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Plaion has announced that it has delayed the highly anticipated Neo Geo AES+ until September next year.
The console – which is a recreation of SNK's 1990 original – was originally earmarked for launch on 12th November 2026.
"We know many of you have been looking forward to receiving your NEOGEO AES+ this year," says Plaion in a statement posted on social media. "We're sorry to say that the worldwide release will now take place on 16th September 2027."
The company adds:
"The response to NEOGEO AES+ has been extraordinary, but global component supply constraints mean we simply cannot manufacture enough systems to deliver the worldwide launch our community deserves.
Rather than launch with severely limited availability, we're taking the extra time to expand production, secure the components we need, and invest in an even bigger future for NEOGEO AES+.
If you've already pre-ordered, your order remains secure and keeps its priority place. There is no price increase and no action is required.
Every console shipped from our launch production run will also include a Founding Supporter Bonus, as our way of thanking you for your patience and support.
We know this is a significant delay, and we're genuinely sorry.
Thank you for sticking with us."