Plaion advises North American customers to pre-order the Neo Geo AES+ via Amazon while tax-registration issues delay direct sales through its REPLAI online store.
The company says the REPLAI store currently ships from Europe, and the unexpected surge in demand has required additional tax registrations in multiple U.S. states.
Plaion expects those registrations to be completed around the end of May, after which U.S. consumers should be able to pre-order directly through REPLAI.
Background
The Neo Geo AES+ is a 1:1 recreation of SNK’s original Neo Geo Advanced Entertainment System, which launched in 1990 alongside its arcade counterpart, the Multi Video System (MVS).
The AES catalogue includes high-profile arcade-to-home conversions such as Metal Slug, Windjammers, King of Fighters, Fatal Fury and Neo Turf Masters.
Plaion is handling distribution of the modern AES+ hardware and special editions for collectors.
Plaion’s guidance to buyers
Paraphrasing Plaion’s social post, the company urged U.S. customers to use Amazon for pre-orders in the short term because REPLAI’s European fulfillment triggered state-level tax registration requirements in the United States.
Plaion added that it has been informed the administrative process should be wrapped up by the end of May, enabling direct pre-orders for all U.S. consumers through REPLAI at that time.
What collectors need to know about the Ultimate edition
While Amazon offers a route for many North American buyers, Plaion confirmed the highly sought-after “Ultimate” edition — which includes all ten launch titles — is exclusive to Plaion’s own sales channel.
The company reassured buyers that the Ultimate edition will become available for pre-order from REPLAI once the tax-registration issues are resolved.
What to watch next
Collectors and retro hardware enthusiasts should monitor Plaion’s official channels and Amazon listing updates.
Once state registrations are finalized, REPLAI is expected to reopen direct pre-orders for U.S. customers, including access to the Ultimate edition.
For now, Amazon remains the primary option in North America for securing the Neo Geo AES+.
The company says the REPLAI store currently ships from Europe, and the unexpected surge in demand has required additional tax registrations in multiple U.S. states.
Plaion expects those registrations to be completed around the end of May, after which U.S. consumers should be able to pre-order directly through REPLAI.
Background
The Neo Geo AES+ is a 1:1 recreation of SNK’s original Neo Geo Advanced Entertainment System, which launched in 1990 alongside its arcade counterpart, the Multi Video System (MVS).
The AES catalogue includes high-profile arcade-to-home conversions such as Metal Slug, Windjammers, King of Fighters, Fatal Fury and Neo Turf Masters.
Plaion is handling distribution of the modern AES+ hardware and special editions for collectors.
Plaion’s guidance to buyers
Paraphrasing Plaion’s social post, the company urged U.S. customers to use Amazon for pre-orders in the short term because REPLAI’s European fulfillment triggered state-level tax registration requirements in the United States.
Plaion added that it has been informed the administrative process should be wrapped up by the end of May, enabling direct pre-orders for all U.S. consumers through REPLAI at that time.
What collectors need to know about the Ultimate edition
While Amazon offers a route for many North American buyers, Plaion confirmed the highly sought-after “Ultimate” edition — which includes all ten launch titles — is exclusive to Plaion’s own sales channel.
The company reassured buyers that the Ultimate edition will become available for pre-order from REPLAI once the tax-registration issues are resolved.
What to watch next
Collectors and retro hardware enthusiasts should monitor Plaion’s official channels and Amazon listing updates.
Once state registrations are finalized, REPLAI is expected to reopen direct pre-orders for U.S. customers, including access to the Ultimate edition.
For now, Amazon remains the primary option in North America for securing the Neo Geo AES+.