{"product_id":"japanese-version-neogeo-aes-metal-slug-pre-order-nov-2026","title":"Japanese Version - NEOGEO AES+ Metal Slug  [Pre-Order Nov 2026 - Postponed to Sep 2027 by Manufacturer]","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"headLine1 headLine1-borderTop\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJAPANESE VERSION - NEOGEO AES+ METAL SLUG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE ULTIMATE RUN-AND-GUN ARCADE ACTION!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Release Date Update\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe release of this product has been postponed to September 2027 by the manufacturer. Thank you for your patience and understanding.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding. Any further updates provided by the manufacturer will be reflected on this product page.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Jump Ichiban Team\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLock and load for one of the most explosive run-and-gun shooters ever created. Metal Slug on the NEOGEO AES+ brings the legendary 1996 arcade classic home in its original, uncompromising form - packed with stunning hand-drawn animation, tight controls and non-stop action. Join Marco and Tarma as they battle through enemy lines, rescue POWs and take on General Morden’s forces across deserts, jungles and military strongholds. Blast through waves of soldiers, tanks, aircraft and massive bosses using heavy machine guns, rocket launchers, flamethrowers and the iconic Metal Slug tank itself. 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