Sega saturn reddit The subreddit for everything Sega Dreamcast. That plus a 1TB SSD which can be had for ~85 dollars on sell will hold any and all Saturn games, a complete set for all regions. Reply reply Roboclerk • So go ahead; share your Diamond Dynasty triumphs, your Road to the Show career, or tell us how you plan on taking your franchise to the Fall Classic! Reddit Community for fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Pretty handy if you want to store your high scores (or especially ghost laps) without taking up a ton of space Doesn’t answer your question, but Fwiw, the standard Saturn multi tap has a much longer cord than the s-bomb. So it's a solid peripheral, but there's just 53 votes, 46 comments. The Sega Saturn[a][b] is a home video game console developed by Sega and released on November 22, 1994, in Japan, May 11, 1995, in North America, and July 8, 1995, in Europe. So it's a solid peripheral, but there's just 57 votes, 111 comments. Game compatibility is honestly better than I expected. 3 - Create a custom one using a tool like this 4 - Copy the generated paylist file to the Playlists folder in RA. The 3d one is a solid maybe and I lean toward it. The Saturn controller on the other hand, even the one that came with my used unit (which is at least 28 years old) still feels perfect and I have no issues with it Share Add a Comment Sort by: Best Open comment sort options Best Top New Controversial Old Q&A r/Sega_Saturn:I've been a mod for quite a few of the retrogaming (and other adjacent) subs here for a long time -- even if kind of dormant recently. Saturn in Japan received well over 1,000 official titles, with all sorts of variations and presses (Take the beloved visual novel YU-NO for example, which got over a dozen pressings of it's case for unique insert 188 votes, 49 comments. It's a place to share ideas, tips, tricks or secrets as well as show off collections. It was Sega's most succesful console in Japan by far, which gave it lots of Japanese exclusives and anime tie-ins, making it instantly attractive to a certain niche of gamers. I feel their quality went beyond my expectations and is worth every penny. Can anyone tell me what specific files are needed & how do I place them in? I downloaded many Sega saturn bios zips, unzipped them, & tried dragging and dropping them into the bios folder but the games will not launch. I've heard that there's no real difference in video or sound quality, but at this point, considering the age of the Saturn, my biggest concern is reliability. A Sub-Reddit for all things Sega Saturn. 15 votes, 20 comments. Thanks for the effort. Jul 4, 2015 · Even though I loved my MegaDrive and GameGear and tons of Sega arcade games from the early 80's onwards, the Saturn was the system that made me a huge Sega fan. Where are some good sites where I can get some ROMs, and some English Patches? I tried to force myself to like the retrobit saturn controller. There are also tabs for popular games and retro games, with retro games being defined as older than Gamecube and DS. You won't get thumbnails or screenshots Please do not learn on your SEGA Saturn. What emulators would you suggest for me? One last thing to note is that some Japanese Sega Ages games (Space Harrier, Out Run, and maybe another game) don't work correctly on Model 2 consoles, unless if you play the re-print version with the sound glitch fixed. 81 votes, 39 comments. There's also a real fundamental issue specifically with the Sega Saturn where the amount of games far out-number working consoles. Haven't used any of the scanline or smoothing features, as I like the Saturn looking sharp. 29K subscribers in the SegaSaturn community. I'm interested in having physical copies of the games and I don't mind paying to have them look nice, instead of just burning games myself. 48 votes, 70 comments. The first I ever heard of a Saroo was in a SegaLord YouTube video. I like Kronos x86 (Windows) when it comes to resolution upscaling and other graphic improvements. I use a MODE and the Saturn Savegame Copier to backup saves. The s-bomb’s cord is laughably short. A lot of Saturn games are very niche and you either love them or don't understand why they are well liked in the first place. This can be used for games that depend on a specific BIOS. Sampling Saturn 352 Interpolation: Sharp V-Sync: Frame Lock I think these give the best results. In my opinion, PSX reached its celing without a doubt in its later years, Sega Saturn instead had to struggle a lot to have its potential covered to this day. The Saturn has a dual- CPU architecture and eight processors. Does anyone know which emulator I can get off the discover page for sega Saturn or do I have to find it off a site? Good reproduction site for Saturn games? I just got a Saturn and I'm looking to get some reproductions of the more expensive games I'll never be able to afford. But I need some ROMs so I can play games. I noticed for Saturn there are a lot of Japanese exclusives missing like 3x3 Eyes or Advanced World War. 158 votes, 149 comments. Thoughts from Sega Saturn owners who had a Saturn back when it was commercially available 1994-2000. But what if the Sega Saturn was released BEFORE the PlayStation and Nintendo 64, and it got all the hype and