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Sega Saturn Appreciation and Emulation Thread
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Mama Robotnik
Member
Beautiful thread.
I don't have much to contribute as my only foray into Sega Saturn emulation was limited to running my original Christmas NiGHTS disk on an emulator a few years ago, but I look forward to contributions, configs and screenshots.
Given that most of the Saturn's incredible lineup has never been rereleased and is only remembered by a select few, I support any (legal) methods than allow gamers a chance to play on them.
I don't have much to contribute as my only foray into Sega Saturn emulation was limited to running my original Christmas NiGHTS disk on an emulator a few years ago, but I look forward to contributions, configs and screenshots.
Given that most of the Saturn's incredible lineup has never been rereleased and is only remembered by a select few, I support any (legal) methods than allow gamers a chance to play on them.
cj_iwakura
Member
Appreciate the sentiment, but nothing beats the real thing.
My Saturn's always hooked up.
I think it looks good in HD, too. Better audio quality than my PS3, no less.
My Saturn's always hooked up.
I think it looks good in HD, too. Better audio quality than my PS3, no less.
I need to do some lag tests on SSF. It seems like a good emulator overall, though. Good enough to leave my Saturn at my parent's house and just bring my games with me.
I haven't done a lot of Saturn emulation, though. I actually think that most of the platform's best games are arcade ports, and in just about all of those cases, I would much rather emulate the arcade game than the Saturn port.
Next time I need to play a real-deal Saturn exclusive, though (I've been considering buying Assault Suits Leynos 2), I'll most likely be using SSF.
I'd actually much rather emulate the Saturn on a PC monitor than use the real hardware on an HDTV. :x
Obviously, nothing beats the original hardware on an SD CRT.
I haven't done a lot of Saturn emulation, though. I actually think that most of the platform's best games are arcade ports, and in just about all of those cases, I would much rather emulate the arcade game than the Saturn port.
Next time I need to play a real-deal Saturn exclusive, though (I've been considering buying Assault Suits Leynos 2), I'll most likely be using SSF.
cj_iwakura said:
I'd actually much rather emulate the Saturn on a PC monitor than use the real hardware on an HDTV. :x
Obviously, nothing beats the original hardware on an SD CRT.
Presumably you also have a nice stock of batteries for it.
cj_iwakura
Member
Nope. Import Adapter/RAM cart.
shadyspace
Banned
I like how a lot of people still think Saturn emulation is some sort of giant hassle.
I don't think it ever allowed for real-deal 240p, but few emulators do. I think it does still force a specific screen res, though, and I'm assuming that's what you mean.
shadyspace said:
lol, yeah, it's been good for something like half a decade, too.
Error Macro
Member
Option>Screen>Force Aspect Ratio = check
Option>Screen>Wide Screen = uncheck
Please
Option>Screen>Wide Screen = uncheck
Please
brollyman2k
Member
does anybody know if Dragon Force or Panzer Dragoon Saga run clean on this emulator? i'm tempted to dig out my copies from storage if they do
bob_arctor
Tough_Smooth
PDS: I've played through until the 2nd disc and never had any issues.
brollyman2k
Member
SkyMasterson
Member
The Saga Saturn is indeed a damn fine console, if only because it gave us Astal!
Takamura-San
Member
If anything is going to come out of this thread it should be a comprehensive guide into using SSF.
I have tried every other month and i still find it very difficult to set up.
Also, why are you emulating XVSF?
Is not hard to find better alternatives.
I have tried every other month and i still find it very difficult to set up.
Also, why are you emulating XVSF?
Is not hard to find better alternatives.
U n i o n 0015
Member
Anyone have a good walkthrough of how to setup the emulator? I could never get it to work with my orignal discs. I really wish that Sega would re-release more of the Saturn library.
Why is that?I read this thread title and it made me realize that I miss Segata Sanshiro. Dude left after a DKC: Returns post
bob_arctor
Tough_Smooth
SSF: you need bios files and to point SSF to your CD/DVD drive (which I think it recognized automatically as an option IIRC). Using a virtual drive is more or less the same thing but there you would need to deal with making cue sheets, though not always. Also make sure you set the region to the correct setting for whatever game you are playing. A way around this is to track down Saturn Region Patcher and patch everything to one region so you don't have to bother on a per game basis.
Here is a tutorial I found that helped, except I used DeamonTools for virtual drive and imgburn to rip my games.
Wait, seriously? You download the emulator, configure your gamepad/keyboard inputs then load your game. Just like every emulator ever.
I always felt like I was learning something from reading a Segata post in the sales threads, and he seemed like a cool guy. His final post came after an argument about Donkey Kong Country, and him just throwing the towel in.
Elginer
Member
Amen to this. Astal was/is fucking awesome. Can we get an HD remake of this Sega, please?!
Genesis Knight
Member
Saturn looks super hot on HDTVs with the RGB SCART + Component converter. Too bad it doesn't work with your TV, OP.
Been buying a ton of Saturn recently. Latest fave is Soukyugurentai Otokuyo.
Been buying a ton of Saturn recently. Latest fave is Soukyugurentai Otokuyo.
Upsidedown Fuji
Member
Such fond memories of playing with my Saturn and I still play it. I was one of the few kids at my school to have one while most others had their playstations. I turned many to VF2 and Sega Rally fans.
Love this game. Recently sold off some of my rarer Saturn shmups like Radiant and Hyper Duel, but I refused to part with this. One of the few Raizing games I really like.
