I know, it's in my backlog!
So difficult to find info on these two, they share similar confusing titles and most reviews conflates the two into one with info from both etc. Quite annoying.
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Sega Saturn Appreciation and Emulation Thread
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I know, it's in my backlog!
So difficult to find info on these two, they share similar confusing titles and most reviews conflates the two into one with info from both etc. Quite annoying.
I'm jealous of your Euro copy of Three dirty dwarves. How much did you pay for it?
Shadow Hog
Member
I wasn't even aware Whizz for the Saturn came out anywhere other than Japan. I know the SNES version came out in the US, at least.
It's easier to look them up by the original japanese name. The saturn version is the sequel but they don't really have a lot in common.
I'm not overly sold on it thus far, had a quick run through it last night.
$20AUD it's a Sega Ozisoft copy, so basically a Euro copy with a terrible ozisoft sticker slapped on it. Case is in bad shape, texta marks, cover un-glued and slightly torn obviously by someone trying to remove a sticker. Manual and most importantly the CD are in good nick.
I wasn't even aware of the Euro version untill I saw it, so snapped it up.
ResidentDante
Member
This arrived in the post yesterday!
sixteen-bit
Member
This arrived in the post yesterday!
a Saturn owner's best friend
I'm always confused by the commercial n-in-1 denominations. Technically it should do:
- ST-key (region-lock bypass)
- backup memory cartridge
- 1M RAM cartridge
- 4M RAM cartridge
- Action replay cheat cartridge
Each function originally came as its own independent cartridge, so it would be a 5-in-1 cartridge.
But this one is labelled as 3-in-1 only? I guess the merged the two RAM cartridges, and? No more ST-key/region bypass?
- ST-key (region-lock bypass)
- backup memory cartridge
- 1M RAM cartridge
- 4M RAM cartridge
- Action replay cheat cartridge
Each function originally came as its own independent cartridge, so it would be a 5-in-1 cartridge.
But this one is labelled as 3-in-1 only? I guess the merged the two RAM cartridges, and? No more ST-key/region bypass?
MikeHattsu
Member
Guess region bypass counts as a function of the Action Replay? I have an Action Replay that does region bypass + cheats. It also has backup memory though, so who knows...
ResidentDante
Member
Yes that's correct. You can mod the 50/60hz switch internally in the console yourself if you're game enough.
ResidentDante
Member
Understood! I may look into that after a while. Anyways, a quick update, my Action Replay worked fine as I got a Japanese game in the post today!
The condition of the game was incredibly mint! And it worked fine!
Moor-Angol
Banned
sixteen-bit
Member
That DOA package looks gorgeous.
If you're looking for pretty get Garegga cause Batsugun ain't it.
Batsugun is probably my second favorite vert shmup on the system though
sixteen-bit
Member
Garegga is fire, homie. 240p showpiece.
But if you're looking for more colorful games, I think stuff like Gunbird, Sexy Parodius, Twinkle Star Sprites, and the Cotton games fit the bill.
Genesis Knight
Member
Cotton Boomerang is GORGEOUS.
Every JPN game I've every received is EPICALLY mint regardless of popularity of the title.. Something I can't say in regards to PAL copies.
I'm jelly, mine was sunfaded. But I bought it years ago when I was cheap.
I think I like original Dead or Alive better than any of the follow-ups. Enjoy it! And make sure to pop the CD in a PC, there are some surprises for you in a folder
Battle Garegga is the better game for sure.
However, Batsugun is way more manageable to actually clear. I consider myself a sub-par STG player and I cleared Batsugun easily. With Garegga, I have my doubts that I could ever clear it.
ResidentDante
Member
yeah, indeed, considering it's a cardbox
congrats and welcome to team #playjpn
Thanks, I'm looking into some other imports too!
Indeed, they really take care of their stuff. Much respect! I'll be returning the favour and keeping this mint myself!
I'm jelly, mine was sunfaded. But I bought it years ago when I was cheap.
I think I like original Dead or Alive better than any of the follow-ups. Enjoy it! And make sure to pop the CD in a PC, there are some surprises for you in a folder
I got to play it a bit yesterday, looked nice. I used to play the original a lot on the PS1, never tried the game on Saturn. It's actually higher resolution on the Saturn and it looks very nice for it. I'm guessing the CD surprise is the same as the PS1 had?!
