NEOGEO X GOLD
ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM Announced for Worldwide Distribution
Tommo Inc. sets
release date and price for revolutionary gaming "system within a
system"
Los
Angeles, Calif. - August 13, 2012 - Tommo, Inc., in
partnership with SNK PLAYMORE, today confirmed that the NEOGEO
X GOLD entertainment system is scheduled for a worldwide
release thisDecember. Following the 20th anniversary of the ground
breaking NEOGEO AES console, the NEOGEO X GOLD entertainment
system provides players with all of the features of a home arcadeand the
convenience of a handheld gaming device. The NEOGEO X GOLD entertainment
system is set for a worldwide release on December 6, 2012 for a
suggested retail price of $199.99 (USD).
The NEOGEO
X GOLD entertainment system comes complete with the NEOGEO X
Station, the NEOGEO X Handheld with 20 pre-loaded NEOGEO classic titles,
and the NEOGEO X Joystick. In addition to coming pre-loaded with 20
NEOGEO classic titles, the NEOGEO X Handheld device features a crisp
4.3″ LCD display, an expandable game card slot, internal stereo
speakers, and a 3.5mm headphone jack for a personal gaming experience
you can take anywhere. The NEOGEO X Handheld device works with the
NEOGEO X Joystick and NEOGEO X Station to charge the handheld device and
transfer the action directly to a television set or monitor, via HDMI
or A/V out, for a true arcade experience right at home.
The full list of
NEOGEO X Handheld pre-installed games is as follows:
| 3
COUNT BOUT |
LEAGUE
BOWLING |
| ART
OF FIGHTING II |
MAGICIAN
LORD |
| ALPHA
MISSION II |
METAL
SLUG |
| BASEBALL
STARS II |
MUTATION
NATION |
| CYBER
LIP |
NAM 1975 |
| FATAL
FURY |
PUZZLED |
| FATAL
FURY SPECIAL |
REAL
BOUT - FATAL FURY SPECIAL |
| THE
KING OF FIGHTERS '95 |
SAMURAI
SHODOWN II |
| KING
OF THE MONSTERS |
SUPER
SIDEKICKS |
| LAST
RESORT |
WORLD
HEROES PERFECT |
"Great
game consoles don't die; they're just reborn in much more affordable and
convenient packages," said Tommo CEO Jonathan Wan. "The NEOGEO
X GOLD is a love letter to one of my favorite consoles of all time, and
working with SNK PLAYMORE to acquire the NEOGEO license, Tommo Inc.
looks to provide gaming and entertainment enthusiasts with a classic
arcade experience both at home and on the go."
Distribution of the NEOGEO
X GOLD entertainment system for European and Asian territories
will be handled exclusively by BLAZE and Success Company. North American
distribution of the NEOGEO X GOLD entertainment
system will be handled exclusively by Tommo, Inc..
For the latest news
as it is released, and for additional information regarding the NEOGEO
X GOLDentertainment system, please visit: www.NEOGEOX.com.
About SNK PLAYMORE
CORPORATION:
Headquartered in Osaka, Japan,
SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION (SNK) develops, publishes and distributes
interactive entertainment software in Japan, North America, Europe and
Asia. Founded in 1978, SNK is one of the largest privately held
interactive entertainment content providers in the world.
Known for such franchises as THE
KING OF FIGHTERS, METAL SLUG, and SAMURAI SHODOWN SNK continues to be an
industry leader by focusing on their rich arcade history. More
information on SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION can be found at www.snkplaymore.co.jp SNK
PLAYMORE USA is a wholly owned subsidiary of SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION.
About Tommo, Inc.:
With over 20 years of experience
in logistics and sales, a knowledgeable staff and sales representatives
available nationwide, Tommo Inc. is one of North America's largest
distributors of video gaming merchandises. Founded in 1989, Tommo has
grown from a wholesaler of imported video games to becoming one of the
nation's main suppliers of video gaming content to national retail chain
stores as well as independent retailers.
About BLAZE:
Founded by Jason Cooper over 20
years ago, BLAZE now specializes in the creation and distribution of
retro gaming devices. BLAZE currently distribute SEGA and ATARI branded
consoles and, in Q1 2012, are set to release the "Gamegadget"
games console, billed as the "iPod for games"
About Success Company:
Based in Hong Kong, Success
Company are specialists in the distribution of all video games formats
throughout the Asian region.
SNK PLAYMORE "NEOGEO"
is a registered trademark of SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION. Used under
license from SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION.