Yep I was quite disappointed, I'm only hearing good about how good SCART looks.
I quickly tried Dragon Force and Guardian Heroes, both works without any problem I'll try PDS later, there's other game I'd like to test before:
Agreed, with time, shit will get costy.
Dog Problems
Banned
If my Saturn ever craps out I'll definitely be going the way of emulation to play my games rather than track down another system.
Theonik
Member
I'm asking because I couldn't for the life of me ever get it to work with my CRT monitor, seems to still be the case with 0.12R3. The applications doesn't seem to support anything below 1024x768 so when I try to set my monitor to 640x480 (which is a 2x2 linear scale of the Saturn native res) it crashes.
Will try to experiment some more, see if I can get this to work.
Unless, of course, you are playing a Saturn game that supported widescreen, like NiGHTs or Panzer Dragoon Zwei.Option>Screen>Force Aspect Ratio = check
Option>Screen>Wide Screen = uncheck
Please
Yeah, it's the single most critical flaw with SSF. I have a nice SD CRT setup for native res retro gaming and SSF refuses to work with it. It will also crash if you have a 2nd or 3rd display attached with a resolution bellow 800x600.
The most you can do is use the video card's S-Video out and set the TV to 800x600: the GPU will downscale to 480i automatically behind the scenes.
Sixfortyfive
He who pursues two rabbits gets two rabbits.
Dragon Force works fine. I've played it to completion on the emulator before.
Dragon Force II works as well, but you might have to tweak some obscure settings to prevent the game from crashing during 200-troop battles.
He blew his top off at some post in Sales Age and just up and left. It was quite a head-scratcher to me, as I've always assumed during my 5 years on GAF that if you've ever bothered to read a Sales Age thread for anything more substantial and intelligent than funny GIFs, you were doing it wrong. I thought he was smarter than that. Seemed like a cool guy.
cj_iwakura
Member
Almost any 2D game is.
ss_lemonade
Member
About DF2, wasn't there a fan translation of the game in the works? I remember reading about how progress was just on and off. Latest I saw was that development was still underway. Even saw some screenshots with english text
Theonik
Member
Unfortunately my new 560Ti doesn't have S-Video out (and the fact it's a monitor limits me to VGA anyway)
They really need to sort this out.
I can't seem to get Loaded to run at all, either the actual disc or an image.
I have two copies of the disc, too, and neither worked, but I think I remember something different happening with each so I guess it could be the discs. I'll have to hook up my console sometime soon and check them out.
I have two copies of the disc, too, and neither worked, but I think I remember something different happening with each so I guess it could be the discs. I'll have to hook up my console sometime soon and check them out.
jeremy1456
Junior Member
Emulation is cool but I really have to say that real thing is much better.
It's the main reason I keep an SDTV around.
And the Saturn is seriously one of the greatest consoles ever.
It's the main reason I keep an SDTV around.
And the Saturn is seriously one of the greatest consoles ever.
cj_iwakura
Member
It's still in the works, I'm testing and Sixfortyfive's on the team for it.
I'd like to see this happening, I like DF, but I always was on the fence importing the sequel because I prefer understanding the story, especially in an RPG like this one. I have no problem with fighting games and shmups but that's a whole other thing, I tried with Super Robot Wars and it didn't reached me. If this whole translation thing is soon to be done I'd definitely buy it on Ebay though!
cj_iwakura
Member
I'd like to see this happening, I like DF, but I always was on the fence importing the sequel because I prefer understanding the story, especially in an RPG like this one. I have no problem with fighting games and shmups but that's a whole other thing, I tried with Super Robot Wars and it didn't reached me. If this whole translation thing is soon to be done I'd definitely buy it on Ebay though!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFxBf1tm39c
Awesome fight scene, too. It's not as good as the original, IMO, but definitely worth playing.
Cool thread... gonna have to try this soon!
It was a bitter day when I realized the backup battery in my Saturn was dead and I had lost all of my saves that weren't on cartridge.
robot
Member
Yeaaaa Saturn! I have a Japanese white model, was actually just playing Golden Axe: The Duel! Almost popped in Capcom Classics Vol. 2 (ghouls n ghosts) but will play it tomorrow.
Do you have Burning Rangers? I'd love to see how it looks on the Emu, awesome game but a mess to look at. I always wanted to see an HD remake of that game.
What arcade stick does everyone use (if any)? I bought the Hori VF virtua stick last year cause it was so cheap, but only has 3 buttons. I'm always looking out for the Hori NaC version, looks awesome.
Do you have Burning Rangers? I'd love to see how it looks on the Emu, awesome game but a mess to look at. I always wanted to see an HD remake of that game.
What arcade stick does everyone use (if any)? I bought the Hori VF virtua stick last year cause it was so cheap, but only has 3 buttons. I'm always looking out for the Hori NaC version, looks awesome.
I have a model II Saturn with an Action Replay 4M+. Sadly, I don't have Burning Rangers, its quite pricy and rare too, I'll get it one day when I'll have some loose cash. I always wanted to try it.
That battle scene from DF2 was godlike. I'm hyped, but translating a big ass game like that will take a long time before the final product I guess. I might get it sooner than I thought! XD
Bought mine on Ebay.
Emperor Bohe
Member
where can I buy one? is there a site that ships to Canada?
I never got around to owning a Saturn. I think it is the only console outside of the Xbox series which I have never bothered to grab. Which is strange considering I was looking forward to playing Virtua Fighter 2, Shining Force III, and Panzer Dragoon Saga on it for a long time.
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