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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. The original launch price of the Fenrir was $139.99 USD or * €100.00 EU. | 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. The original launch price of the Fenrir was $139.99 USD or * €100.00 EU. | ||
Revision as of 03:14, 29 April 2022
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. The original launch price of the Fenrir was $139.99 USD or * €100.00 EU.
Official documentation and installation instructions can be found here.
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.
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.
Menu
- In game menu can be accessed by pressing ABC+Start all at once
Firmware Updates
- Firmware updates can be found here
- 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
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