Machine file / SNK · 1990 onward
Neo Geo MVS cabinet
The big red cabinet is a platform. The cartridges are games. One, four, and six-slot boards give operators different ways to build a game lineup.
The game catalog covers arcade releases through 1998. Later MVS games fall outside that chosen cutoff.
What you’re looking at
Cabinet, board, cartridges.
Neo Geo’s Multi Video System (MVS) used interchangeable game cartridges. A multi-slot board can hold several games, which the cabinet can present on its marquee. Search results marked Neo Geo MVS are individual games; a complete cabinet also includes the board, monitor, controls, and wiring.
Matt’s garage includes a four-slot Neo Geo alongside his X-Men cabinet. He has installed new red T-molding on his black cabinet; see the latest photos and build update. His cabinet-style guide shows why conversion history, monitor type, and included cartridges need to be recorded separately.
MVS in the wild
A four-slot example from Matt’s July 28 visit to Morristown Game Vault, New Jersey.
More MVS cabinet examples
Photos from Matt’s collection. These are photographed examples, rather than his own cabinet or verified sale results.
Owner’s bench / first checks
Green screen or freeze?
Record when the symptom appears, which slot and cartridge were in use, and the exact board revision. With the cabinet off, inspect and reseat the cartridge, then try a known good cartridge and a different slot if available. Change one variable at a time.
Check for corrosion or battery damage visually. Power supplies, CRTs, and live boards carry electrical risks; use a qualified repairer for energized diagnosis and monitor work. These notes are first checks, not a model-specific service manual.