NEOGEO X getting Classics, Mega Pack Vol I game bundles and system update

Tommo and SNK Playmore this morning finally sent over some fresh news for those who ran out and bought a NEOGEO X at launch and for those still on the fence.

Games, game, games…. finally, some NEOGEO classics are on the way and will be bundled in a few different configurations. NEOGEO X Classics: Volumes I-V each will feature a trio of games for $24.99, and the Mega Pack: Volume I will contain all 15 titles for $79.99. Both options will hit retail on Jun 6th. The packs are already available for pre-order at Amazon.

Gamers who pick up either will get a high speed charging cable for free and the NEOGEO X System Update 1.0 which includes fixes for audio and control inputs, video enhancements and more.

NEOGEO X Classics, Mega Pack:

Read on for all the details.

Tommo Inc., in partnership with SNK PLAYMORE, today announced a list of new features, fixes, and a release date for NEOGEO X Classics: Volumes I-V, and the NEOGEO X Mega Pack: Volume I, made exclusively for use with the NEOGEO X Handheld entertainment system.

Set to release on set to release on June 25, 2013 across North America, the NEOGEO X Classics series will contain 3 pedigree titles from the NEOGEO library of games, for a total of 15 new titles across all Volumes. And for fans who want it all, Tommo has introduced the NEOGEO X Mega Pack: Volume I. Containing ALL 15 titles from the NEOGEO Classics: Volumes I-V on one game card, and coming packed in a hard, “clam shell” collector case, packed with bonus items for fans and collectors alike, the NEOGEO X Mega Pack: Volume I is the perfect way for fans to build their NEOGEO X game library! As an added bonus, Tommo will also be including the ROCKET CABLE, High-speed Charging Travel Cable, at no additional cost, with the Classics: Volumes I-V and Mega Pack: Volume I.

Full listing of titles that will be contained on NEOGEO X Classics: Volume I-V, and NEOGEO X Mega Pack: Volume I:

• Vol I: SENGOKU, METAL SLUG 2, TOP HUNTER: RODDY AND CATHY
• Vol II: SAMURAI SHODOWN 3, SAVAGE REIGN, SUPER SIDEKICKS 3
• Vol III: THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’96, BLAZING STAR, KIZUNA ENCOUNTER
• Vol IV: GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES, SHOCK TROOPERS, WORLD HEROES 2 JET
• Vol V: THE LAST BLADE, BLUE’S JOURNEY, ART OF FIGHTING 3
• NEOGEO X Mega Pack: Volume I: All 15 Titles included!

As part of Tommo’s continued support and development of the NEOGEO X, Tommo will also be including NEOGEO X System Update 1.0 with each copy ofNEOGEO X Classics: Volumes I-V, and NEOGEO X Mega Pack: Volume I. The hefty system update will apply fixes to audio, control inputs, video enhancements and more! One of the many new features included in NEOGEO X System Update 1.0 is the ability to save game data for existing and upcoming games. For full list of the items included with the NEOGEO X System Update 1.0 please visit:   www.NEOGEOX.com/FAQ.

NEOGEO X Classics: Volumes I-V are now available for pre-order in the United States from amazon.com, gamestop.com, and bestsku.com. Pre-orders for Canada will be opening soon through EB Canada, Future Shop, and Best Buy, with more online retailers for all regions on the way. Please visit www.NEOGEOX.com for the latest info.