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NeoBox
What it is
NeoBox is a native macOS app for playing Neo Geo games with the bundled Geolith emulator core. Users provide their own ROMs and BIOS files; the app does not include or download them. NeoBox accepts MAME-format ZIPs, scans ROM folders, organizes recognized games with bundled metadata, and watches folders for additions. The maker says its metadata covers 158 games, including MVS and AES titles through KOF 2003. Playback includes timestamped save states, numbered save slots, per-game memory cards, and F12 screenshots. An optional Metal-rendered CRT shader is available, along with Auto 4:3 and pixel-perfect integer scaling. Xbox, PlayStation, Switch Pro, and MFi controllers work through USB or Bluetooth, and keyboard input is supported. Users can select external MAME instead of Geolith; the maker says the library, save states, and bindings carry over. NeoBox requires macOS 14 or later and runs natively on Apple Silicon. The price is $14.99, paid once.
For and against
For
- Native Apple Silicon macOS app
- Supports MVS and AES emulation
- Scans and watches ROM folders
- Multiple save-state and memory-card options
- Works with several controller types
Against
- Requires macOS 14 or later
- No free plan
- Users must provide ROMs and BIOS files
- Costs $14.99, paid once
The verdict
NeoBox combines a built-in Neo Geo emulator with library organization, saving tools, display options, and controller support. It requires user-supplied game files and a recent Mac.
Who it suits
NeoBox suits Mac users who already have compatible Neo Geo ROMs and BIOS files. It is also aimed at players wanting organized libraries, save states, controller support, and optional external MAME use.
Plans and prices
NeoBox: Neo Geo Player
Only for Mac · Requires macOS 14 or later · You provide your own ROMs and BIOS files
Read 30 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
On the record
- Controllers
- Xbox, PlayStation, Switch Pro, and MFi controllers work over USB or Bluetooth, with keyboard input available alongside.neo-box.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Emulator
- The app bundles the Geolith emulator core and supports MAME-format ZIPs.neo-box.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- External emulator
- Users can choose external MAME instead of the built-in Geolith backend; the maker says the library, save states, and bindings carry over.neo-box.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Game support
- The maker says the metadata covers 158 games and includes MVS/AES titles through KOF 2003.neo-box.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Graphics
- NeoBox includes an optional Metal-rendered CRT shader and offers Auto 4:3 or pixel-perfect integer scaling.neo-box.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Library
- NeoBox scans ROM folders, organizes recognized games with bundled metadata, and watches folders for new additions.neo-box.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Product
- NeoBox is a native macOS app with a built-in Neo Geo emulator; users provide their own ROMs.neo-box.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Requirements
- The Mac App Store listing says NeoBox requires macOS 14 or later and is native for Apple Silicon.apps.apple.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- ROM handling
- NeoBox does not ship with or download ROMs or BIOS files; the user supplies them.apps.apple.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Save features
- It offers timestamped save states, numbered save slots, per-game memory cards, and F12 screenshots.neo-box.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Security
- The Mac App Store listing describes the app as signed and notarized.apps.apple.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- A version-history entry says launch error messages include a Send Report button for emailing details to the developer.apps.apple.com · read 30 Sep 2026