praise it's two main competitors had? Archived post. Is it worth buying a Sega Saturn? Thinking of picking up the console (never had it growing up). It's best 3d games were the first party sega games because only the sega developers knew how to effectively program for the system. I’ve tried using the Xbox Series X with 25 votes, 33 comments. Afaik, this guy who reverse engineered the Saturn and throwed his results back in 2016 opened a door to new developers to find that celining, so maybe if the system have interest we would I'm considering a Bluetooth one for my Switch and PC (no longer own a Saturn). So, as I posted before on here, I'm considering getting a MODE for my Saturn. At least, according to my knowledge. true0 - Double check and follow a tutorial to make sure all Saturn BIOS files are correctly installed in RA. Then you have the Beetle Saturn core, which is based on the PC emulator known as Mednafen, this core is very accurate but is also very demanding on specs. I've got a saturn and am using a satiator to play games, and I wanna get a RAM cartridge so I can play all games available for the system. Diving back into the world of Sega Saturn, not sure what to play. 02 graphics library that sadly came way too late in the system's life but was heavily optimized for rendering 3D graphics on the Saturn. 28K subscribers in the SegaSaturn community. I've seen both 1 and 4 MB RAM carts available, would a 4 MB cart support everything? SEGA Saturn on Retroid Pocket 2 Plus - What I'm most excited for! I know we are all looking forward to really reliable N64 and Dreamcast on a small 3:4 Handheld - the RP2+, but it's the prospect of [Potentially] running a lot of Sega Saturn that has me most exited beyond that. Just returned an 8bitdo M30 because it wasn't quite good enough. What are some recommendations you have for games to help the library feel special or just more complete? We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Hello, I'm looking at prices of the various ODE/SD card loaders available for Saturn and the Fenrir seems like the most cost-effective. Sony, eager to spite SEGA after it spurned the Playstation, waited for the right moment to release its system and offered it for a hundred dollars less. Any recommendations for must play Saturn games? 29K subscribers in the SegaSaturn community. The standalone app is paid or free, depending where you grab it from. I highly recommend checking out u/prog Yabause is okay but it isn't as good as the YabaSanshiro core. Looking at the systems library a lot seems cross-platformed with the PlayStation. One issue is A huge thank you to Plissken & nervetower. trueReply reply ThePyrotechnicCroc • Indeed Reply reply More replies Red-Zaku- • Most 2D fighting games have superior frame rates and more frame of animation Lunar Silver Star Story on Saturn has higher EXP and gold rewards from enemies, more balanced enemy difficulty, better music, and more background animations compared to PS1 Grandia also has better textures 60 votes, 167 comments. trueMode is next on my list. Did you happen to check the compatibility thread for your emulators to see if the game is playable? For Sega Saturn on the Saturn, GameFAQs presents a message board for game discussion and help. Just look around on YouTube for what Saturn games tickle your fancy. This is a re-release of Robert Broglia's Sega Saturn emulator on android now using the Mednafen code, so better performance across the board. My recommendation is that if you have a powerful phone, SD860 at the very least, then try out the Beetle Saturn core in Retroarch. 57 votes, 161 comments. Keep in mind the PS1 games were ports of the Saturn originals, and not only does the Saturn handle the sprite work much better but I swear the games sound better on Saturn than the do PS1. 111 votes, 39 comments. The Sega Saturn arrived way too early, with way too high a price. From the standpoint of what made a game great at that time, 3d graphics, the Saturn was weak. Hi guys, I just wanted to get your take on the Sega Saturn Saroo Cartridge I have seen on ebay and Aliexpress. Differently from the more popular ODEs (Optical Drive Emulator) such as RHEA, MODE or the more popular Fenrir, the SAROO uses the Saturn’s cartridge slot (the same slot you use to increase the console’s RAM capacity, save storage and So far I have tried Kronos: Worked but had horrid audio and visual issues Yaba Sanshiro: Deep fried audio, doesn't detect dpad input, horrid visual issues and crashes a lot. Any other pros? Thanks in advance for any This is the best Saturn controller I've ever had. I own US model 1 Sega Saturn and model 2 white Japanese Saturn too. Is Saroo Worth While? Hi guys, I just wanted to get your take on the Sega Saturn Saroo Cartridge I have seen on ebay and Aliexpress. 