The attempt ultimately failed, but the Neo Geo AES is now making a comeback among gamers seeking an "authentic" hardware experience without relying on emulation. Plaion and SNK announced the revival of the Neo Geo AES platform earlier this year. Neo Geo AES+ is coming out on November 12, 2026, with plenty of different pre-order options. Sitting at the other end of the spectrum, the Neo Geo AES+ Ultimate Edition packs several additional controllers, 10 fan-favorite Neo Geo games, and plenty of dongles and cables. Neo Geo emulation has long been a "solved" problem on PCs and mobile devices, thanks to MAME and other actively developed projects.