StevieWhite
Member
Favorite level:
https://youtu.be/HJmUyk3bVWM
It has been discussed here before, but it's general consensus that the PSX version runs better. Bummer.
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Sega Saturn Appreciation and Emulation Thread
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Favorite level:
https://youtu.be/HJmUyk3bVWM
It has been discussed here before, but it's general consensus that the PSX version runs better. Bummer.
sixteen-bit
Member
I remember this game had some quirks. It wouldn't load past the Kokopeli logo on my Model 2 Saturn when there was a PAR in the cart slot. I think you needed both controllers plugged in or something as well. (edit: apparently it was no congrollers plugged in; see post below)
I've since sold it and bought the PS1 version, never looking back, lol.
Bar81
Member
If you're talking about In the Hunt make sure no controllers are plugged in until after it loads.
sixteen-bit
Member
Was it? I know there was some controller weirdness involved. How crappy.
MikeHattsu
Member
Azel got anti-cheat protection so some versions of the Action Replay won't work with it. You need to use the Action Replay codes from this site to get it to work if so:
http://www.panzerdragoonlegacy.com/articles/panzer-dragoon-saga-action-replay-codes
Sega Saturn ST KEY let's you play anything with it they say, like playing UK games on a US Saturn even(and Japanese of course).
Shin Johnpv
Member
Since I've seen a few people post their Saturn library I thought I would do the same.
The game with no name on it's side label is Astal.
The import games on the side
Some of them are in the same shitty cd cases I bought them in, one of these days I really need to buy some replacements.
The game with no name on it's side label is Astal.
The import games on the side
Some of them are in the same shitty cd cases I bought them in, one of these days I really need to buy some replacements.
IrishNinja
Member
ya'll got some great collections here! should have mine up soon, hopefully
it's always Astal
it's always Astal
Piston Hyundai
Member
Shadow Hog
Member
I don't think any other Saturn game lacked an end-label. It's basically common knowledge that it's Astal at this point.
StevieWhite
Member
Anyone ever play Heir of Zendor? I've owned it for a LONG time (bought it at a Funco Land when the Saturn was still a viable system) but only now have I just started playing. Weird game. Pretty ugly too, but I'm enjoying it thus far.
alf717
Member
The KD-32FS170 looks like a nice CRT TV. Your best bet is to test it out and see what you think of the picture. I have a few CRT monitors in the house and have run into some that have a sightly distorted image on the corners or one color is dominate and throws off the colors. Offers one of each type of jack as well so you can do composite, s-video and component.
http://www.cnet.com/products/sony-kd-32fs170/specs/
http://www.abt.com/product/22925/Sony-KD32FS170.html
This should be in the OP:
Lmao. Kinda a throwback to the Master System in some ways.
Oh ok. I had heard something about that. Thanks.
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
I remember a friend sending me a PAL version of Azel, and I got it to boot with the Action Replay..... but only once. After that it just wouldn't work anymore and I had no idea why. My friend suspected it was because it was a multi-disc game, but I still can't understand why it worked that one first time. I had to reluctantly return the game to him without having played it. 
Fortunately I got a US copy later down the line for very cheap, so it worked out.
Are there any other Saturn games that are multi-disc, now that I think of it?
Fortunately I got a US copy later down the line for very cheap, so it worked out.
Are there any other Saturn games that are multi-disc, now that I think of it?
A few. Myst, Deep Fear, Atlantis on the top of my head. Probably a couple others, maybe Jp only.
MikeHattsu
Member
Yeah, there's a few like D, Deep Fear and Mr. Bones that's 2 CD. Some of the larger ones are Riven that's 4 and Phantasm that's 8.
Myst is just 1. Riven, which is the sequel to Myst got 4.
StevieWhite
Member
D and Enemy Zero are multi disc as well. Macross is double disc too, but if I'm not mistaken, you can just start from the second disc at any time.
MikeHattsu
Member
Similar to Command and Conquer on Saturn where you also can start from both discs then.
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
I remember a friend sending me a PAL version of Azel, and I got it to boot with the Action Replay..... but only once. After that it just wouldn't work anymore and I had no idea why. My friend suspected it was because it was a multi-disc game, but I still can't understand why it worked that one first time. I had to reluctantly return the game to him without having played it.
Fortunately I got a US copy later down the line for very cheap, so it worked out.
Are there any other Saturn games that are multi-disc, now that I think of it?
Well if it's out of region you'd need to remember to launch with the code to make it ignore the AR was in there unless it's a different problem.
socksfelloff
Member
Originally Posted by Piston Hyundai
Does anybody know if the Sony KD-32FS170 is a solid TV for retro games? I came across one looking for CRTs with S-Video.
That Tv has potential. Make sure you can turn off " ClearEdge VM™ Technology" and you'll be fine.
Use a RGB scart cable with a scart-component converter for the best possible picture.
Here is the manual for that TV
https://docs.sony.com/release//specs/KD32FS170_mksp.pdf
I suppose if you want to eliminate all slowdown you could go for the PAL release. It was PAL-optimised, meaning gameplay and music are (should be?) at the correct speed, with a slightly higher res. If the slowdowns are caused by the console not being able to compute everything at 60fps, outputting 50fps only should solve it. You need to have a 50Hz-ready console though.
cj_iwakura
Member
Don't pick Wein. I implore you.
Bakkus
Member
Isn't Junon the only protagonist?
cj_iwakura
Member
May as well be!
Piston Hyundai
Member
CRTs are heavy, you guys.
blast processed
Member
Xrgb mini only weighs 2lbs.
theSlacker
Member
More like 9oz. Beats lifting a CRT even if it were 20 lbs. lol
Quality and low weight. You can has it all!
blast processed
Member
I was counting the box with everything in it. Any who, I love my CRT it was only $10. The one reason I haven't picked up a mini yet.
I keep a Sony CRT around for comparison to the FM, the rare times I REALLY need no lag (Punch-Out), and quick demo purposes (I can connect a CRT up faster than a Framemeister).
blast processed
Member
Regardless of how they are displayed, Saturn long boxes are a work of art.
Deka have Deep Scan for continues like NA?New pickups for the weekend!
Dynamite Deka is so so good, with that kind of crazy SEGA arcade charm that is so hard to explain. Ended up playing through nearly the whole thing while meaning to check that the disc was working fine!
It does!
Have you got the US version or Japanese version?
Japanese, heard the US one has less slowdowns.
Oh, you're going to test that out and see if it's true?