I will also comment not to go into Neo Geo on a budget unless you want to go trough many loops and hoops to get what you will be happy with.
Every path leads to a certain expense one way or the other, there are minimal setups that can get you started but later don't have all you want, it might be what is needed to spark the feeling but between aesthetics and functionality it will always be lacking that something. On the other hand there are the most costly but "all in one solutions" but better be ready.
ask yourself a few things first
It doesn't matter how cheap or expensive your initial setup will be as long you can make it work and you are happy with that.
honestly answer yourself all those questions and then ask for the best solution under those parameters, someone here will point you on the right direction.
Neo Geo is like a second wife.
Every path leads to a certain expense one way or the other, there are minimal setups that can get you started but later don't have all you want, it might be what is needed to spark the feeling but between aesthetics and functionality it will always be lacking that something. On the other hand there are the most costly but "all in one solutions" but better be ready.
ask yourself a few things first
- Are aesthetics important?
- I'm looking for: a console like system, an arcade setup or the best of both worlds?
- How tech inclined am I? can I mod or tweak electronics?
- Do I want a flashcart like the DS multi or single carts or both?
- How much I'm willing to invest after all is said and done?
It doesn't matter how cheap or expensive your initial setup will be as long you can make it work and you are happy with that.
honestly answer yourself all those questions and then ask for the best solution under those parameters, someone here will point you on the right direction.
Neo Geo is like a second wife.