Published on: September 21, 2024
SNK Delivers ACA NeoGeo Selection Vol.
1 & 2 as Physical Editions for Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch fans of retro gaming have something to look forward to before the year’s end: SNK is preparing physical versions of ACA NeoGeo Selection Vol.
1 and ACA NeoGeo Selection Vol.
2 for release in Japan on December 12, 2024.
Previously accessible only through digital purchase via the Nintendo Switch eShop, these acclaimed arcade collections will soon be available as retail cartridges, offering collectors and enthusiasts a new way to experience classic NeoGeo titles on modern hardware.
A Fresh Opportunity for Retro Collectors and Arcade Fans
Originally released as part of the ACA NeoGeo series on the Nintendo eShop, both volumes bring together a selection of SNK’s most celebrated arcade games.
Now, by offering these games in two distinct physical packages, SNK caters to gamers who value tangible collections and the convenience of having a curated lineup on a single game card.
Each collection features ten iconic titles that highlight the NeoGeo’s diverse game library.
ACA NeoGeo Selection Vol.
1 includes fan favorites such as “Baseball Stars Professional,” “Fatal Fury 2,” “Ghost Pilots,” “Metal Slug 4,” “Mutation Nation,” “Neo Turf Masters,” “Samurai Shodown,” “Shock Troopers: 2nd Squad,” “Stakes Winner 2,” and “The King of Fighters ’95.” The lineup delivers a broad spectrum of genres, from fighting and sports, to shooter classics.
Volume 2 continues with another robust selection, featuring “Alpha Mission II,” “Garou: Mark of the Wolves,” “Metal Slug X,” “Riding Hero,” “Samurai Shodown V,” “Savage Reign,” “Shock Troopers,” “The King of Fighters ’94,” “Top Hunter: Roddy & Cathy,” and “Top Player’s Golf.” Many of these games remain highly regarded for their gameplay innovation and enduring competitive scenes.
Given their previous worldwide digital availability on the Switch eShop, both collections are expected to include multiple language options, including English, making them accessible to a global audience.
Import enthusiasts will be pleased to know that pre-orders for both volumes have begun through select retailers, ensuring international fans can secure copies for their libraries.
Historic Legacy and Modern Access
SNK’s NeoGeo platform, renowned for its technical prowess and groundbreaking software lineup in the 1990s, continues to attract a devoted fanbase via both the ACA NeoGeo series and these new compilations.
With the physical release of these collections on the Nintendo Switch, SNK underscores its ongoing commitment to preserving arcade history and offering players modern ways to enjoy legendary titles.
For further updates on these releases and import availability, interested gamers and collectors are encouraged to monitor official retailer channels and SNK’s announcements as the December release approaches.