Greg2600 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 6 hours ago, seastalker said: Just got my MODE and it is AWESOME! Only tried it on Saturn because I have a GDemu. Is there an up to date complete list of Japanese exclusive Sega Saturn games that English-only speakers can still play? Ah, just checked, mine is probably arriving tomorrow from Stone Age Gamer. I'm not sure on a list, though there's probably something out there via Google from years past. My intention is using the MODE on a Dreamcast though. Need to get a SSD now I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybercylon Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I just installed my MODE in my Saturn last night (came from SAG). Works fine, but I have been busy since then with other things. I'd like to get this system working better with the OSSC. There are some artifacts that show up with the Framemesister (it's noise in the analogue signal) that do not show up with the OSSC. Something is just ever so off with sync on the OSSC though, and the aspect ratio is off (too wide). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seastalker Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 Maybe Saturn will be next to get the DCHDMI treatment? I found a few videos on Japanese games that English-only speakers can still play which are helpful, but have yet to find a complete list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Pendleton Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 8 hours ago, cybercylon said: I just installed my MODE in my Saturn last night (came from SAG). Works fine, but I have been busy since then with other things. I'd like to get this system working better with the OSSC. There are some artifacts that show up with the Framemesister (it's noise in the analogue signal) that do not show up with the OSSC. Something is just ever so off with sync on the OSSC though, and the aspect ratio is off (too wide). OSSC displays 320 x 240 with square pixels, which is the wrong aspect ratio and it does not have any settings to correct this. I've never had any problems with the sync on the OSSC with my (stock) Saturn unless that's why the interlaced menu in Dracula X gives me a black screen on the OSSC on my display even though other interlaced menus (Thunder Force V) work just fine. What cable are you using? I use HD Retrovision. Maybe you should stop by the general scaler thread. Maybe someone who reads that thread might know more about it than I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seastalker Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 From THIS VIDEO you can see "100 Japan-Exclusive Saturn Games!" that all appear to not require knowing Japanese. Also, Top Hat Gaming Man did a video with 50. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seastalker Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 Sega Saturn question - I'm enjoying the MODE greatly, but simply would like to know about plugging/unplugging controllers SAFELY while the system is on- SPECIFICALLY pertaining to alternative controllers. I snagged some light guns for instance, but cannot navigate an ODE menu so easily with a trigger and start button. If playing alone, I have tested "House of the Dead" with a gamepad in player one control port and a lightgun in player two. Am I ok with launching a game with a gamepad and hot-swapping to a wheel or gun controller or is there a better way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg2600 Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Laser Bear is doing a discount tomorrow on 3D-printed work. Very worthwhile for MODE installs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnuth Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Sega Saturn question - I'm enjoying the MODE greatly, but simply would like to know about plugging/unplugging controllers SAFELY while the system is on- SPECIFICALLY pertaining to alternative controllers. I snagged some light guns for instance, but cannot navigate an ODE menu so easily with a trigger and start button. If playing alone, I have tested "House of the Dead" with a gamepad in player one control port and a lightgun in player two. Am I ok with launching a game with a gamepad and hot-swapping to a wheel or gun controller or is there a better way?I don’t think hot swapping controllers will hurt anything. Could you launch a game with the second controller while keeping the gun plugged into the first port? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 (edited) You can hot swap controllers just fine on the Saturn. However, if I remember correctly, some older analog capable games might need to have the system power cycled to get the functionality to work on something like a 3D controller. Edited December 7, 2020 by Austin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seastalker Posted December 11, 2020 Author Share Posted December 11, 2020 Thank you to the hot swap answers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derFunkenstein Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 My point in prof_abrasive's queue just came up for a Satiator. I have until Wednesday to decide if I want it still. About the same price as a MODE but leaves the optical drive intact. I had expressed skepticism that it would ever release, but now I have my shot. Hmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derFunkenstein Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Heck with it, I decided to order one. Shipping must be from within the US since it was $11.45 for UPS ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg2600 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 7 hours ago, derFunkenstein said: My point in prof_abrasive's queue just came up for a Satiator. I have until Wednesday to decide if I want it still. About the same price as a MODE but leaves the optical drive intact. I had expressed skepticism that it would ever release, but now I have my shot. Hmmm. this was the final Patreon queue, gen pub will be able to get on it in January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derFunkenstein Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 I'm not even a Patreon sub any more. I quit back in June/July, IIRC. But he must've taken the list before I quit. Now I need to buy another Saturn. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg2600 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 4 hours ago, derFunkenstein said: I'm not even a Patreon sub any more. I quit back in June/July, IIRC. But he must've taken the list before I quit. Now I need to buy another Saturn. LOL He put everyone who was a Patron at some point on "the list" though he put the top ones higher, they had their chance in the first batch. Even if you get on the queue now, I have no clue when you will actually get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 On 12/20/2020 at 8:32 AM, derFunkenstein said: My point in prof_abrasive's queue just came up for a Satiator. I have until Wednesday to decide if I want it still. About the same price as a MODE but leaves the optical drive intact. I had expressed skepticism that it would ever release, but now I have my shot. Hmmm. It is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derFunkenstein Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 On 12/21/2020 at 12:51 AM, Greg2600 said: He put everyone who was a Patron at some point on "the list" though he put the top ones higher, they had their chance in the first batch. Even if you get on the queue now, I have no clue when you will actually get it. The email I got said he had "reserved stock" for me for five days (which ends tomorrow). I ordered Sunday and haven't gotten shipping notification yet, but I figure early January at the earliest. Without actually owning a Saturn right now it doesn't matter, as long as I get it. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg2600 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 preorder available to general public Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eltigro Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 (edited) Info out now that Fenrir 21 pin versions are available from preorder... will ship in a couple months. Good news for Saturn model 2 owners. https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/2021/04/03/fenrir-for-21-pin-saturn-consoles-to-be-released-in-may/ Edited April 5, 2021 by Eltigro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zetastrike Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 New Fenrir firmware update now allows you to back up and restore the internal save RAM to the SD card. https://www.fenrir-ode.fr/firmware/#version-history 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killersquirel Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 I'm looking at getting an ODE and was wondering what is the best option to get? I'm looking mainly at compatibility as the important factor and installation difficulty isn't a concern. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaWarrior Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 On 5/3/2021 at 9:22 AM, killersquirel said: I'm looking at getting an ODE and was wondering what is the best option to get? I'm looking mainly at compatibility as the important factor and installation difficulty isn't a concern. Thanks in advance. Go for the Satiator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Pendleton Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 16 minutes ago, NinjaWarrior said: Go for the Satiator No. Satiator lacks compatibility with the MPEG card. If you want complete compatibility, use the MODE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaWarrior Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 51 minutes ago, Steven Pendleton said: No. Satiator lacks compatibility with the MPEG card. If you want complete compatibility, use the MODE. Does prof_abrasive's know about this? What Games won't work on the Satiator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Pendleton Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, NinjaWarrior said: Does prof_abrasive's know about this? What Games won't work on the Satiator? All I know is that if you don't have the MPEG card in the MPEG card slot, you won't be able to make use of the MPEG card, as you obviously won't have it installed. Satiator takes the MPEG card's slot, so you of course can't have both plugged in at the same time. If the thing emulates the MPEG card, which I believe it does not, then no problem, but without that functionality, the MODE is superior, as it has complete compatibility with the MPEG card, provided you actually have one, is also cheaper, and can also be used on your glorious Sega Dreamcast (unless it's a VA2). Can't use discs with it since you have to pull the drive out to use it, though. Edited May 30, 2021 by Steven Pendleton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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