I just received my copy! Time to get dumpin'
Man I wish they translated the manual too, that thing is thick and filled with seemingly important tables.
Moor-Angol
Banned
it's time to gather my latest purchases
Moor-Angol
Banned
yeah, it was some times I was looking for it, I found it around January in Akihabara but it was a little "expensive" for my small budget, but lately I started saving some money from games I sell.
Last monday I went to check 4 different Book-Offs (I walked for almost 8km, lol) but I didn't find anything interesting since I visited the last shop : I found Nanatsu and Space Harrier, both with the spine card, in good conditions... I didn't think twice about what to do
You're right about your feeling, save that 50 euros bill for something without a lot of text (and you know that you have plenty of choices)
StevieWhite
Member
I'm afraid to play Dragonforce 2. What if it isn't as great as I have dreamed about?
i think you made a good choice. garegga is gorgeous, but i find it such a chore to play. batsu is pure joy.
wow it cost that much now ?
I managed to play through it using a guide but unfortunately the guide remains unfinished so I got stuck somewhere and have been so for some years.
IrishNinja
Member
hit-japan's Shining Force III scenarios 1-3 came in, woo hoo! man, that dude knows how to package games for shipping.
still wish stuff like konami antiques, capcom generations and maybe sillhouette mirage were like a dollar though, would love to have grabbed those too
still wish stuff like konami antiques, capcom generations and maybe sillhouette mirage were like a dollar though, would love to have grabbed those too
blast processed
Member
Been selling some old PC games and other gaming items, to help fund my Saturn collection that I have always wanted. So far I have only put about $200 out of pocket to get this, the rest was from trades or just selling old stuff. So far I'm happy with what I have and there really is only a handful NA releases left that I want before I move over to importing. Magic Knight Rayearth is on my list but that game is pretty crazy expansive. Not sure how I'll get it, but I'll figure it out.
How is Dragon Force II? And there is some sort of English-translated repro I can order?
I played Dragon Force for the first time in my life in 2009, and it immediately became one of my favorite games of all time (number 5 spot on my top 20 list more specifically). I'd love to have a fan-localized copy of the second game.
Ingueferroque
Banned
Dead or Alive Saturn is such a fantastic game.
Iceman made me do it.
Last Bronx is a hidden gem.
cj_iwakura
Member
It isn't. But it is very much worth playing, especially for their massive translation effort. It's a true labor of love, and frankly, something of a miracle.
Dragon1893
Member
Kinda random but I think Deep Fear is criminally underrated.
I was pretty blown away by how well it held up to the RE games at the time.
I was pretty blown away by how well it held up to the RE games at the time.
ResidentDante
Member
I think it's more criminally overpriced on ebay, would love to check it out but not at the asking prices for it. Guessing the japanese version will be tricky if I don't understand anything of the language?!
cj_iwakura
Member
Not really. It has English VA, and it's not too difficult to figure out where you have to go next.
This arrived in the post yesterday!
If you still got the box you should scan it for sega retro. I believe they need that scan. Front, spine, and back.
Criminally priced indeed, especially the PAL version.
Cj_iwakura is correct, super easy to play the Japanese copy. Only a few ingame items that are in katakana/hirigana like letters and such.
If you think of repros that would run on unmodified Saturn, it will never happen. The patch is fairly recent too, so I don't think anyone has tried to make a nice package out of it.
DragoonKain
Neighbours from Hell
I bought a brand new and sealed copy of Magic Knight Rayearth on eBay for like $10 many years ago, and still never opened it. I thought about busting out the old Saturn and playing it one of these days.
7DollarHagane
Banned
I got a new in box 3d controller yesterday for $25.
I was using it last night and it worked fine for about an hour but during NBA jam it started randomly pausing rapidly.
I know there's a breakaway clip to the cord, and I tried inserting and removing that. It worked for a while but it seemed like I would have the same problem again but intermittently.
Should I take it back to the seller? Is this a problem anyone else has had?
I was using it last night and it worked fine for about an hour but during NBA jam it started randomly pausing rapidly.
I know there's a breakaway clip to the cord, and I tried inserting and removing that. It worked for a while but it seemed like I would have the same problem again but intermittently.
Should I take it back to the seller? Is this a problem anyone else has had?
cj_iwakura
Member
You should, it's great.