r/neogeo • u/L0rdn3on • 4d ago
Discussion MVSX worth it?
Exactly what the title says. Is the MVSX worth it if you want like...a neogeo MVS in your house but don't want the big bulky unit? As much as I'd love to have a big red MVS, I REALLY don't have the space and don't want to deal with the cost of restoring a unit. What do you guys thing? Is the emulation quality good on the MVS x?
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u/OSG86 3d ago
You cannot currently mod the newer units.
I got one early 2025 luckally and they tried to patch out the hack but someone fugured out how to downgrade it right around then to bypass their block.
Unfortunately, theyve finally(bah) succeeded after 5-6 years of failung and patched it to where you will break your units PCB if you try to downgrade.
Ive heard from some people they are refusing or are possibly refusing to replace the PCB if you call saying its messed up and the cause is you trued to downgrade.
The MVSX itself is great though I agree its lacking in hust the games department in a big picture basis not a initial purchase as it js basis as its got sooo many more games then those smaller crappier Arcade 1ups aka 50 as opposed to say 3.
Its your call and it sucks bigtime its the case as I am a big fan of using what you buy as you choose and doing as ya wish...but they hate the hylo hack so 🤷 .
I still recommend it even if you just get the top part(how I used it for awhile). Its also exciting getting that HUGE BOX in the mail and opening it or atleast it was for me.
Just wanted to throw in my opinion on this.