Despite reports claiming that Tommo Inc’s portable re-launch of the Neo Geo had ceased production, that is apparently not the case. “There has been a recent rumor about the end of the production of the NEOGEO X System. This rumor is incorrect,” Tommo told us in a statement. The reports apparently stem from ending production of the Limited Edition Neo Geo X Gold System, which Tommo says, “was always planned to be a limited edition product.” Beyond just continued production of the standard model, Tommo adds that it’ll be supporting the device with, “more games, peripherals, and software updates.” The Limited Edition, however, will likely start to disappear by some point in April, when the company expects final stock to begin shipping. “Given the popularity of the NEOGEO X format, we don’t expect this stock to last long,” the company notes. Head past the break for the full statement.
There has been a recent rumor about the end of the production of the NEOGEO X System. This rumor is incorrect. Tommo will be continuing to support the NEOGEO X format going forward with more games, peripherals and software updates, as well as more units of the console hardware. The NEOGEO X Gold System Limited Edition Collection Series that includes Ninja Masters, was always planned to be a limited edition product. We are currently manufacturing our final run of this Limited Edition Collection Series and our distributors worldwide expect to have the final stock in April. Given the popularity of the NEOGEO X format, we don’t expect this stock to last long.
We are absolutely delighted with how the NEOGEO X has performed so far, and are incredibly grateful for the support of gamers and we are looking forward to continuing the development of this game platform.
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