# Neo-Geo CD Special

> 1995 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q17635669](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17635669)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/neo-geo-cd-special

## Summary
Neo-Geo CD Special is a 1995 demo disc for the Neo Geo CD video game console. It was distributed on a compact disc and serves as a collection of game demos showcasing titles on the Neo Geo platform.

## Key Facts
- Publication date: 1995
- Platform: Neo Geo CD
- Instance of: demo disc
- Distribution format: compact disc
- NeoGeoSoft ID: neocdsp
- Lutris game ID: neo-geo-cd-special
- GameSpot game ID: neo-geo-cd-special
- VGList video game ID: 21548
- GamerProfiles game ID: MV5w
- Internet Game Database game ID: neo-geo-cd-special
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/1q5glq9v5
- Wikipedia languages: French

## FAQs
### Q: What is Neo-Geo CD Special?
A: Neo-Geo CD Special is a 1995 demo disc for the Neo Geo CD video game console. It contains a collection of game demos showcasing titles available on the Neo Geo platform.

### Q: When was Neo-Geo CD Special released?
A: Neo-Geo CD Special was published in 1995. It was distributed on compact disc as part of the marketing for Neo Geo CD games.

### Q: What games are featured on Neo-Geo CD Special?
A: The specific games featured on the Neo-Geo CD Special demo disc are not detailed in the provided source material. As a demo disc, it would have contained playable portions of various Neo Geo CD titles.

### Q: Is Neo-Geo CD Special compatible with other Neo Geo systems?
A: Neo-Geo CD Special is specifically designed for the Neo Geo CD platform. It would not be compatible with the original Neo Geo AES cartridge system or the Neo Geo MVS arcade hardware.

## Why It Matters
Neo-Geo CD Special holds historical significance as a promotional tool for SNK's Neo Geo CD platform in the mid-1990s. Demo discs like this served as crucial marketing materials that allowed potential customers to experience a taste of games before purchasing full versions. In an era before widespread internet access and digital demos, these physical discs were vital for publishers to showcase their software libraries. The Neo Geo CD Special represents an important moment in gaming history when the industry was transitioning from cartridges to optical media, highlighting both the technological possibilities and marketing strategies of the time. For collectors and retro gaming enthusiasts, such demo discs have become valuable artifacts that provide insight into how games were promoted during this transitional period.

## Notable For
- Being a specialized demo disc specifically designed for the Neo Geo CD console in 1995
- Its distribution on compact disc format when the Neo Geo CD was a newer platform technology
- Serving as a collection of game demos that showcases titles available on the Neo Geo platform
- Having unique identification across multiple gaming databases and platforms
- Being preserved in multiple international gaming databases as a reference point for Neo Geo CD history

## Body
### Overview
Neo-Geo CD Special is a 1995 demo disc for the Neo Geo CD video game console. It is categorized as a demo disc, which is a commercially distributed optical disc containing a collection of video game demos.

### Technical Specifications
- Platform: Neo Geo CD
- Distribution Format: Compact disc
- Publication Date: 1995

### Identification
The entity is tracked across multiple gaming databases with the following identifiers:
- NeoGeoSoft ID: neocdsp
- Lutris Game ID: neo-geo-cd-special
- GameSpot Game ID: neo-geo-cd-special
- VGList Video Game ID: 21548
- GamerProfiles Game ID: MV5w
- Internet Game Database Game ID: neo-geo-cd-special
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/1q5glq9v5

### Digital Presence
The entity has a presence in one Wikipedia language:
- Available in: French

## References

1. GameSpot
2. Q124398839