Neogeo X

: A portable device featuring a signature "clicky" thumbstick meant to mimic the feel of an arcade stick. The Neo Geo X Station

This is where the controversy lies. The Neo Geo X is an . It does not contain original Neo Geo hardware (like the 68000 CPU). Instead, it runs on a Linux-based OS utilizing a generic emulator (widely believed to be a modified version of FinalBurn Alpha). neogeo x

If you want a dedicated handheld that feels premium in the hand, has a nice screen, and plays Metal Slug on the go without fiddling with settings, the Neo Geo X is a fine device. It feels much better in the hand than cheap "RetroPie" handhelds. : A portable device featuring a signature "clicky"

Playing Metal Slug on the handheld was a novelty. The 4.3-inch screen was vibrant enough to make the pixel art pop. Docking the unit into the station was satisfying; the screen turned off, and suddenly you were playing King of Fighters '98 on your HDTV with an arcade stick. It does not contain original Neo Geo hardware