Sega Saturn modding?

[FibroFreak78]

Info needed plz

What modding can be done to a model 2 (like can u play Japanese games too,etc?) How much do these run and anyone do these??

[eightbit]

I have modded hundreds of them, and it is not all that hard on the model 2 as long as you are somewhat handy with a solder iron. And, you need the modchip. Check Racketboy for these. They have gone up in price significantly in the past few years.

Edited January 30, 2014 by eightbit

[Rex Dart]

There are separate region and backup mods that can be done. Modding a Saturn to play imports is pretty easy and only requires a switch (or multiplexer from an old Genesis 3-button controller), but modding one to play backup copies does require a modchip to be installed. Both are terribly simple to do. Modchips of varying build quality exist; try not to get a flimsy crappola one.

[FibroFreak78]

ok, so u both suggest grabbing a "modchip" from racketboy then? And will either of u possibly preform the service if I follow thru w/ the purchase? Cost? And ty both for the replies

[Austin]

If you want to only play imports, just get a Game Shark or an Action Replay. If burned games is what you are mainly trying to do, then yeah, a modchip is about the only way to go.

[FibroFreak78]

If you want to only play imports, just get a Game Shark or an Action Replay. If burned games is what you are mainly trying to do, then yeah, a modchip is about the only way to go.

Coolbeans

[goldenegg]

If you haven't made your purchase yet, you might want to consider this chip

 

http://www.segastyle.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=76

 

I haven't tried it yet, but it's supposed to have greater compatibility across different models of the Saturn.

[FibroFreak78]

Saw that one yesterday while searching...ty