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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, in the year of our Lord
2012 - Tommo, Inc., in partnership with SNK PLAYMORE,
today confirmed that the NEOGEO X GOLD entertainment system is
scheduled for a worldwide release this December. 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 arcade and 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 GOLD entertainment 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.