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.