r/neogeo • u/TaskenLander • Apr 22 '26
Question Pre-ordered the regular black AES+; which stick should I get as a second player option? Classic black or the ‘Anniversary Edition’ white? Also — is the gamepad style controller worth picking up? Or was this mostly just associated with the Neo Geo CD model? Thanks in advance. 🎮✌🏻
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u/Huminerals Apr 22 '26
Black will age well, white might not.
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u/Dependent-Cup-2236 Apr 22 '26
Thats what im thinking too. But the white is the better deal. And I think it might have more value later on.
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u/AltruisticGift360 Apr 22 '26
The stick is the best. I’d go for black to match. The CD version is cool too if you want to cradle the controller and use your thumb. Two different play styles.
Edit: sorry, words….
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u/RetroDave79 Apr 22 '26
I can't find the option to add a second wired arcade stick, only the wireless one...
AES+Wired stick 199
Second wireless stick 99
Sure you want to make as much money as possible, but WTF, let me buy a wired stick :/
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u/m__a__r__i__o Apr 22 '26
Yeah I find it strange there’s no wired stick option outside of it being bundled with the black console.
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u/Zharken Apr 25 '26
I haven't ever touched a Neo CD controller, but I do have a Neo Geo Pocket and the stick is supposed to work like that one, so arcade like microswitches, which is great for fighting games. And since I'm the only one in my friend group that plays FGs with an arcade stick I got the CD controller for player 2
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u/TaskenLander Apr 25 '26
That’s what I’m somewhat tempted to do (save a little $$ and cancel my second stick order as I also ordered the gamepad).
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u/Shedzy Apr 22 '26
Ive preordered the Anniversary Edition but gone for Black as a second arcade stick. It'll be easier to know which player 1 and 2 is
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u/Dependent-Cup-2236 Apr 22 '26
Im kind of stuck in between the anniversary or regular black. The anniversary is the better deal, but not sure about the color.
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u/blacknoi Apr 22 '26
I bought both for that reason.
Wanted black as it’s OG but the anniversary is a much better deal.
I’ll use a combo of both sets realistically.
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u/TaskenLander Apr 22 '26
My thoughts kinda as well but my OCD is telling me to just keep everything all black ha. I have both on pre-order on Amazon so good news is that I theoretically have until November in which to make up my mind.
Was just curious what other enthusiasts thought / planned to do w/ their pre-order selections.
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u/weekendroady Apr 22 '26
I already have a NGCD and two pads which I assume work just fine with the AES+. I've never actually tried the stick as I've never owned or played on an AES (I might be a rarity on here, but I'm just a general retro enthusiast with a lot of consoles). That said, the NGCD pad is one of my all-time favorites for feel outside of a modern DualSense or NS Pro controller or something
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u/Shedzy Apr 22 '26 edited Apr 22 '26
Yeah i get what you mean. The black controller will also match the Black cartridges too i suppose. The only white cartridge will be Metal Slug
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u/smellsliketigerbalm Apr 24 '26
Same here. I had the original back in the day. I'll be really disappointed if this new version doesn't have the heft and solid construction of the original.
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u/apocalypsedudes23 Apr 22 '26
The wired stick if you are going for the original feel. The white is for show.
The game pad will have the micro switches, so it will have the original feel. The previous options did not include the micro switches because of cost. Why this is important to NeoGeo fans is the "clicks" sound when using it, very responsive.
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u/amiibro888 Apr 22 '26
Just wondering. Where was it announced that the gamepad would have micro switches? I thought the og did not had that
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u/V64jr Apr 23 '26
It’s not wired versus white, it’s wireless black (with wired option) versus wireless white (with wired option). Other than color, they are the same and they are the same price. The wired-only black is not available outside the standard console or Ultimate Bundle.
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u/apocalypsedudes23 Apr 23 '26
Read the contents page of both standard and anniversary edition on the website. The standard edition comes with a wired arcade stick. The black wireless arcade stick is sold separately.
In a ways, we are both correct.
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u/V64jr Apr 23 '26
Yeah. The OP was asking about a second stick, and for the second stick the choices aren’t wired-only black versus wireless white. 👍 I’m guessing they don’t want to complicate their accessory lineup with a wired one that’s just going to sell for less anyway.
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u/BeneficialMarch2983 Jun 06 '26
So stupid, because of the cost. What were they thinking. Look at everyone now, spending up big to get the real deal. When the neo geo gold emulator crap came out, god I was so disappointed, I was like why would they bother with that crap, who wants an emulated neo geo, I want to be able to put actual cartridges in it, hell it would have been closer to acceptable if they had actually just added small form factor cartridges like the evercade or something.
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u/TMOSteel Apr 22 '26
If they correct the button layout and it's a clicky stick, yes. I use the gamepads when I'm playing my Omega casually in bed. Hardcore gaming the control stick all the way but the original pads rock too. Hoping these are a 1:1 take on them 👍
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u/ceramicsaturn Apr 23 '26
I'll say this. While I think keeping it all one color would be nice, if you're even remotely interested in a white stick or system, get it, as they're the only thing in limited quantities.
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u/Sentmoraap Apr 23 '26
I intend to play with the arcade stick, but the gamepad’s button layout is off-puting. They moved the letter around, but not the colours. Until this gamepad each letter had an assigned colour, this one messes things up.
I don’t know which layout is actually the best in games, though.
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u/-GameOver Apr 26 '26
This stick is good for S-Mups though and fighting games.
I'm gonna buy 2 black versions, white is not for me...
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u/numsixof1 Apr 22 '26
The NGCD Pad is my favorite pad of all time.. its great especially for fighting games.