# Neo Geo

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/fabricecaruso/es-theme-carbon/52ff37c9e265587d006945a2ba695b5a962b3a3d/art/logos/neogeo.svg" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

Game Console - Lifespan: 1990 - 2004

{% embed url="<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neo_Geo>" %}

## Information

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="224"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Emulators</strong></td><td><ul><li>Libretro: fbneo</li><li>Libretro: fbalpha</li><li>Libretro: fbalpha2012_neogeo</li><li>Libretro: geolith</li><li>raine</li><li>mame64: neogeo</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>File folder</strong></td><td><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f4c2">📂</span> roms \ <span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f4c2">📂</span> neogeo</td></tr><tr><td><strong>File extension</strong></td><td>.zip .wad .neo .7z</td></tr></tbody></table>

### ROMSET&#x20;

Use fbneo 1.0.0.3 romset for the default emulator.

## System Features

<table><thead><tr><th width="256">Retroachievements</th><th width="243">Netplay</th><th>Controller autoconfig</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>lr-fbneo: YES<br>lr-fbalpha: YES<br>lr-fbalpha2012: YES<br>lr-geolith: NO<br>Raine: NO<br>Mame: NO</td><td>lr-fbneo: YES<br>lr-fbalpha: YES<br>lr-fbalpha2012: YES<br>lr-geolith: NO<br>Raine: NO<br>Mame: NO</td><td>lr-fbneo: YES<br>lr-fbalpha: YES<br>lr-fbalpha2012: YES<br>lr-geolith: YES<br>Raine: YES<br>Mame: NO</td></tr></tbody></table>

## BIOS

<table><thead><tr><th width="154">Bios file</th><th width="108">Folder</th><th>md5</th><th data-hidden>md5</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>neogeo.zip</td><td><code>\bios</code></td><td>dffb72f116d36d025068b23970a4f6df</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>aes.zip</td><td><code>\bios</code></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

{% hint style="info" %}
If you are using fbalpha2012\_neogeo core, you will need to place your bios files also in the `\roms\neogeo` folder.

The core does not search the `\bios` folder.
{% endhint %}

## Controls

Neo-Geo emulators all have different control layouts, they can vary based ont the controls options defined in RetroBat:

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://i.imgur.com/4aeIFW6.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

| Option \ emulator              | Control layout                                                                                                                                     |
| ------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| lr-fbneo - CLASSIC (default)   | <img src="https://github.com/RetroBat-Official/retrobat-tattoos/blob/main/default/neogeo_classic.png?raw=true" alt="" data-size="original">        |
| lr-fbneo - MODERN              | <img src="https://github.com/RetroBat-Official/retrobat-tattoos/blob/main/default/neogeo_modern.png?raw=true" alt="" data-size="original">         |
| lr-fbneo - 6BUTTONS            | <img src="https://github.com/RetroBat-Official/retrobat-tattoos/blob/main/default/neogeo_6buttonpad.png?raw=true" alt="" data-size="original">     |
| lr-fbalpha - CLASSIC (default) | <img src="https://github.com/RetroBat-Official/retrobat-tattoos/blob/main/default/neogeo_fbalpha.png?raw=true" alt="" data-size="original">        |
| lr-fbalpha - MODERN            | <img src="https://github.com/RetroBat-Official/retrobat-tattoos/blob/main/default/neogeo_fbalpha_modern.png?raw=true" alt="" data-size="original"> |
| lr-fbalpha\_2012               | <img src="https://github.com/RetroBat-Official/retrobat-tattoos/blob/main/default/fbalpha2012_neogeo.png?raw=true" alt="" data-size="original">    |
| lr-geolith                     | <img src="https://github.com/RetroBat-Official/retrobat-tattoos/blob/main/default/neogeo_geolith.png?raw=true" alt="" data-size="original">        |
| RAINE                          | TBD                                                                                                                                                |
| MAME64                         | TBD                                                                                                                                                |

## System Features

## Accessing UNIBIOS settings

When using the universal BIOS, the combination ![](https://990680527-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FexdzL60ZuqPLldz2AYta%2Fuploads%2F5yYVjQu41LdiMVCXpyNa%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=e43f5c0f-2c53-49cc-9271-2385216d89df) + ![](https://990680527-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FexdzL60ZuqPLldz2AYta%2Fuploads%2FW8q8wzu0yW9Htt5h4zEA%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=a4ae3ad3-3a80-4c28-8b15-92a1b5a80da7) + ![](https://990680527-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FexdzL60ZuqPLldz2AYta%2Fuploads%2FQlIryQa7tR2pBTWHhMXR%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=e1940a32-2494-4e92-a8b1-df9a722ed4f8) at startup will give you access to the UNIBIOS settings:

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://i.imgur.com/zdbCnw5.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

## Accessing in-game menu

When using the universal BIOS, the combination START + ![](https://990680527-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FexdzL60ZuqPLldz2AYta%2Fuploads%2F5yYVjQu41LdiMVCXpyNa%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=e43f5c0f-2c53-49cc-9271-2385216d89df) + ![](https://990680527-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FexdzL60ZuqPLldz2AYta%2Fuploads%2FW8q8wzu0yW9Htt5h4zEA%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=a4ae3ad3-3a80-4c28-8b15-92a1b5a80da7) + ![](https://990680527-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FexdzL60ZuqPLldz2AYta%2Fuploads%2FQlIryQa7tR2pBTWHhMXR%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=e1940a32-2494-4e92-a8b1-df9a722ed4f8) during the game will give you access to the in-game menu:

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://i.imgur.com/7SlsT4U.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://wiki.retrobat.org/systems-and-emulators/supported-game-systems/game-consoles/snk-game-consoles/neo-geo.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.