SNK, partnered with Exar (fairly famous for some handy peripherals in the gaming industry), has recently released a new controller for the Neo Geo games available via the PlayStation Network.

Called the SNK Neo Geo USB Pad, it is very similar to controllers already on the market, but it features two major differences. The first is that it connects to a USB port, meaning it is compatible with the PS3 and any regular PC USB port. The second…a great find for Street Fighter fans…is that it features two extra buttons straight out of the PlayStation school of gaming: L1 and R1.

This device is currently backordered from just about everywhere, but it will sell for around fifty bucks when it comes back into stock. However, the actual PS3 version of the Neo Geo arcade stick from NCSX is still around and retails for about ten dollars less. Which controller is right for you depends upon your preferences, your budget, and your patience. You can read more about these peripherals here.

SNK caters to old school Neo Geo-ites, 5.0 out of 5 based on 4 ratings

Tags: Neo Geo, PlayStation Network, Sony PS3

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