NeoGeo Games by default run in arcade (MVS) mode, but some features like training mode, stage select and in-game pause are only available in console (AES) mode. The mode depends on what BIOS the game is run with. Switching in FBA is as easy as picking from the Set dipswitches. @barbudreadmon said in Neo Geo BIOS (in the BIOS folder???): @used2berx said in Neo Geo BIOS (in the BIOS folder???): I'm running a Pi Zero, so I'm using pifba to run all of the NeoGeo games and it doesn't work. That's your choice, i was playing neogeo at full speed on my rpi1 with libretro-fbalpha so the rpi0 should be able to handle it too.
The Neo Geo is a cartridge-based arcade system board and home video game console released by SNK in 1990.
See also: FinalBurn Neo, MAME.
There are a variety of arcade emulators available in RetroPie which can emulate Neo Geo games. There are significant differences in performance, compatibility, and configuration between them. If you're getting started with arcade emulation, start by reading Arcade.
This page is a resource for additional details on configuring a dedicated set of Neo Geo ROMs including configuration paths, controls, and the ROM sets which each emulator requires.
Emulator | Rom Folder | Extension | Required ROM Version | Controller Config |
---|---|---|---|---|
lr-fbneo | neogeo | .7z .zip | FB Neo v0.2.97.44-WIP | /opt/retropie/configs/neogeo/retroarch.cfg |
lr-fbalpha2012 | neogeo | .7z .zip | FB Alpha v0.2.97.30 | /opt/retropie/configs/neogeo/retroarch.cfg |
PiFBA | neogeo | .zip | FB Alpha 0.2.96.71 | /opt/retropie/emulators/pifba/fba2x.cfg |
GnGeo-Pi | neogeo | .zip | MAME 0.138 | /opt/retropie/configs/neogeo/gngeorc |
Emulators: lr-fbneo, lr-fbalpha2012, PiFBA, GnGeo-Pi
Refer to the main FinalBurn Neo page for general information on all FinalBurn emulators or the direct links above for in-depth infomation on lr-fbneo, lr-fbalpha2012, or PiFBA. In-depth information on GnGeo-Pi can be found below, which is also linked directly above.
lr-fbneo is the prefered Pi 3/Pi 2 Neo Geo emulator due to its accuracy.
lr-fbalpha2012 is useful for any games that may be running slow in the latest version of lr-fbneo for a Pi 3/Pi 2, and if used exclusively instead of lr-fbneo will allow you to do full system updates without worrying about needing to update your ROM Set, but comes at the cost of inaccuracy such as games having audio issues across the entire library and other issues that have been fixed in the latest version of lr-fbalpha.
PiFBA is recommended for those on a Pi 0 or Pi 1.
ROMS
Accepted File Extensions: .7z .zip
Place Neo Geo ROMs in:
BIOS
Neo Geo ROMs require a
neogeo.zip
BIOS file with the exact same MAME or FB Neo version as the emulator you select. Place the correct neogeo.zip
with your ROMs in:Instructions on how to install the Neo Geo Unibios on lr-neo can be found here: lr-fbalpha Neo Geo Bios. The Unibios can be used as documented on the official page at http://unibios.free.fr/howitworks.html.
- On the Unibios boot screen
- Neo Geo A+B+C (RetroPad B+A+Y) for BIOS Menu
- Neo Geo B+C+D (RetroPad A+Y+X) for Test Menu
- At any time
- Neo Geo Start+A+B+C (RetroPad Start+B+A+Y) for In-Game Menu
The menus allow you to change various settings like region, dip switch settings for gameplay options like difficulty or blood, and coin or free play settings. Unibios settings will persist after quitting FBA, launching another Neo Geo game, or rebooting RetroPie.
Controls
You will configure controls differently depending on which emulator you use:
lr-fbneo and lr-fbalpha2012
lr-fbneo and lr-fbalpha2012 utilise RetroArch configs. Add custom RetroArch controls to the
retroarch.cfg
file in:For more information on custom RetroArch controls see: RetroArch Configuration
PiFBA
PiFBA controls are located in:
As there is no menu to configure controllers with PiFBA, like there is with Mame4all, you'll have to edit the aforementioned file manually.
Example fba2x.cfg:
Neogeo Bios Roms
GnGeo-Pi
MAME Version: 0.138 (May 2010)
Romsets emulated: 203
GnGeo-Pi DAT File: pandora_gngeo_084_dat.zip
GnGeo-Pi Filtered DAT File: pandora_gngeo_084_filtered.zipAll clones non-workingmahjongquiz removed
Romsets emulated: 128
Romsets emulated: 203
GnGeo-Pi DAT File: pandora_gngeo_084_dat.zip
GnGeo-Pi Filtered DAT File: pandora_gngeo_084_filtered.zipAll clones non-workingmahjongquiz removed
Romsets emulated: 128
GnGeo-Pi Compatibility List feel free to contribute to the list.
As a caveat, if you're using _gngeo-pi__, the ROMs you have must match the file in
gngeo_data.zip
located at:You can only play roms that have the same name as these
.drv
files, e.g. mslug2.zip
(rom) and mslug2.drv
(data). If the names of these files don't match, GnGeo-Pi will crash. (see the list at the bottom of this page for compatible ROMs)GnGeo-Pi Controls
Once you've started GnGeo-Pi at least once a file called
gngeorc
will be created in:Example Configuration:
List of GnGeo-Pi ROMS:
Posted by Cédric Walter | Mar 26, 2020 | Games | 0
| arcadeconsoledesigneddigitaldistributeDownloadFeaturesfreegamesgeogivehardwareimagejoystickmvsneogeosnkSNK Neo GeovintagegamingThe UNIVERSE BIOS is for owners of SNK MVS or AES hardware that want an easy way to change country region or between Arcade or Console mode on boot. Also included are other features that are not possible using the standard MVS bios.
The UNIVERSE BIOS is also designed to give easy access to things like inserting coins, test mode and memory card management when using the joystick ports only. Of course the BIOS still allows standard operation too.
The UNIVERSE BIOS is also designed to give easy access to things like inserting coins, test mode and memory card management when using the joystick ports only. Of course the BIOS still allows standard operation too.
The free UNIVERSE BIOS versions below can be used for personal use only, before downloading you must accept and agree to the following terms;
- That you own an original NeoGeo MVS, NeoGeo AES or CD system.
- The UNIVERSE BIOS will be for your sole personal use only.
- Not to distribute the UNIVERSE BIOS in any way (physical or digital).
- Not to included the UNIVERSE BIOS in any product that is sold.
- Not to sell the UNIVERSE BIOS on EPROM (or any other physical medium).
- Not to alter the UNIVERSE BIOS image file in any way.
- Not to hold me responsible for any damage caused by using the UNIVERSE BIOS.
Download it HERE
The following codes should be used on the 1up controller while the splash screen is showing or held during power up if the splash screen is disabled;
The following codes are available in game only, they will not work if you have disabled the in game menu (general bios settings);