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2715502 No.2715502 [Reply] [Original]

I just ordered an NTSC US Model 1 Saturn, a 3D controller, an action replay and a PCB v3 modchip. Does this model support SCART output?

Is there anything special about burning Saturn ISOs to CDs?

Also feel free to recommend any games. I bought it with the intent to play the Panzer Dragoon series, Nights, Burning Rangers and the Sega Ages arcade classics.

>> No.2715540
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2715540

http://www.racketboy.com/retro/hacks/how-to-burn-retro-game-images-with-all-free-software

If you need help burning. Also, keep in mind that the 3D controller doesn't work properly with the earlier games, so you'll have to use it on directiona pad mode. For instance, on Panzer Dragoon it works but releasing the stick resets the sights on center, making the game pretty much unplayable, but it works properly for the sequels.

All Saturns support SCART RGB, just make sure you get a NTSC cable. The PAL Saturns are wired differently.

Have a generic chart, too.

>> No.2715553

>>2715540
Is there any way to tell which is a SCART NTSC/PAL cable? I was thinking of buying it from here, but I wasn't sure which one it was. I contacted the store owner but he hasn't responded yet.

http://www.segastyle.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=81

>> No.2715554

buy model 2/jp controllers

>> No.2715560
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>>2715553
That's probably a NTSC one, but to be sure, i'd buy it from elsewhere. I bought mine from the retro_console_accessories guys in ebay and their cables are top tier.

>> No.2715564

>>2715560
Ok I see the store you're talking about. Thanks very much.

>> No.2715582

>>2715502
>Does this model support SCART output?

Yes, but the pinout is different than with PAL models, and most third party cables use the PAL models pinout. You'll have to buy a third party cable that specifically states that it is compatible with NTSC models, and the quality is a toss up for those (the official Scart cables had very thick, nicely shielded cables, with separate extra shielding for the audio lines, and it had almost zero buzzing - unlike third party cables).

>> No.2715587

>>2715502
>Is there anything special about burning Saturn ISOs to CDs?

You'll need to region patch your images before burning. Yes, the AR can bypass the region, but over time it becomes a chore to go through its menu for every boot, plus you want to use a normal save cart instead for direct saving, and the AR can break pretty easily.

>>2715553
>Is there any way to tell which is a SCART NTSC/PAL cable?

Only with a multimeter. Since all NTSC compatible RGB Scart cables are third party, you are at the mercy of the supplier regarding both compatibility and quality.

>> No.2715591

/r/ing Sega CD recommendation chart

>> No.2715598

>>2715587
>region patch
Is this program good?
http://madroms.satakore.com/#SRP

>normal save cart
Do you mean buy an official/3rd party save cartridge? Any recommendations for 3rd party one? The official ones are quite expensive

>> No.2715603

>>2715587
>>2715598
Also approx how many game saves will the of onboard memory support?

>> No.2715659

>>2715603
Not a lot. I mostly play RPGs and I was lucky to fit 5 saves on it, maybe, before I started using the cart (and then the battery died anyway so I don't even use the internal anymore).

>> No.2715665

>>2715659
Do you use an action replay to save your games?

>> No.2715668

>>2715665
No.

>> No.2715669

>>2715668
Do you use an official Sega one or is there a good 3rd party one out there?

>> No.2715673

>>2715669
I use an official sega one.

>> No.2715692

>>2715502
SCART is a connector which has two standard pinouts. Japanense and The rest of the world. Find out what the device you're connecting the Saturn to and use the corresponding cable. The cable doesn't care whether the signal is NTSC or PAL. I use what you would call a PAL cable with my NTSC console all the time. My TV is multi system non-japanese.

>> No.2717689

>>2715502
anyone know where to find one of those memory packs?