Neo geo pricing help

[dreamcast4ever83]

Hi, so I'm going to obtain a rather beautiful Neo-Geo MVS system. This system is complete, in box, with original plastics, manuals, and is literally in brand-new, mint, condition. Looks like it's never been used.

The box is also close to perfect.

Also comes with the original pack-in cartridge (I believe)

Point is it's flawless

I have looked on ebay and other sites, and can't seem to find precise pricing. In fact, it ranges between $400-$1000... Based on the description, how much do you think this is worth on the resale market today? (Which I will be listing soon, and you will be able to see further detail.) Any help would be appreciated, I am not a neo-geo expert by any means.

[Breetai]

Hi, so I'm going to obtain a rather beautiful Neo-Geo MVS system. This system is complete, in box, with original plastics, manuals, and is literally in brand-new, mint, condition. Looks like it's never been used.

The box is also close to perfect.

Also comes with the original pack-in cartridge (I believe)

Ummm...

Do you know what an MVS is? You seem to be confusing the MVS with the AES.

It was originally sold with the buyer's choice of one of a number of different cartridges if you are talking about the AES.

MVS (two of around a dozen models):


This is usually sitting in an arcade cabinet.

AES:


You can find a complete in box JP AES unit for $200-300. You can get them for $100-150 if you are patient and know where to look. $1000 is an absolute rip-off. US units are more expensive, but why bother when all Neo Geo systems are region-free? The games will play in whatever region the system is, but most games have language options. If they don't, it is possible to mod the system to make it whatever region you want.

Also, are you aware of what the games sell for? The cheaper ones go for the $50-100 range, but a LOT of the popular ones are a few hundred dollars or even in the 4-digit range. Do you understand what you are getting yourself into? The Neo Geo is the one system that you should really be researching a lot before buying. You seem to be going into this without a clue, which is a great way to waste hundreds or thousands of dollars. Racketboy is not the site to do your research for this on. For the record, unless you are buying it just to collect the system and stare at it on the shelf (or spend literally thousands and thousands of dollars), getting an AES is the absolute stupidest way to get into Neo Geo. You'll find that there are only 10-20 games worth getting that are in the $50-100 range, and then you are up into the hundreds/thousands to get more games.

[Ghegs]

Man speaks the truth. AES is for collectors only, for gaming the far better choice is to get a MVS (consolized or otherwise) and get the games there. They're the exact same games after all, and some of them are literally 10 times cheaper than their respective AES versions.

I have a lovely CMVS with ~15 official MVS releases, I think the most I ever paid for one was about €100. You can get Metal Slug on MVS for $50 or so, while the AES version will be around $500.

[Breetai]

Man speaks the truth. AES is for collectors only, for gaming the far better choice is to get a MVS (consolized or otherwise) and get the games there. They're the exact same games after all, and some of them are literally 10 times cheaper than their respective AES versions.

I have a lovely CMVS with ~15 official MVS releases, I think the most I ever paid for one was about €100. You can get Metal Slug on MVS for $50 or so, while the AES version will be around $500.

Don't I know you from another forum? Shmups or Neo-Geo maybe?


Get the AES (which is what I suspect you are talking about) if you want, but you are going to find that, unless you are making very good money, you are not going to afford many games for it.

DC4Ever, here is the verdict on the Neo Geo (not just my opinion, but this is the usual advice):

-get a Neo Geo CD system. Games are fairly affordable on it. Plus you can try before you buy because it reads CD-Rs, just like the Dreamcast does.

-IF you feel that you want to take it to the next step further down the line, get a CMVS. This is a consolized arcade board. Units run around $500, give or take a few hundred depending on what you get. The games are actually affordable on it ($20-150 for most games, although some get more expensive). Plus the are cartridges, so there are no loading times like on the Neo Geo CD. It also lasted into the 2000s, where the CD unit only until the late-90s, so there is a greater game selection.

-IF you have a lot of disposable income (thousands of dollars) OR you just like to collect any console and don't care about a big game selection, then get an AES.

[dreamcast4ever83]

Man speaks the truth. AES is for collectors only, for gaming the far better choice is to get a MVS (consolized or otherwise) and get the games there. They're the exact same games after all, and some of them are literally 10 times cheaper than their respective AES versions.

I have a lovely CMVS with ~15 official MVS releases, I think the most I ever paid for one was about €100. You can get Metal Slug on MVS for $50 or so, while the AES version will be around $500.

Don't I know you from another forum? Shmups or Neo-Geo maybe?


Get the AES (which is what I suspect you are talking about) if you want, but you are going to find that, unless you are making very good money, you are not going to afford many games for it.


