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Something that’s been dormant for nearly a decade has just broken from the ice. A few days ago on February 13, 2023, tpunix started adding new commits to a Saturn flash cart project that was thought to be dead 8 years ago, and it surprised folks when it popped up in their notifications. SAROO is […]
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A new method for running code on SEGA Saturn off an SD card has been developed — and it works via the Player 2 controller port… In early September, Murzik posted a thread on SegaXtreme detailing his invention, which he calls the SDLoader. It involves stripping a Saturn controller or controller extension cord and wiring it to […]
Will of Will’s Console Modifications recently released his SaturnSwitch mod kit which allows you to install the Fenrir ODE (Optical Drive Emulator) into the Sega Saturn while also retaining the original optical drive so that you can continue to play your physical disc based Saturn game collection. So it's official. The world's first Saturn that […]
Will’s Console Mods will be opening a new batch of orders for the “SaturnSwitcher” this Monday March 21st at 1:30PM NYC time. This device allows you to keep your original optical drive in place alongside the Fenrir Optical Drive Emulator, which is not included. The SD card has been relocated to the expansion slot in […]
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Although it was really meant for save game storage and RAM upgrades, it could easily be argued that the most important use of the Sega Saturn’s cartridge slot is facilitating 3rd party enhancement carts. These carts can—in addition to enabling cheat codes and providing additional save storage and RAM expansion functionality—perform the noble task of […]
The latest update for the Fenrir ODE was released a few days ago and it brings bug fixes as well as a few new features. Sega Saturn enthusiasts who own one should definitely look into this firmware as it makes the user experience much nicer. Due to the small differences between hardware revisions, Fenrir has […]
Greg from LaserBear has just completed a project that replaces the rear battery door in your Sega Saturn, with a 3D-printed door that includes a SPDIF jack. This is designed to provide a convenient, no-cut solution for anyone performing a digital audio mod on a Saturn. The kit includes the door and SPDIF board/jack, but […]
