Continuing the 16-bit wars after the introduction of the Sega Genesis and TurboGrafx-16, we turn to a “24-bit” system that was truly like the arcade machines that its competitors were trying to emulate.

Direct Link: Famicom Dojo Season 2: The Neo Geo Affair

Vinnk reveals his decade-long tryst with SNK’s Neo Geo Advanced Entertainment System, the one console in the 16-bit generation that made good on its promise of arcade-quality graphics on a home console, and the hefty price tag to back it up.
 
 

Head over to our show notes to read more about the history of the Neo Geo and the making of this episode!

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More Season 2 Videos

Episodes:

Sega Family Tree Special
Episode 01: What Nintendon’t
Training Exercise: Sega Power Base Converter
Episode 02: Angry PC Engine Nerd
Training Exercise: Turbo Booster and CoreGrafx
Famicom 3D System Special
Famicom SegaScope 3-D Special

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Famicom Dojo: Season 1 archive