20 votes, 55 comments. While SoJ was going straight for Saturn after MegaDrive, SoA wanted to beat the Genesis horse a bit longer by releasing an add on that it hoped would be purchased by every Genesis owner. I've had a couple minor audio issues here and there and one game would not load so far (Space Hulk). However, it's hit or miss regarding games that work without glitches/bugs or work at all. Then here comes a 2D powerhouse in the Saturn yet Virtua Figher was the pack-in game?!? I think Sega didn't know what to think at the time. This almost felt like Sega's answer to Final Fantasy VII, and in many ways it's arguably just as 30 votes, 51 comments. I have the choice between a Model 1 or 2 Saturn for what I believe to be a pretty good price ($40). I was curious to to know what settings people were using to get optimal quality. And the retrobit feels like a flimsy cheap toy. Best way to get a region free Saturn? I'm in the UK, and I completely despise 50hz, so what's my best option for getting NTSC-U/J Saturn discs up and running? I've heard that Pal Saturn hardware is troublesome, so is it better for me just to import a jap saturn for cheap? Also which Saturn model is the best? Sega Saturn ROMS? Hey everyone! I have a question; When it comes to Sega Saturn, outside the sticky posts, I noticed it's difficult to find roms, just needed a little help in the right direction and if any other insights anyone wishes to share please do. Lots of great RPGs and SHMUPs which was what we enjoyed at the time, plus Virtua Fighter 2, great racing games (Daytona USA, Sega Rally) and Saturn Bomberman (the best bomberman ever made). Collections, questions, finds, pictures, games, Homebrew, videos, anything DC related. So far, for my tastes, I am using: 1080P Over H. It excels at genres that were considered outdated back in the day, like 2D action games, but now look like a million dollars. I personally can't decide which one I like more! Share Sort by: Best Open comment sort options Add a Comment Fair-Second7276 • Retrobit makes great officially licensed Saturn controllers. Use CHDMAN for that. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. My friend had a Saturn when we were in our teens and we had a blast with it. It just costs money. Definitely get tall Nintendo switch thumb caps tho. There are some cool games that use it. This is the most complete and advanced version of the game for Sega Saturn with many quality changes compared to the original. Image one: My Model 1 Japanese Sega Saturn + SAROO cartridge. Thank you. There's a few things that need to be fixed in firmware but 9 out of 10 on execution with the hardware. For some reason, Saturn games look terrible on emulators for me. Sega Saturn is an acquired taste. Is this just due to the Saturn having poor emulation or something else? TL;DR: Sega Saturn hasn't been the show stopping system I was hoping it would be for me so far with Nights into Dreams and Panzer Dragoon Zwei. The Master System saw its greatest success in Europe, the Genesis did really great in North America but Sega in Japan was third behind Nintendo and NEC with the Turbographx. . I think most folks can learn how to do basic soldering tasks, but you really should have a good intuition for how solder behaves and practice with various techniques before taking on rework of old boards. Although a little bare-bones, it plays better than most of its contemporaries. The MODE can backup the entire Saturn system save memory as a single file to a MicroSD card, but the Savegame Copier lets you backup individual savegames from either the Saturn's memory or a memory cart to a MicroSD card. Looking into getting a Sega Saturn, but the prices of games are quite high. I currently use a Scart cable through the ossc but I would like to get rid of the ossc all together if possible. Unfortunately, still there's no emulator for Saturn that would be so problems free like Redream for Dreamcast. As the title says, I'm looking for some Sega Saturn roms I'd preferably like nights into dreams and blazing rangers but I'm struggling to find any files that work on Yabause Rename your Saturn bios file to boot. BizHawk: Worked great up until it stopped detecting my video driver and refused to detect it. What could they have done differently to save it from being a total failure? 57 votes, 161 comments. Are there any sites that come highly recommended? Hello! I’ve been looking to go back and play some Saturn games that I missed out on, and thought it might be a better financial decision for now to try emulating it on one of my existing consoles that to get a used one and an ODE. 1 - Normalize your ROM collection to CHD files. If it's a worthwhile purchase to save money on games and protect our valuable games and disc drives. It can be used on 2 panzer games, racing games, doom style fps games (powerslave especially) and some other misc stuff like nights and dark savior. I see videos from a few years back saying stuff around the lines of “it’s fairly common so you can pick it up for around $20” but when I check the price it’s $80. You will need their Saturn A/V Port Adapter to go along with the Genesis 2 component cables. This is a common concern in PC Engine/Sega CD circles, to that point I recommend the Apple SuperDrive portable drive. If it tells you anything, there were no third party games for the Saturn at its launch; they just weren't available yet. This is not a 3D pad replacement, that will be the Dreamcast controller when it comes out late There are Five tabs that link directly to collections based on console and publisher, these include Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, Sega, and the PC. I recently picked up the 5X and I am enjoying with the Saturn. All you need is the