If you want a dedicated handheld that feels premium in the hand, has a nice screen, and plays Metal Slug on the go without fiddling with settings, the Neo Geo X is a fine device. It feels much better in the hand than cheap "RetroPie" handhelds.
The value proposition of the Neo Geo X came from its physical ecosystem: neogeo x
: A portable unit with a 4.3-inch LCD screen (480x272 resolution) and a high-quality "clicky" microswitch thumbstick. The Station If you want a dedicated handheld that feels
Baseball Stars 2 , Super Sidekicks , League Bowling , King of the Monsters , Puzzled . The Station Baseball Stars 2 , Super Sidekicks
It was a bold revival: a portable, self-contained handheld that docked into a "Neo Geo X Station" to play on a TV, complete with a replica of the classic AES controller. It promised 20 pre-loaded "legendary" games, SD card support, and the chance to own the world’s most expensive nostalgia machine for a mere $199.