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The "Satiator" is an optical drive emulator that works with all models of the Sega Saturn.  It's 100% plug-and-play and requires no mod:  Simply insert it in the MPEG card slot in the back of the Saturn.
The "Satiator" is an ODE (Optical Drive Emulator) that allows you to emulate your Saturn's optical disc drive and run Saturn games without using the disk. It installs in the MPEG cartridge slot at the rear of the console. Official documentation and installation instructions can be found [https://wiki.satiator.net/getting_started here].


Satiators will be available for purchase soon for $260 plus shipping:  [https://www.satiator.net/ https://www.satiator.net/]
==Features==


A [https://www.retrorgb.com/satiator-ode-beta-overview.html review of the beta hardware] version is available above.  We've also regularly posted updates about the project and continue to to track it's updates and new features:
* Compatibe with al modes of the Sega Saturn
* 100% plug-and-play no mod required
* Supports the BIN/CUE format including multi-bin images
* Boot backups from SD card


Satiator Retail Review:  [https://www.retrorgb.com/retail-satiator-review.html https://www.retrorgb.com/retail-satiator-review.html]
==Compatibility==


How to use the Save Game Copier:  [https://www.retrorgb.com/save-game-copier-project-by-slinga-homebrew.html https://www.retrorgb.com/save-game-copier-project-by-slinga-homebrew.html]
* The Satiator has very high game compatibility, see this [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NsgnKeMwA-ATlyKZfL3R44d8E_O9sFlWdXSnltFkE_A/edit#gid=1637949506 list] for details. The few games that require the MPEG cartridge will never be compatible due to the fact that the Satiator makes use of the MPEG cartridge slot.
* Compatible with Saturn backup and RAM expansion cartridges
* Action Replay and PseudoSaturn Kai must be flashed with a [http://admin.retrorgb.com/custom-action-replay-firmware-for-satiator.html compatible firmware]compatible firmware to work with the Satiator


Custom Action Replay Firmware:  [http://admin.retrorgb.com/custom-action-replay-firmware-for-satiator.html Custom Action Replay Firmware For Satiator]
==Firmware updates==


Also, here's the original 2017 interview with the creator, [https://twitter.com/prof_abrasive Professor Abrasive].  Please keep in mind, this was back when interviews were integrated into the [https://www.retrorgb.com/podcast/ Weekly Roundup Podcast], so make sure to skip to the correct timestamp in the video:
* Firmware updates can be found [https://wiki.satiator.net/start#software_updates here]


https://youtu.be/2E0dsJARnSQ?t=1641
#Firmware is updated by loading a new satiator.fw on to your SD card and then powering on the Satiator, either via USB or turning on your Saturn.
#You should then wait until the LED displays three green blinks, indicating that flashing has completed.
#Then, you can cycle power again to boot into the new firmware.
 
If you interrupt power while it's still flashing the new firmware, you can get stuck with the LED showing a different blink code (red red green). If this happens, check out the troubleshooting instructions for an interrupted firmware update.
==Menu==
 
* Menu updates can be found [https://info.satiator.net/menu/ here]
* The menu is updated just by dropping a new menu.bin onto your SD card. The Satiator reads it fresh on every boot, so there's no special flashing procedure required.
* The menu is open source; the source code currently lives [https://github.com/satiator/satiator-menu on GitHub]
 
* Alternate menus are available
* The [http://files-ds-scene.net/retrohead/satiator/ Rtings menu] adds support for cover art and other features.

Revision as of 02:30, 26 April 2022


The "Satiator" is an ODE (Optical Drive Emulator) that allows you to emulate your Saturn's optical disc drive and run Saturn games without using the disk. It installs in the MPEG cartridge slot at the rear of the console. Official documentation and installation instructions can be found here.

Features

  • Compatibe with al modes of the Sega Saturn
  • 100% plug-and-play no mod required
  • Supports the BIN/CUE format including multi-bin images
  • Boot backups from SD card

Compatibility

  • The Satiator has very high game compatibility, see this list for details. The few games that require the MPEG cartridge will never be compatible due to the fact that the Satiator makes use of the MPEG cartridge slot.
  • Compatible with Saturn backup and RAM expansion cartridges
  • Action Replay and PseudoSaturn Kai must be flashed with a compatible firmwarecompatible firmware to work with the Satiator

Firmware updates

  • Firmware updates can be found here
  1. Firmware is updated by loading a new satiator.fw on to your SD card and then powering on the Satiator, either via USB or turning on your Saturn.
  2. You should then wait until the LED displays three green blinks, indicating that flashing has completed.
  3. Then, you can cycle power again to boot into the new firmware.

If you interrupt power while it's still flashing the new firmware, you can get stuck with the LED showing a different blink code (red red green). If this happens, check out the troubleshooting instructions for an interrupted firmware update.

Menu

  • Menu updates can be found here
  • The menu is updated just by dropping a new menu.bin onto your SD card. The Satiator reads it fresh on every boot, so there's no special flashing procedure required.
  • The menu is open source; the source code currently lives on GitHub
  • Alternate menus are available
  • The Rtings menu adds support for cover art and other features.
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