The Neo Geo family of systems began with the cartridge-based Neo Geo MVS arcade system, and its home console counter part the Neo Geo AES, in 1990.
The Japanese Version’s color scheme evokes the original color scheme of the Japanese Neo Geo arcade cabinet, while the “International Version” features a more “modern” design.
The Neo Geo Pocket and Neo Geo Pocket Color, released in 1998 and 1999 respectively, were earlier attempts at a portable version of the arcade system.
SNK later released the Neo Geo CD and Hyper Neo Geo 64 systems.