NeoBox
neo-box.app
What it is
NeoBox is a native macOS app with a built-in Geolith Neo Geo emulator; users provide their own ROMs and BIOS files. It accepts MAME-format ZIPs, scans ROM folders, organizes recognized games with bundled metadata, and watches folders for additions. The maker says metadata covers 158 games, including MVS and AES titles through KOF 2003. NeoBox provides timestamped save states, numbered slots, per-game memory cards, and F12 screenshots. Display options include an optional Metal-rendered CRT shader, Auto 4:3, and pixel-perfect integer scaling. Xbox, PlayStation, Switch Pro, and MFi controllers work over USB or Bluetooth, with keyboard input also available. 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 is native for Apple Silicon. The Mac App Store listing describes it as signed and notarized. The NeoBox: Neo Geo Player plan costs $14.99 as a one-time purchase.
Spec sheet
- Product
- NeoBox is a native macOS app with a built-in Neo Geo emulator; users provide their own ROMs.Read 30 Sep 2026 · neo-box.app
- Security
- The Mac App Store listing describes the app as signed and notarized.Read 30 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Support
- A version-history entry says launch error messages include a Send Report button for emailing details to the developer.Read 30 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Controllers
- Xbox, PlayStation, Switch Pro, and MFi controllers work over USB or Bluetooth, with keyboard input available alongside.Read 30 Sep 2026 · neo-box.app
- Emulator
- The app bundles the Geolith emulator core and supports MAME-format ZIPs.Read 30 Sep 2026 · neo-box.app
- 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.Read 30 Sep 2026 · neo-box.app
- Game support
- The maker says the metadata covers 158 games and includes MVS/AES titles through KOF 2003.Read 30 Sep 2026 · neo-box.app
- Graphics
- NeoBox includes an optional Metal-rendered CRT shader and offers Auto 4:3 or pixel-perfect integer scaling.Read 30 Sep 2026 · neo-box.app
- Library
- NeoBox scans ROM folders, organizes recognized games with bundled metadata, and watches folders for new additions.Read 30 Sep 2026 · neo-box.app
- Requirements
- The Mac App Store listing says NeoBox requires macOS 14 or later and is native for Apple Silicon.Read 30 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
- ROM handling
- NeoBox does not ship with or download ROMs or BIOS files; the user supplies them.Read 30 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Save features
- It offers timestamped save states, numbered save slots, per-game memory cards, and F12 screenshots.Read 30 Sep 2026 · neo-box.app
Plans and prices
NeoBox: Neo Geo Player $14.99, paid once $14.99 Only for Mac · Requires macOS 14 or later · You provide your own ROMs and BIOS files Read 30 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Native Apple Silicon macOS app
- Supports MVS and AES emulation
- Provides timestamped save states
- Works with several USB and Bluetooth controllers
- External MAME option preserves bindings
Limits
- Requires macOS 14 or later
- No free plan
- Users must supply ROMs and BIOS files
- Costs $14.99, paid once
Who it suits
NeoBox suits Mac users who already have compatible Neo Geo ROMs and BIOS files. It is aimed at players wanting MVS and AES emulation with save management and controller support.
Verdict
NeoBox is a focused macOS Neo Geo player with library scanning, save features, display options, and controller support. It costs $14.99, paid once and requires users to provide ROMs and BIOS files.
Where Specifiction places it
- Neo Geo Emulators#9 of 187.4