‘We were almost dead’: NeoGeo boss reveals forced redesign behind AES+ delay

Plaion has revealed that the NeoGeo AES+ reissue faced a delay of nearly one year due to an AI-driven chip shortage. The manufacturer stated they had no choice but to implement a forced redesign to avoid the project being cancelled entirely. The boss of NeoGeo described the situation as nearly fatal for the console's launch, explaining that the shortage of essential components acted as an old enemy that necessitated these significant technical changes.