The Neo Geo Mini was released in Japan back in July and since then the rest of the world has been waiting to get their hands on the International version. Now gamers across Europe (and the US) will have the chance to try it out, with pre-orders for the console now live.

Released to mark SNK’s 40th anniversary, the International version differs slightly, with a blue, white and black design. There are 40 games built into the console, 14 of which are exclusive to the International version. The games can be played on its 3.5 inch LCD screen, with its own built-in joystick and buttons. If you prefer, you can use Neo Geo Mini Pads, available in black and white, which can be connected to the console via the ports on the side. On the back there is an HDMI port so you can connect it to your TV.

The games are listed below. * = exclusive to the Neo Geo Mini International:

• 3 Count Bout*
• Art of Fighting
• Blazing Star
• Blue’s Journey*
• Crossed Swords*
• Fatal Fury Special
• Football Frenzy*
• Garou: Mark of the Wolves
• Ghost Pilots*
• King of the Monsters*
• King of the Monsters 2
• Kizuna Encounter: Super Tag Battle
• Last Resort*
• Magician Lord*
• Metal Slug
• Metal Slug 2
• Metal Slug X*
• Metal Slug 3
• Metal Slug 4*
• Metal Slug 5*
• Mutation Nation*
• Ninja Master’s: Haou Ninpou Chou
• Puzzled
• Real Bout: Fatal Fury
• Robo Army*
• Samurai Shodown II
• Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa’s Revenge
• Samurai Shodown V Special
• Sengoku 3
• Shock Troopers*
• Shock Troopers: 2nd Squad
• Super Sidekicks
• The King of Fighters ’95
• The King of Fighters ’97
• The King of Fighters ’98
• The King of Fighters 2000
• The King of Fighters 2002
• The Last Blade 2
• Top Player’s Golf
• World Heroes Perfect

The Neo Geo Mini International is released across Europe on 29 October 2018 at a retail price of £129.99. You can pre-order on Amazon UK and FunStock Retro. The Neo Geo Mini Pads are also available in black and white, at a cost of £24.99 each.

Until then, you can check out the overly cute trailer for the Neo Geo Mini when it was released in Japan.