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The Phoebe and Rhea are ODEs (Optical Drive Emulator) that allows you to emulate your Saturn's optical disc drive and run Saturn games without using the disk. They both replaces the disk drive. Phoebe and Rhea offer compatibility with different models of the Saturn. Official installation instructions for Rhea can be found [https://gdemu.wordpress.com/installation/rhea-installation/ here]. Official installation instructions for Phoebe can be found [https://gdemu.wordpress.com/installation/phoebe-installation/ here].
The Phoebe and Rhea are ODEs (Optical Drive Emulator) that allows you to emulate your Saturn's optical disc drive and run Saturn games without using the disk. They both replaces the disk drive. Phoebe and Rhea offer compatibility with different models of the Saturn. Official installation instructions for Rhea can be found [https://gdemu.wordpress.com/installation/rhea-installation/ here]. Official installation instructions for Phoebe can be found [https://gdemu.wordpress.com/installation/phoebe-installation/ here].



Revision as of 23:11, 27 April 2022


The Phoebe and Rhea are ODEs (Optical Drive Emulator) that allows you to emulate your Saturn's optical disc drive and run Saturn games without using the disk. They both replaces the disk drive. Phoebe and Rhea offer compatibility with different models of the Saturn. Official installation instructions for Rhea can be found here. Official installation instructions for Phoebe can be found here.

MSRP

  • Pheobe €130 EU
  • Rhea €130 EU

Creator

DocBrown

Features

  • Allows for the MPEG cartridge slot to be used
  • Boot backups from SD card
  • Faster Loading times

File Formats Supported

  • CDI
  • CCD+IMG+SUB
  • MDS+MDF
  • ISO (games with no audio tracks and homebrew)

Compatibility

  • The Pheobe is compatible with 21 pin models
  • The Rhea is compatible with 20 pin models
  • 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 disks can no longer be used
  • Firmware updates only provided via direct email with the creator

Firmware updates

  • Firmware updates are distributed by emailing the creator
  • Firmware update instructions can be found here

Troubleshooting

TODO