RESOLVED! This was a Sega Saturn ODE topic, now it's a SAROO Cart for SS topic!

[Rock Man]

I've had this Phoebe mod for years and my Saturn library is vast. So, I haven't thoroughly tested everything. Just dumped and tested most of it and assumed the rest worked. Imagine my surprise when I learned there were issues with Die Hard Arcade, Batman Forever, and Fighters Megamix. No matter what rom I tried they won't boot up at all OR boot without background music. Were there compatibility issues with these games on Phoebe?

Regardless how do I get these to work? Can't use my discs anymore they are too damaged. I tried redumps however I get the aforementioned results. Help!

EDIT: The crux of this topic has been resolved.

[SGGG2]

Sorry, don't have the answer here but wanted to point out that it's worth getting a Saroo for Die Hard Arcade alone. No more waiting between quicktime transistions.

[Rock Man]

Okay number one: My problem here has been resolved! Had to use a weird method by unmounting the disc images using Daemon Tools, open up UltraISO and then right-click the unmounted virtual drive where the image is and then convert to MDF+MDS files! That did the trick. It also helped that someone donated me a more reliable rom set.

Secondly, this is the first I am hearing of the Sega Saroo! I am so buying!!!!! Thank you.

Would you happen to know if it speeds up load times? The load times on MSH and KOF '97 for the Saturn are brutal!

[neorichieb1971]

Saroo loading times are about 4x quicker than CD loading times. Most things load immediately or within 3 or 4 seconds.

I'm just going by youtube videos i've watched but the presenter was shocked how fast it was.

[Bassa-Bassa]

Should be about the same as with Rhea/Phoebe, shouldn't they?

[SGGG2]

SAROO is quicker because the cartridge slot has more bandwidth. It has problems with some homebrew and translation hacks, though.

[Bassa-Bassa]

I see. And doesn't it put at risk the cartridge slot?

[SGGG2]

Make sure to buy one from a reputable seller so it has the right thickness, beveled edges, and remove it when not in use. I bought mine from JT studios, who uses all new parts.

[Bassa-Bassa]

Thanks. So there's always some risk indeed.

[PC Engine Fan X!]

I recall going down to my local "brick 'n' motar" Toys-R-Us store and they had a Sega Saturn demo kiosk running Panzer Dragoon -- I was blown away by the epic soundtrack and 3D gameplay of it. Eventually, Toys-R-Us marked down brand new Sega Saturn consoles to a mere $99.99 usd on clearance and games were marked down to $19.99 as well. I recall that Target sold the SS console and games were being sold at $19.99 brand new. Even Funcoland sold the SS + games for it also.

At the Dublin, CA-based Stoneridge Mall, Babbage's sold the SS console + games for it indeed.

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Electronics Boutique sold some Japanese SS import gaming titles along with the SS Action Replay cart (selling for $39.99 usd brand new) -- for a single brand new JPN SS game import was priced at $79.99 usd each (including Treasure's Radiant Silvergun & even Tecnosoft's ThunderForce V: Perfect System were lined up on EB's gaming shelves for a brief amount of time!).
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PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

[tongshadow]

What should I look for when buying a Saroo? I love ODEs like the Fenrir, but if the Saroo is indeed faster and much cheaper than similar offerings, then I want to give it a try.
What games cant the Saroo run?

[SGGG2]

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/omqf2fh_Ywk

[bobrocks95]

What about the Satiator? I'd imagine it's also faster than the drive interface right?

[tongshadow]

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/omqf2fh_Ywk

How about Aliexpress offerings? Im a cheap guy.

[Konsolkongen]

What about the Satiator? I'd imagine it's also faster than the drive interface right?

It’s about the same. I saw no improvement in Donpachi compared to original disc.

[Bassa-Bassa]

However I do notice improved loading times with Phoebe/Rhea. Even if it's just slightly.

[SGGG2]

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/omqf2fh_Ywk

How about Aliexpress offerings? Im a cheap guy.

No idea. Checkout out youtube reviews or r/segasaturn on Reddit.

[PC Engine Fan X!]

Here's a SS Saroo cart with a micro SD card with 250 SS games already installed on it and sold through Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Retrotech-Saturn ... 360&sr=8-4

Bought one and it was a matter of true "plug 'n' play" -- of course, you can add or subtract the SS game roms as needed.

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As a bonus, the pre-loaded micro SDHC card has 31 out of 47 of the SS STG based roms already on it -- so that's a "major sweet spot" right there. Download the last 16 remaining missing SS STG roms and you'll all set. The Saroo cart doubles as both a 1mb & 4mb SS RAM cart as well which is quite handy + in addition to being a SS memory cart also.
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PC Engine Fan X! ^_~