MAME supports NeoGeo perfectly. You can purchase original MVS cartridges and legally dump your own ROMs using a NeoGeo ROM dumper (e.g., Retrode or Dumpster). This is time-consuming but 100% legal.

Sometimes, if ROMs are from older MAME sets (v0.67 era). Modern MAME ROMs use different CRC hashes and won’t load.

SNK sells the NeoGeo Mini (40 games) and NeoGeo CD (laserdisc-based). Ripping ROMs from these for personal backup may be legal in some countries (e.g., US DMCA exemptions for archival).

NeoRageX is an emulator that allows you to play Neo Geo games on your computer. Emulators like NeoRageX are crucial for preserving classic games and making them accessible on modern hardware. The NeoRageX emulator supports a wide range of Neo Geo games, providing a seamless gaming experience with features like save states, cheats, and support for various controllers.

MVS = arcade (harder, more credits). AES = home (difficulty settings, sometimes blood censored). NeoRAGEx often loads both if available.

The Neo Geo is a series of 41 arcade video games released by SNK (now SNK Playmore) between 1990 and 2004. What set Neo Geo apart was its business model; while most arcade games were simple, low-resolution experiences, Neo Geo games were built to match the quality of SNK's arcade releases, thanks to its powerful hardware. This made Neo Geo the go-to console for gamers seeking an authentic arcade experience at home.

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