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History

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Launch

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The system cost $649 at launch around mid-2011.[1]

A slim version was later produced.[2]

Legacy

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Ultimately a "few thousand" units consisting of the original and slim system were produced.[3]

The creator of the system later noted that the audience for it was very small.[4]

Technology

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Neo Geo MVS arcade systems were the basis of the system.[5] The system was powered by an AC adapter, with output 5 volts at 3 amps.[6]

The system had included a computer chip for Unibios 3.0.[7] The system included a number of video out ports.[8]

A wooden joystick was also made available.[9]

Hardware

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The signature casing of the system was made from walnut wood.[1] Official versions of the system were made in other kinds of wood through a special service.[10]

Systems were hand built.[3]

Known woods used

Notes

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CMVS was an abbreviation for "Consolized MVS".[2][12]

References

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  1. a b Melanson, D. (April 18, 2011). "Analogue Interactive crafts a Neo Geo MVS from walnut, yours for $649". Engadget. https://www.engadget.com/2011-04-18-analogue-interactive-crafts-a-neo-geo-mvs-from-walnut-yours-for.html. 
  2. a b Mallory, J. (November 27, 2011). "The Analogue CMVS: A $649 wooden Neo Geo for the gamer who has everything". Engadget. https://www.engadget.com/2011-11-26-the-analogue-cmvs-a-649-wooden-neo-geo-for-the-gamer-who-has-e.html. 
  3. a b "The Pixel-Perfect Evolution of High-End Retro Gaming" (in en). www.vice.com. https://www.vice.com/en/article/pazk99/the-pixel-perfect-evolution-of-high-end-retro-gaming. 
  4. McFerran, Damien (6 February 2018). "Analogue's Christopher Taber Opens Up On The Super Nt And Future Projects". Nintendo Life. https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/02/analogues_christopher_taber_opens_up_on_the_super_nt_and_future_projects. 
  5. Houlihan, Ryan. "Is Analogue evil?" (in en). Input. https://www.inputmag.com/gaming/is-analogue-evil. 
  6. McFerran, Damien (28 December 2011). "Hardware Review: Analogue Interactive CMVS Slim and Arcade Stick". Nintendo Life. https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2011/12/hardware_review_analogue_interactive_cmvs_slim_and_arcade_stick. 
  7. McFerran, Damien (17 May 2011). "Hardware Review: Analogue Interactive's Wooden Neo Geo MVS". Nintendo Life. https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2011/05/hardware_review_analogue_interactives_wooden_neo_geo_mvs?page=2. 
  8. McFerran, Damien (29 May 2011). "Wooden SNK Neo Geo CMVS" (in en-gb). Eurogamer.net. https://www.eurogamer.net/wooden-snk-neo-geo-cmvs-review. 
  9. McGlaun, Shane (22 November 2011). "Analogue Interactive unveils Neo Geo joystick and new console color - SlashGear". SlashGear.com. https://www.slashgear.com/analogue-interactive-unveils-new-joysticks-22197217. 
  10. a b McFerran, Damien (13 March 2013). "Analogue Interactive Unveils The Super-Exclusive Black Label Neo Geo CMVS". Nintendo Life. https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/03/analogue_interactive_unveils_the_super_exclusive_black_label_neo_geo_cmvs. 
  11. McFerran, Damien (31 January 2012). "Neo Geo Analogue CMVS Slim Hands-on" (in en). IGN. https://www.ign.com/articles/2012/01/31/neo-geo-analogue-cmvs-slim-hands-on. 
  12. Horsey, Julian (28 November 2011). "Wooden Neo Geo : Analogue CMVS Slim Unveiled For $649". Geeky Gadgets. https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/wooden-neo-geo-analogue-cmvs-slim-unveiled-for-649-28-11-2011/.