The neokey IS a NEO2 chip, only difference is that its communicating via USB. That means only 1 wire to solder. Neokey does not play EA Sports backups. I own a NEO key for a couple of weeks now and I must say that I'm pleased. EVERY backup I make works fine, and all my old PSX stuff works great. I don't really like sportsgames so the EA thing doesn't bother me. O yeah, other EA titles will work on a Neokey like Quake III etc.
