NEO.emu vs NeoRAGEx

NENEO.emu9.0Visit NeoRAGEx8.8Visit

Higher score NE NEO.emu #2 in Neo Geo Emulators 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 6 features Visit NEO.emu

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NeoRAGEx #3 in Neo Geo Emulators 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 6 features Visit NeoRAGEx

• NEO.emu fits best

  Feature-rich AES/MVS play across devices

• NeoRAGEx fits best

  Free Windows AES/MVS emulation

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Side by side

Feature	NENEO.emu 9.0/10 Visit ↗	NeoRAGEx 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.8
Ranking	#2 in Neo Geo Emulators	#3 in Neo Geo Emulators
Best for	Feature-rich AES/MVS play across devices	Free Windows AES/MVS emulation
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Android, iOS, Linux	Windows
Support	Email, Docs, Community	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features NEO.emu 3/6 · NeoRAGEx 3/6
AES emulation	✓	✓
MVS emulation	✓	✓
Neo Geo CD support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Related SNK arcade	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Netplay	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Save states	✓	✓
Specs
Supported platforms	Android, iOS, Linux	Windows 10, Windows 11
Our review
Pros	Supports both Neo Geo MVS and AES software Universe BIOS enables region and mode editing Save states and Bluetooth/USB HID controller support	Supports both Neo Geo MVS and AES game software Save states, rewind, scaling, shaders, and controller remapping Portable executable requires no installation
Cons	No free plan is available ROM files must be supplied by the user Paid distribution may not suit occasional players	Supports 64-bit Windows PCs rather than multiple operating systems ROM and BIOS files must be supplied by the user Unofficial project with compatibility limited to supported titles
Our verdict	NEO.emu is an open-source emulator for Neo Geo MVS and AES software, aimed at players who want configurable controls and support across Android, iOS and Linux. It is based on a modified version of GnGeo and supports MAME 0.144 or newer ROM… Read the review →	NeoRAGEx is a free, portable emulator for Neo Geo MVS and AES game software on 64-bit Windows PCs. It is aimed at players who want a focused Windows option with display controls, controller support, and convenient game-state management.… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• NEO.emu — where it wins

  • Supports both Neo Geo MVS and AES software
  • Universe BIOS enables region and mode editing
  • Save states and Bluetooth/USB HID controller support

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • ROM files must be supplied by the user
  • Paid distribution may not suit occasional players

• NeoRAGEx — where it wins

  • Supports both Neo Geo MVS and AES game software
  • Save states, rewind, scaling, shaders, and controller remapping
  • Portable executable requires no installation

  Where it doesn't

  • Supports 64-bit Windows PCs rather than multiple operating systems
  • ROM and BIOS files must be supplied by the user
  • Unofficial project with compatibility limited to supported titles

• NENEO.emu9.0/10 · Paid

  A paid, open-source emulator with broad Neo Geo support and flexible controls.

  Visit NEO.emuFull verdict →
• NeoRAGEx8.8/10 · Free plan

  A portable, feature-rich choice for free Neo Geo AES and MVS emulation on Windows.

  Visit NeoRAGExFull verdict →