PLAION will release the NEOGEO AES+ on September 16, 2027, after pushing it from November 12, 2026 over a parts shortage. The console runs on a dedicated ASIC chip that reproduces the original AES circuits, and its announced lineup now stands at 15 titles.
PLAION REPLAI announced on September 10, 2026 that the NEOGEO AES+ would move from November 12, 2026 to September 16, 2027. The stated cause was a parts supply shortage driven by a surge in memory chip demand, which the company tied to large-scale investment in AI infrastructure. Rather than ship a limited quantity in November, PLAION REPLAI said it would take additional time to secure the parts and manufacturing capacity for a global rollout. Pre-orders already placed stay valid, keep their priority in the production queue, and require no action. The price does not change, and the Founding Supporter Bonus ships with all first-production units.
The following week at Tokyo Game Show 2026, PLAION REPLAI showed the console in playable form with ten launch titles and confirmed the September 16, 2027 date. The hardware supports HDMI and AV output and accepts original ROM cartridges and arcade sticks. A dedicated ASIC chip reproduces the original AES circuits, so original cartridges behave the same; wireless controllers, low-latency HDMI output, and DIP switches are added. The standard version is 32,800 yen, and an Anniversary Edition bundling a special-package copy of METAL SLUG is 49,800 yen.
On September 22 at Tokyo Game Show 2026, SNK and PLAION REPLAI announced five more titles, bringing the lineup to 15: Zero Wing, Fighter's History Dynamite, Magical Drop 2 & 3, Miracle Adventure, and Dunk Dream. Zero Wing is the outlier. It was a Toaplan arcade shooter ported to the Mega Drive and PC Engine but never released for the NEOGEO, and this version is officially licensed from TATSUJIN and newly ported. At the PLAION REPLAI booth, hardware and software director Ben Jones and marketing director Simon Turner presented the console; Jones said the price is set so ordinary people can buy and play it. Development began about two years ago, after talks with SNK that started two and a half to three years earlier.
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Oct 5
PLAION will release the NEOGEO-compatible console NEOGEO AES+ on September 16, 2027, with the standard version at 32,800 yen and an Anniversary Edition bundling a special-package copy of METAL SLUG at 49,800 yen. Built with SNK's cooperation under PLAION's REPLAI retro label, it uses a dedicated ASIC chip rather than emulation, reproducing the original AES circuits so original cartridges behave the same. Wireless controllers, low-latency HDMI output, and DIP switches are added.
Oct 3
SNK and PLAION REPLAI announced five additional titles for the NEOGEO AES+, bringing its lineup to 15. Announced on September 22 at Tokyo Game Show 2026, the set includes Zero Wing, Fighter's History Dynamite, Magical Drop 2 & 3, Miracle Adventure, and Dunk Dream. Zero Wing was a Toaplan arcade shooter that was ported to the Mega Drive and PC Engine but never released for the NEOGEO; this version is officially licensed from TATSUJIN and newly ported. Fighter's History Dynamite is a Data East fighting game, Magical Drop 2 & 3 combines two puzzle games, Miracle Adventure is a side-scrolling action game, and Dunk Dream is a basketball game. At the PLAION REPLAI booth, hardware and software director Ben Jones and marketing director Simon Turner presented the console. Jones said the price is set so ordinary people can buy and play it. Development began about two years ago, following talks with SNK that started two and a half to three years earlier.
Sep 18
PLAION REPLAI showed the NEOGEO AES+ in playable form at Tokyo Game Show 2026, with ten launch titles on the floor. The console was pushed from November 12, 2026 to September 16, 2027, at 32,800 yen, with an Anniversary Edition at 49,800 yen. It supports HDMI and AV output and accepts original ROM cartridges and arcade sticks.
Sep 9
PLAION REPLAI announced on September 10, 2026 that it is pushing the NEOGEO AES+ from November 12, 2026 to September 16, 2027. The company said the response to the announcement earlier this year far exceeded its expectations. The main cause is a parts supply shortage driven by a surge in memory chip demand, which PLAION REPLAI tied to large-scale investment in AI infrastructure. Rather than ship a limited quantity in November, the company chose to take additional time to secure the parts and manufacturing capacity needed for a global rollout. Existing pre-orders stay valid, retain their priority in the production queue, and require no action from customers. The price does not change, and the Founding Supporter Bonus is included with all first-production units. Pre-orders remain open at retailers worldwide and on the official website. PLAION REPLAI also plans to expand production capacity and long-term software development for the platform.