts needed to actually build the thing.
If you've been following the retro gaming scene, you know this isn't the first time supply chain problems have thrown a wrench into hardware plans. Component shortages have been a recurring headache across the industry, and it looks like the Neo Geo AES+ is the latest casualty.
For those unfamiliar, the Neo Geo AES was a legendary home console that brought arcade-perfect experiences into living rooms back in the day. A modern remake was always going to get fans excited, which makes this delay sting even more.
So what does this mean for you? If you were planning to pre-order or had your heart set on firing up the AES+ anytime soon, it's time to adjust those expectations. September 2027 is the new target, and that's assuming everything goes according to plan from here on out.
It's a bummer, no doubt about it. But at least the reason is clear — it's not a cancellation, just a delay driven by the reality of getting the necessary components. That's cold comfort when you're staring down a multi-year wait, though.
In the meantime, there's plenty of retro gaming goodness to keep you busy, and we'll be keeping an eye on any further updates about the Neo Geo AES+ as they come in. Fingers crossed the new date holds.
What do you think about this delay? Are you still planning to pick up a Neo Geo AES+ in 2027, or has this pushed you off the fence? Let us know in the comments.
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