I love this mini retro games console and this big deal makes it the ideal Christmas present

(Image credit: NeoGeo)

published 1 December 2024

I've been collecting classic games consoles and retro reissues for years now and one of my favourites has just hit its lowest price.

The NeoGeo Mini is a bit different to other mini consoles in that, while it comes with 40 fan favourite games and its own 3.5-inch display, you can also plug it into a TV via HDMI to play on the big screen.

You can even add two optional gamepads to play with friends.

Even better news is that, thanks to the Black Friday / Cyber Monday sales, you can nab one for just £63.99 – 20% off its usual £79.99 price point.

The machine on sale is the International version of the NeoGeo Mini – there's an Asian edition too. That means you get a blue and white colourway and a whole load of exclusive games.

NeoGeo's best fighting games are included in the 40 preinstalled titles, such as several of the King of Fighters beat 'em ups, a few Samurai Shodowns, and World Heroes Perfect. You also get a whole host of arcade masters, including the Metal Slug series, Football Frenzy and, one of my own favourites, King of The Monsters.

And don't forget, you can also play on a TV using an optional NeoGeo gamepad – which you can find here, albeit not in the sale.

Basically, if you're into games from the 90s and the following decade, this is a must purchase. Especially at this price.

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