Important Note: Make sure to use Neogeo zipped rom sets from a
recent MAME set like 0.144 and higher. Do not use sets from Neorage
or FBA since they are not 100% compatible. Also do not unzip or rename
any game files.
Initial Setup:
Create a game directory on your device (named Neogeo for example),
using a file manager app or your PC
Obtain neogeo.zip from a recent version of MAME and place it in the
directory. If you're having trouble finding the right one, search Google for "MAME Bios"
Obtain at least one game zip and place it in the directory, making sure
it's on the compatibility list below. For example, if you want "Metal Slug", you'll need the file mslug.zip
Launch NEO.emu and select "Load Game", then navigate to the
directory you previously made and select the game zip you want to run
Once you've navigated to the game directory, you may
also select "Load Game From List" to show the full titles for easier
game selection
Neogeo-specific Options:
Emulate Timer: Enable the per-scanline timer used in some games
for raster effects. "Auto" enables it using a built-in list of games that
require it (mostly soccer ones). Turn it off if you experience flickering
graphics.
Make/Use Cache Files: Create and use .gno cache files when loading a
game. These files speed up loading and reduce memory usage of
games but may not work with all games yet. Loading a game the first time without a .gno file present will take 2x-3x longer, but once created the game will load
around 10x faster.
FAQ:
Q: I'm stuck with 4 credits, how do I insert more?
A: When in console (AES) mode, you can't insert more credits just
like the real Neogeo system. If you push start+select to access the
Universe BIOS menu, most games have infinite life/credit cheats listed.
Alternatively, to switch into arcade (MVS) mode: open the app menu,
change the setting under Unibios Switches, and reset the game. Now
push the select button to insert as many credits as you like. Compatibility List (All sets were tested from MAME 0.144, larger
ones require devices with at least 512MB of memory):
OK
Runs, but has issues
Doesn't work yet on all ports
Note: No current ports use the C core so all issues with it are now marked "OK"
Game Title
Filename
Compatibility Note
3 Count Bout
3countb.zip
2020 Super Baseball
2020bb.zip
Alpha Mission II
alpham2.zip
Andro Dunos
androdun.zip
Aggressors of Dark Kombat
aodk.zip
Art of Fighting
aof.zip
Art of Fighting 2
aof2.zip
Art of Fighting 3
aof3.zip
Bakatonosama Mahjong Manyuki
bakatono.zip
Bang Bang Busters
bbbuster.zip
Bang Bead
bangbead.zip
Blue's Journey
bjourney.zip
Blazing Star
blazstar.zip
Breakers
breakers.zip
Breakers Revenge
breakrev.zip
Baseball Stars Professional
bstars.zip
Baseball Stars 2
bstars2.zip
Burning Fight
burningf.zip
Crossed Swords
crsword.zip
Captain Tomaday
ctomaday.zip
Cyber-Lip
cyberlip.zip
Digger Man (prototype)
diggerma.zip
Double Dragon
doubledr.zip
Eight Man
eightman.zip
Fatal Fury Special
fatfursp.zip
Fatal Fury
fatfury1.zip
Fatal Fury 2
fatfury2.zip
Corrupt Graphics
Fatal Fury 3
fatfury3.zip
Football Frenzy
fbfrenzy.zip
Fight Fever
fightfev.zip
Battle Flip Shot
flipshot.zip
Galaxy Fight
galaxyfg.zip
Ganryu
ganryu.zip
Garou - Mark of the Wolves
garou.zip
Ghostlop (prototype)
ghostlop.zip
Goal! Goal! Goal!
goalx3.zip
Voltage Fighter - Gowcaizer
gowcaizr.zip
Ghost Pilots
gpilots.zip
Gururin
gururin.zip
Ironclad / Choutetsu Brikin'ger
ironclad.zip
The Irritating Maze
irrmaze.zip
Lockup
Jyanshin Densetsu - Quest of Jongmaster
janshin.zip
Jockey Grand Prix
jockeygp.zip
Lockup
Puzzled / Joy Joy Kid
joyjoy.zip
Far East of Eden - Kabuki Klash / Tengai Makyou - Shin Den
kabukikl.zip
Karnov's Revenge / Fighter's History Dynamite
karnovr.zip
Kizuna Encounter - Super Tag Battle
kizuna.zip
KOF 94
kof94.zip
KOF 95
kof95.zip
KOF 96
kof96.zip
KOF 97
kof97.zip
KOF 98
kof98.zip
KOF 99
kof99.zip
KOF 2000
kof2000.zip
Sound Issues
KOF 2001
kof2001.zip
Missing Graphics
KOF 2002
kof2002.zip
Sound Issues
KOF 2003
kof2003.zip
Lockup
King of the Monsters
kotm.zip
King of the Monsters 2
kotm2.zip
Last Blade / Bakumatsu Roman - Gekka no Kenshi
lastblad.zip
Last Blade 2 / Bakumatsu Roman - Dai Ni Maku Gekka no Kenshi
lastbld2.zip
League Bowling
lbowling.zip
Legend of Success Joe
legendos.zip
Last Resort
lresort.zip
Magical Drop 2
magdrop2.zip
Magical Drop 3
magdrop3.zip
Magician Lord
maglord.zip
Mahjong Kyoretsuden
mahretsu.zip
Chibi Marukochan Deluxe Quiz
marukodq.zip
Matrimelee / Shin Gouketsuji Ichizoku Toukon
matrim.zip
Money Puzzle Exchanger / Money Idol Exchanger
miexchng.zip
Minnasan no Okagesamadesu
minasan.zip
Syougi no Tatsujin - Master of Syougi
mosyougi.zip
Metal Slug
mslug.zip
Metal Slug 2
mslug2.zip
Metal Slug X
mslugx.zip
Metal Slug 3
mslug3.zip
ARM Core is OK, Possible Lockups on C core
Metal Slug 4
mslug4.zip
ARM Core is OK, Possible Lockups on C core
Metal Slug 5
mslug5.zip
Lockup
Mutation Nation
mutnat.zip
NAM-1975
nam1975.zip
Ninja Combat
ncombat.zip
Ninja Commando
ncommand.zip
ARM Core is OK, Random Lockups on C Core
Neo Bomberman
neobombe.zip
Neo-Geo Cup '98 - The Road to the Victory
neocup98.zip
Neo Drift Out - New Technology
neodrift.zip
Neo Mr. Do!