regular style Saturn controller. Unlike traditional patching methods which generally rely on specific tools and/or disc images, SSPs can be applied to any valid image and can even be used with original game SAROO, is a WIP flashcart/EverDrive developed by the talented Chinese developer tpunix and his team to be used in the Sega Saturn, and the first of its kind. So, considering reliability as the primary factor, which of the two models is best? 45 votes, 42 comments. trueI've been getting into retro gaming recently and the Sega Saturn is on my radar as a potential system. Top 25 Sega Saturn Games Panzer Dragoon Saga- I honestly had a really hard time picking a "Greatest" Saturn game, I almost put my personal favorite in the top spot, however I sat back and considered just how fantastic PDS truly is, and how it carved its own unique place in video game history. Any recommendations for must play North American Sega Saturn exclusives? A Sub-Reddit for all things Sega Saturn. It is hands-down the best, most polished setup available. rom in the same directory as the CD image. Been looking for a few days but cannot find a link to the region free BIOS, anyone have a working link to the binary files that I could program on an EPROM myself? 11 votes, 10 comments. 18 votes, 15 comments. I know it's already on PS1 in the states, but I want the Saturn I own US model 1 Sega Saturn and model 2 white Japanese Saturn too. Most importantly it's a place for game enthusiasts and collectors to keep video game history alive. The Sega Saturn is a gold mine full of excellent games, a lot of them rare AF. That said, it does have a certain cheesy Ed Wood charm, so that might make it more fun. I grew up with the PS1 and never liked the controller, it’s ass and doesn’t feel responsive at all. Previously, I've had a Fenrir on a Saturn I sold, and decided to go this route for my next Saturn. So the Dreamcast is more versatile in that regard. So Saturn it is, because i don't give a shit about Xbox. org, for making and releasing the English patch for the Baroque for the Sega Saturn, if you aren't aware, they also were the ones to release the English patch for the PS1 enhanced edition of Baroque too. 72 votes, 93 comments. I tried to force myself to like the retrobit saturn controller. The latest beta version is included with the Kingdom Grand Prix English translation patch. Hi all! I've had a few weeks to play with the Saroo and I have to say that I really really enjoy it. 55 votes, 31 comments. Would anyone know if there is a download for an English patched Version of Princess Crown, which would be compatible with the latest version of Pseudo Saturn? And where I would be able to download it? It would be greatly appreciated! 30 votes, 10 comments. I cannot seem to find any decent guides on the bios files for Sega Saturn games on emudeck. and die hard arcade lol. I would LOVE to see a comparison of PSX Tomb Raider to Saturn Tomb Raider, if most of Saturn Tomb Raider's rendering code was ported to Sega's SGL 3. But I've come to terms with the fact that the 8-Bitdo controller is better built. There are Five tabs that link directly to collections based on console and publisher, these include Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, Sega, and the PC. PSA - Sega Saturn Redump set on the Internet Archive is permanently going offline on 24th September 2020. [table of compatible BIOS hashes] Note: You can also place a file named cd_bios. What model Sega Saturn did you buy? (if unsure: System color and are the buttons round or oval?) Also have you tried putting a disc in, then powering it on with the lid closed? I had a Saturn that would only detect discs on boot up because the lid sensor was "modded". The arcade ports of the games i mentioned are worth it because they're much better on Saturn thanks to additional exclusive content, some reworked graphics, etc. I make use of it via Virtuabox with ImageBurn and the burns have all worked flawlessly, with the 2x speed option being the sweet spot it seems. I often change between the two. and loads of arcade puzzle games if you're into that. However, I’m not sure which console would be the best to try emulating Saturn on, and which setup might work the best. rom and place it in the games/Saturn/ folder. Mednafen or the equivalent saturn core in retroarch, that would be beetle saturn, it was updated some time ago and now it's the same as the standalone version of mednafen, it runs every saturn game i tried on it flawlessly. 2 - Delete Retroarch's Saturn play list. neocities. The LUNAR games on Saturn are also - in my opinion - much better than what was released on PS1. I personally use the HD Retrovision Sega Genesis 2 YPbPr Component Cable with their HD Retrovision Sega Saturn A/V Port Adapter. Were these left out intentionally or did they get added to redump more recently? The Saturn is hardcore gaming at its finest. I know it's already on PS1 in the states, but I want the Saturn Sega Saturn HDMI solution I'm looking for an HDMI solution for the Sega saturn, with the release of the retro gem I have HDMI mods for every single console I own which is basically every single mainstream console except the Sega Saturn. The Saturn flopped in America because of infighting between Sega of America and Sega of Japan. Basic changes to the «Ultimate» version of the game: Fully translation into English (text + speech) - PSP ver; Restoration of translucency of many objects; Direct access to the global map; Finalization of the global map; Restoration of the original proportions of The only way to experience Guardian Heroes and Radian Silvergun is either on the Sega Saturn or getting them on XBLA. Regardless of Fenrir or MODE I highly recommend getting the 3D prints from laserbear or printing your own (he provides his files for There were many external factors that caused the Saturn to flip, but most of it was on Sega. To me it always felt like the true successor to We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. 