Tito from Macho Nacho Productions recently released a video about restoring a rare HiSaturn. Tito showed some cleaning tips and also showed an improved way to perform the FRAM mod via a flex cable from Zaxour. He also compared three Optical Drive Emulators: A new version of the Saroo from JT Studios / Retro Game […]
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The SAROO (SEGA Saturn flash cart) project by TPUinx has been building steam over the past year since our initial coverage, and many folks have picked one up to see what all the fuss is about. From the project’s initial conception a decade ago to its dormancy and revitalization, it finally came to market last […]
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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 […]
