The Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro ships with 20 official SNK Neo Geo titles built in. You can play them as soon as you connect the stick to your TV or monitor via HDMI. No cartridges or downloads are required for this base set. The selection focuses on SNK's flagship fighting series: The King of Fighters, Fatal Fury, Samurai Shodown, Art of Fighting, and World Heroes, plus a few other classics. Below is the complete list as officially provided by SNK.
The King of Fighters Series
Six entries from the flagship team fighter are included. These span the mid-1990s through 2002 and are among the most played titles on the stick.
- The King of Fighters '95
- The King of Fighters '97
- The King of Fighters '98
- The King of Fighters '99
- The King of Fighters 2000
- The King of Fighters 2002
Fatal Fury Series
Three Fatal Fury games are pre-installed: Special, 3, and the beloved Garou: Mark of the Wolves.
- Fatal Fury Special
- Fatal Fury 3
- Garou: Mark of the Wolves
Samurai Shodown Series
Five Samurai Shodown titles are included, from II through V Special.
- Samurai Shodown II
- Samurai Shodown III
- Samurai Shodown IV
- Samurai Shodown V Special
Other Built-In Games
The remaining titles include Art of Fighting, the World Heroes series, and a few more classics.
- Art of Fighting
- World Heroes 2
- World Heroes 2 Jet
- World Heroes Perfect
- Ninja Master's
- The Last Blade 2
- Kizuna Encounter
Together, these 20 games cover many of SNK's most iconic fighters and give you a solid retro lineup without any extra setup. If you want more titles, SNK has released official USB upgrade files that add games such as Metal Slug 1 and 2. The community has also found or unlocked additional games; see our hidden games page for details. For modding and expanded libraries, check the hack page.
The Arcade Stick Pro's built-in menu lets you browse and launch any of these games from the stick itself. Video output is 720p over HDMI, with options for scanlines and pixel scaling. The stick and eight buttons are laid out in a classic arcade configuration, so playing these titles feels authentic even on a modern TV. If you're considering buying the stick, our review covers build quality, game selection, and whether it's worth the price.
Summary
The Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro includes 20 pre-installed SNK Neo Geo games: six King of Fighters, three Fatal Fury (including Garou), four Samurai Shodown, plus Art of Fighting, World Heroes 2 / 2 Jet / Perfect, Ninja Master's, The Last Blade 2, and Kizuna Encounter. No additional purchase is needed to play these. For more games, use official USB upgrades or community hacks.