107 votes, 58 comments. Am hoping to find something with a dpad as good as the Saturn controller's. So come and join one of the largest internet forums for video game collecting! 18 votes, 71 comments. SEGA even pushed back long faithful companies such as Working Designs, whom eventually jump ship to Sony and taking the work they were performing on LUNAR Silver Star Complete for Saturn with them (originally the LUNAR remakes came on Saturn and were ported to PS1). Trying to decided wether I want a Dreamcast or Saturn. Anyone have an idea why using the -target ntsc-vcd option with ffmpeg would create verry choppy and studdery video on my saturn? The converted files play perfectly fine on my pc, and the bitrate is spot on 1150k. Can someone give me a breakdown on what it was like owning a Saturn during it's run and Saturn collecting throughout the years. Basically the sega 3d fighters (and dead or alive), sega 3d racers, sega ages ports, light gun games (virtua cop 1 and 2 and house of the dead), 2d fighters from capcom and snk, and a plethora of shooters/shoot em ups. This is the definitive Reddit source for video game collectors or those who would like to start collecting interactive entertainment. Specially for its generation. Is it worth it or is there an emulator console that would be better worth my money? Need help from the community with pros and cons for everything i should know before i take the plunge! 😂 Sep 26, 2024 · Updated on September 26, 2024, by PJ Molloy: The Sega Saturn may be old, but many of its games still hold up remarkably. Image two: SAROO’s loader menu Image three: compatibility list, page 1 Image four: compatibility list, part 2 Image five: compatibility list, part 3 Download: [Instructions guide/review + compatibility list + Links] Share Add a Comment Sort by: Best Open comment sort options Best Sega Saturn Patcher Patches in SSP format are for use with Sega Saturn Patcher. Are there any areas where the Fenrir is significantly worse than other solutions? I've seen one possible advantage is the ability to keep the disc drive intact on certain models of Saturn when the Fenrir is installed. I'm aware that there's a fan translation in the works, but I don't want to wait. I lived through that era of gaming without knowing anyone with a Saturn. Just remember if you wanna play Japanese games on an American system you're gonna need an action replay or a Japanese Sega Saturn. How different is Grandia? Hey all, As I expand my Saturn collection, I'm noticing the lack of English RPGs, or RPGs in general, or affordable RPGs, or affordable games Anyway, I wanna get grandia. Nov 21, 2024 · No that is more than fast enough for Saturn. Death Crimson was named the worst Saturn game in the 2000 JP Sega Saturn Magazine poll. Blast Processing! Welcome to the Sega Genesis Community on Reddit! Talk about the Sega Genesis/Megadrive, games, peripherals, and upcoming projects! Please stay on topic, and enjoy! 28K subscribers in the SegaSaturn community. Grandia falls into this boat also. I started and even took over a few dormant subs and worked with /u/zadocpaet to help build a broad community We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. I love these topics, and how our digital "ancestors" solved hard problems, and how we've build a continuum of interest with their work. Part of the fifth generation of video game consoles, it is the successor to the successful Genesis. Its games are in CD-ROM format, including several ports of Sega Rally Championship: The epitome of mid-90s arcade racing with tight controls, a fantastic soundtrack and 3D visuals with a solid frame rate. This means this compatibility list applies to any ARM device running Linux/Emulation Station, with similar or higher specs Sega Saturn is an acquired taste. We've added a few more must-play recommendations, including a bone-chilling horror title and a Zelda-like action RPG. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Reason for doing this is because the Yabasanshiro and uoYabause compatibility lists don't apply to Yabasanshiro on ARM Linux. Since I haven't seen anyone do this yet, I decided to start a compatibility list for Saturn games running on the Arc-S (Linux boot for Arc-D). Anyone know why prices have skyrocketed? Which caused Sega to make the Dreamcast, which sold worse, and led Sega to become a third party development team. You can't just put someone in front of a Saturn and expect them to have fun. ozyf qgfltovm rqxgyt mlyq negrrcx nff khlo wygqv owzbt wsv lrpzx ovml dtqe nvecsoy dlbh