With the announcement of the Neo Geo AES+, Neo Geo is once again attracting attention.
Designed for modern television setups, the AES+ is a highly appealing option for anyone looking to experience Neo Geo today. At the same time, some people may be comparing the AES+ with the original Neo Geo AES and wondering which one to choose.
You may want to enjoy Neo Geo easily with a modern setup.
Yet you may also want to own the original AES you once dreamed of having.
Both feelings are completely understandable.
For me as well, the Neo Geo AES was a dream console when I was a child—something far beyond my reach.
That is why, now that the AES+ has been announced, I believe some people may be taking a fresh interest in the original AES and considering finally owning the console they admired back then.
The Condition of Every Original AES Is Different
Many years have passed since the original AES consoles were manufactured.
Their condition can vary greatly depending on how they were used and stored. Even a console that looks clean and starts without any apparent problems may have a significant buildup of dirt inside or signs of corrosion on the PCB. On the other hand, a console with scratches on its exterior may still be in relatively good condition internally.
Being old does not necessarily mean that an AES has a problem.
However, precisely because so much time has passed since these consoles were manufactured, we believe it is important not to judge them by appearance alone, but to examine the actual condition of each individual unit.
What We Have Learned from Handling AES Consoles in Many Different Conditions
Through eBay, we have delivered many Neo Geo consoles and related products to customers around the world, and in the process we have encountered AES consoles in a wide variety of conditions.
That experience has taught us that it is important to examine not only a console’s exterior and whether it passes a brief startup test, but also its internal condition.
For this reason, before offering an AES for sale, we disassemble the console and inspect the PCB, then carry out any necessary cleaning and maintenance. After the work is completed, we perform an extended operation test and check the console once again immediately before packing it for shipment.
Even now, we continue to make new discoveries and learn more. While drawing on our past experience, we examine the actual condition of every console individually.
Because the AES Is an Older Console, We Want You to Enjoy It with Confidence
Because the AES is a console that has been in existence for many years, we believe it is especially important to examine its condition as thoroughly as possible before sale and to carry out any necessary cleaning, maintenance, and extended operation testing.
Our goal is to identify as many detectable issues as possible in advance and deliver each console in a condition that allows its new owner to enjoy it with confidence.
Finally owning the original AES you once dreamed of, after so many years, is a special experience.
We will continue to treat every console with care so that each owner can enjoy that special system with as much confidence as possible.