I'm wondering if the Neo Geo 2 & 3 bit was some kind of misunderstanding or translation error
It would seem so, but then it does appear to be somewhat related to new hardware, though the strategy to me seems a little bewildering. I can only speculate, and put no real faith in what I'm about to say, but I think the only way that SNK can bring out a new console and make money from software, seeing as the current gen platform strategy seems to be working fine, is if it concerns cart based media, with games being of the 2d category, maybe pixel art orientated , but it would be a system that would appeal to those who are interested in classic style traditional gaming. Something like the Ouya but supported by a company with stripes.