New retro console smashes annual target after just 24 hours of pre-orders

The Neo Geo AES+ seems pretty niche at a glance, but players are flocking to the new iteration of the retro console. The original Neo Geo hit the shelves 36 years ago for the astonishing price of $649.99 (roughly equivalent to $1,540 today), but brought players the first removable memory card on a home console, as well as unprecedented power and, of course, several King of Fighters games. Now, Plaion and SNK have brought it back for a much more affordable $180, and players are clearly excited.