Saturn:Fenrir

The Fenrir is an ODE (Optical Drive Emulator) created by Ced2911 that allows you to emulate your Saturn's optical disc drive and run Saturn games without using the disc. While it was originally intended to physically replace the disc drive, a separate mod — the Saturn:Saturn Switcher — allows you to have both the ODE and disc drive installed at the same time.



MSRP

 * $139.99 USD
 * €100.00 EU.

Official Retailers
United States:
 * Castlemania Games 20 pin & 21 pin options

France:
 * Fenrir Shop 20 pin & 21 pin options
 * Trader Games 20 pin version

Features

 * Compatible with 20 pin and 21 pin models (separate kits for 20 and 21 pin models).
 * Allows for backup and restore of game saves stored in SRAM.
 * Allows for the MPEG cartridge slot to be used.
 * Wifi.
 * Boot backups from SD card.
 * Nested folders.
 * Screenshots feature.
 * No solder install.

File Formats Supported

 * CCD/IMG
 * CUE/ISO (single files)
 * CUE/BIN (multiples files)

Compatibility

 * TODO Game compatibility list.
 * Compatible with Saturn backup and RAM expansion cartridges.
 * Compatible Action Replay and PseudoSaturn Kai.
 * CAN'T play CD+G discs. There are zero retail games that use CD+G tracks. However, Saturn hardware itself supports CD+G
 * CAN'T disc swap (what games 100% require disc swapping?)

Limitations

 * Due to the replacement of the disk drive original discs can no longer be used. Original discs can be used if the Saturn:Saturn Switcher mod is used alongside the Fenrir.
 * In game disk swapping not supported yet, but disk swapping is supported for games that require you to save before swapping disks.

Manual and official documentation
Installation instructions

Menu

 * In game menu can be accessed by pressing ABC+Start all at once

Firmware Updates

 * Firmware updates can be found here


 * 1) Firmware is updated by loading a new update file onto the root of your SD card and then powering on your Saturn. The update is automatically applied.

Troubleshooting
TODO

Other Saturn ODE Options

 * Saturn:MODE
 * Saturn:Satiator
 * Saturn:Phoebe/Rhea

Refrences

 * https://www.fenrir-ode.fr/
 * https://www.retrorgb.com/the-saturnswitcher-allows-you-to-install-the-fenrir-ode-and-keep-the-cd-drive.html
 * https://www.retrorgb.com/fenrir-july-update-brings-new-features-nested-folders-screenshots.html
 * https://www.retrorgb.com/fenrir-saturn-ode-21-pin-pre-orders-open.html