DC4Ever, here is the verdict on the Neo Geo (not just my opinion, but this is the usual advice):

-get a Neo Geo CD system. Games are fairly affordable on it. Plus you can try before you buy because it reads CD-Rs, just like the Dreamcast does.

-IF you feel that you want to take it to the next step further down the line, get a CMVS. This is a consolized arcade board. Units run around $500, give or take a few hundred depending on what you get. The games are actually affordable on it ($20-150 for most games, although some get more expensive). Plus the are cartridges, so there are no loading times like on the Neo Geo CD. It also lasted into the 2000s, where the CD unit only until the late-90s, so there is a greater game selection.

-IF you have a lot of disposable income (thousands of dollars) OR you just like to collect any console and don't care about a big game selection, then get an AES.

it's the aes system mint. The thing is i would get the cd based one for gameplay since its much more affordable period but on that same note as a collector I want to have this one also since it's quite the system not to mention im gonna get an great unpassble deal on a boxed mint one.

as for playing games. I have a few but i will most likely be reselling it soon or maybe keep it for my collection

[dreamcast4ever83]

Since im able to get it for such a great price! Im thinking there are tons of neo geo fans out there that would love a mint system so if i make 150 on it the that's good for me but yes I agree it to expensive to be able to play alot of games

[Ghegs]

Don't I know you from another forum? Shmups or Neo-Geo maybe?

I am on both, though I am more visible on Shmups Forum.

I totally forgot about the Neo Geo CD. Admittedly I've never owned one, but I wouldn't recommend one. As it's a CD-based system it's more prone to breaking down (more moving parts) and the loading times are just atrocious. Compare this video of Pulstar on CD to this video of Pulstar on MVS. Just count the seconds how long it takes for the first stage to start, the difference is obvious.

I suppose on the plus side the CD versions are a bit cheaper and they do take considerably less space than the MVS carts so if those things are important than I guess the Neo Geo CD is a viable alternative. Just come prepared with the patience of a saint.

[dreamcast4ever83]

Don't I know you from another forum? Shmups or Neo-Geo maybe?

I am on both, though I am more visible on Shmups Forum.

I totally forgot about the Neo Geo CD. Admittedly I've never owned one, but I wouldn't recommend one. As it's a CD-based system it's more prone to breaking down (more moving parts) and the loading times are just atrocious. Compare this video of Pulstar on CD to this video of Pulstar on MVS. Just count the seconds how long it takes for the first stage to start, the difference is obvious.

I suppose on the plus side the CD versions are a bit cheaper and they do take considerably less space than the MVS carts so if those things are important than I guess the Neo Geo CD is a viable alternative. Just come prepared with the patience of a saint.

Once i get my system which im gonna be posting ing look waht i found cause recently i got a omggggg!!!! deal lol. Im gonna be posting my neo geo up where do you think the best place is? here? or a neo geo forum?

[Crabmaster2000]

Like was mentioned in the second post that seems to be getting over looked, make sure you find out if its a US or JAP BIOS. The price is wildly different with the US one being much more expensive. If its as mint and complete as you suggest and a US BIOS it could be in the $800-$1100 range. A JAP BIOS would be in the ball park of less than half of that.

[Breetai]

Like was mentioned in the second post that seems to be getting over looked, make sure you find out if its a US or JAP BIOS. The price is wildly different with the US one being much more expensive. If its as mint and complete as you suggest and a US BIOS it could be in the $800-$1100 range. A JAP BIOS would be in the ball park of less than half of that.

I'd say you are about double on your price estimates I think?

DC4Ever, what sort of price might you be getting this AES for? Is it a US or JP console?


As for the Neo CD, I still do recommend it for people who want to into the Neo on a budget. Yes, load times are long on plenty of games, but they are really compatible to Sega CD or some PS1 games (which is long, yes). Lots of the earlier and affordable games (which is the entire point of the CD unit) have totally managable load times. Later games do get extreme. I consider the Last Blade games unplayable, for example, due to absolutely insane loading times.

I currently just have a Neo Geo CD unit, but used to have an AES. My best friend living a few blocks away has a CMVS and an MVS inside his cab. I figure I've had a lot to compare it to.

As for what I originally paid for my "literally in brand-new (except it wasn't literally brand-new, because it was not brand new), mint, condition" that "looks like it's never been used" in great looking nearly perfect box with all manuals, styrofoam, etc. AES when I got it... I paid about $60. It came with a second joystick.


DC4Ever, I highly recommend making an account at Neo-Geo.com and trying to sell your AES there.