Unico USA Arcade Product Timeline (2020–2025)

Below is a concise, date-stamped rundown of Unico USA’s arcade-focused hardware line so far (2020 – 2025). Everything is listed in the order fans first saw, could pre-order, or could buy each item.

Our Milestones

  • Aug 11 2020

    MVSX Home Arcade cabinet announced – website goes live

    ¾-scale Neo-Geo unit with 50 licensed SNK titles; October 2020 launch window set

  • Oct 2020

    MVSX ships to buyers

    First production run reaches U.S. retailers and early adopters (Unico’s debut arcade product)

  • Jun 23 2023

    Phoenix Series 4∶3 LCD “CRT-replacement” monitors launch (ULM26 & ULM19)

    Drop-in JAMMA-ready displays aimed at restoring full-size cabs; 26-inch model priced at $299

  • Nov 18 2023

    Nova Blast City candy cab unveiled at IAAPA Expo & KC Retro

    Modern Japanese-style sit-down cabinet shown publicly for the first time

  • Dec 20 2023

    Nova Blast U2 / U4 pre-orders open – $999 base, $1,399 “Deluxe”

    Two-player (U2) and four-player (U4) SKUs

  • Oct 2024

    Production Nova Blast units enter U.S. distribution

    First production units enter USA and clear customs and QA inspection at warehouse

  • Nov 2024

    “In-country inspection” update

    Cabinets clearing final QA in the U.S. and commence shipping to customers

  • Nov 29 2024

    Unico Pocket 4″ handheld released (launch price $79.99)

    960 × 720 IPS screen, ARM A53 SoC, 40 licensed Neo-Geo games on ROM

  • Dec 9 2024

    Retail/online street date for Unico Pocket

    Amazon listing pegs the formal North-American release at this date

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