neomrdo.zip
Nightmare in the Dark
nitd.zip
Ninja Master's
ninjamas.zip
Over Top
overtop.zip
Panic Bomber
panicbom.zip
Puzzle Bobble 2 / Bust-A-Move Again
pbobbl2n.zip
Puzzle Bobble / Bust-A-Move
pbobblen.zip
Pleasure Goal / Futsal - 5 on 5 Mini Soccer
pgoal.zip
Pochi and Nyaa
pnyaa.zip
No Sound
Pop 'n Bounce / Gapporin
popbounc.zip
Prehistoric Isle 2
preisle2.zip
Missing Graphics
Power Spikes II
pspikes2.zip
Pulstar
pulstar.zip
Puzzle De Pon!
puzzledp.zip
Puzzle De Pon! R!
puzzldpr.zip
Quiz Daisousa Sen - The Last Count Down
quizdais.zip
Quiz Meitantei Neo & Geo - Quiz Daisousa Sen part 2
quizdai2.zip
Quiz King of Fighters
quizkof.zip
Ragnagard / Shin-Oh-Ken
ragnagrd.zip
Real Bout Fatal Fury
rbff1.zip
Real Bout Fatal Fury Special
rbffspec.zip
Real Bout Fatal Fury 2
rbff2.zip
Riding Hero
ridhero.zip
Missing Graphics
Robo Army
roboarmy.zip
Rage of the Dragons
rotd.zip
Missing Graphics
Strikers 1945 Plus
s1945p.zip
Missing Graphics
Samurai Showdown
samsho.zip
Samurai Showdown 2
samsho2.zip
Samurai Showdown 3
samsho3.zip
Samurai Showdown 4
samsho4.zip
Samurai Showdown 5
samsho5.zip
Lockup
Samurai Showdown 5 Special
samsh5sp.zip
Lockup
Savage Reign
savagere.zip
Super Dodge Ball
sdodgeb.zip
Sengoku 2
sengoku2.zip
Sengoku 3
sengoku3.zip
Missing Graphics
Shock Troopers
shocktro.zip
Shock Troopers 2
shocktr2.zip
Soccer Brawl
socbrawl.zip
Sonic Wings 2
sonicwi2.zip
Sonic Wings 3
sonicwi3.zip
Spin Master / Miracle Adventure
spinmast.zip
Super Sidekicks
ssideki.zip
Super Sidekicks 2
ssideki2.zip
Super Sidekicks 3
ssideki3.zip
Ultimate 11 - The SNK Football Championship
ssideki4.zip
Stakes Winner
stakwin.zip
Stakes Winner 2
stakwin2.zip
Street Hoop / Street Slam / Dunk Dream
strhoop.zip
The Super Spy
superspy.zip
SNK vs. CAPCOM SVC CHAOS
svc.zip
Lockup
Top Hunter - Roddy & Cathy
tophuntr.zip
ARM Core is OK, In-game Issues on C Core
Top Player's Golf
tpgolf.zip
Thrash Rally
trally.zip
Treasure of the Caribbean
totcarib.zip
Neo Turf Masters
turfmast.zip
Twinkle Star Sprites
twinspri.zip
Tecmo World Soccer '96
tws96.zip
ARM Core is OK, CPU Crash on C Core
Viewpoint
viewpoin.zip
ARM Core is OK, CPU Crash on C Core
V-Liner
vliner.zip
CPU Reboots
Waku Waku 7
wakuwak7.zip
World Heroes
wh1.zip
World Heroes 2
wh2.zip
World Heroes 2 Jet
wh2j.zip
World Heroes Perfect
whp.zip
Windjammers / Flying Power Disc
wjammers.zip
Zed Blade / Operation Ragnarok
zedblade.zip
Zupapa!
zupapa.zip
Missing Graphics
Needed BIOS Files (number in parentheses is CRC-32): If you wish to remove unused files in your neogeo.zip, these are the exact files currently needed by NEO.emu
000-lo.lo (0x5a86cff2)
sfix.sfix (0xc2ea0cfd)
For Universe BIOS mode: uni-bios_2_3.rom (0x27664eb5)
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