The 1990 Neo Geo AES is the home version of SNK's arcade hardware — a luxury console that shipped at $649.99 with arcade-grade cartridges and the same JAMMA-style microswitched joystick used in cabinets. Video is sent over a proprietary 8-pin DIN A/V port that carries composite, RGB and stereo audio simultaneously; the same port is the basis for both standard A/V cables and aftermarket SCART/RGB cables. The front panel offers two 15-pin controller ports, a memory-card slot (JEIDA-spec) and a 3.5mm stereo headphone jack with volume; the rear adds a 9V DC barrel jack.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- SNK
- Release Year
- 1990
- Model Number
- NEO-0
- Category
- Gaming Console
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNK Neo Geo AES AV Out (8-pin DIN) | 1 | — | — | A/V OUT (rear) | Proprietary 8-pin DIN carrying composite video, RGB and stereo audio on a single connector. SCART/RGB cables and composite cables both terminate in this same port. |
| SNK Neo Geo AES Controller Port | 2 | — | — | Controller 1 / 2 (front) | Proprietary 15-pin D-sub connector — visually similar to a DE-15 VGA shell but with the Neo Geo pinout. The supplied Arcade Stick is a 1:1 replica of cabinet hardware. |
| 3.5mm TRS (Stereo Audio) | 1 | — | — | Headphones (front, with volume knob) | Front-panel 3.5mm stereo headphone jack with a dedicated volume potentiometer. |
Notes & Compatibility
Year reflects the 1990 Japanese / North American launch. The Neo Geo AES A/V port is a proprietary 8-pin DIN that carries composite video, RGB and stereo audio simultaneously — the same physical port produces composite or RGB SCART output depending on which cable you buy. Memory cards use the JEIDA ver.3 68-pin spec and are cross-compatible with Neo Geo arcade cabinets (saves can move between AES and arcade).