SNK has announced the 20 games that will be pre-installed onto the Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro. The classic console will feature fighting games from the history of SNK, including Fatal Fury, Samurai Shodown and more.
The Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro is not unlike other classic consoles like the Genesis Mini or SNES Classic. What makes it stand out is the option to use as a functional eight-button fight stick. The look of the fight stick itself is taken after the Neo Geo CD controller, in a white color shell. SNK has taken great effort in the look of their classic consoles, as seen with the arcade machine style of the Neo Geo Mini.
The fight stick features a lot of customization and options. The buttons on the fight stick are programmable to fit your needs, and the joystick top can swap out easily.
Featuring two different game modes, the Arcade Stick Pro can work as either a fight pad or a console. Joystick Mode turns the fight stick into a controller for your Neo Geo Mini or PC, while Console mode lets you connect the console to your television to play on the big screen. Those wishing to use the console fight stick as a multiplayer machine may find the package lacking, as it only functions as one controller. There is however the option to plug in another Pro console or a Neo Geo Mini controller to use.
Included below are the 20 games that will come on the Arcade Stick Pro. While it is set for a worldwide release, SNK says that specifics might change depending on release regions.
The King of Fighters ’95
The King of Fighters ’97
The King of Fighters ’98
The King of Fighters ’99
The King of Fighters 2000
The King of Fighters 2002
Fatal Fury Special
Fatal Fury 3
Garou: Mark of the Wolves
Samurai Shodown II
Samurai Shodown III
Samurai Shodown IV
Samurai Shodown V Special
Art of Fighting
World Heroes 2
World Heroes 2 Jet
World Heroes Perfect
Ninja Master’s
The Last Blade 2
Kizuna Encounter
Fans of SNK fighting games will feel right at home with the selection of games, but for someone looking for an overall collection of Neo Geo games might want to look more at the Neo Geo Mini. Those looking forward to the release of Terry Bogard in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate can test him out in The King of Fighters and Fatal Fury games.
The launch date and price of the Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro have not been announced yet. Given that the Neo Geo Mini launched at around $110 expect the Pro to be around that price.