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The Phoebe and Rhea are ODEs (Optical Drive Emulator) created by DocBrown that allow you to emulate your Saturn's optical disc drive and run Saturn games without using the disc. Both ODEs physically replace the disc drive and therefore original Saturn discs cannot be used with a Phoebe/Rhea installed. Both originally priced at €130 EU, Phoebe and Rhea are functionally the same but each is made to target 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]. | |||
==Features== | ==Features== | ||
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==Compatibility== | ==Compatibility== | ||
* The | * The Phoebe is compatible with 21 pin models. | ||
* The Rhea is compatible with 20 pin models | * The Rhea is compatible with 20 pin models. | ||
* TODO Game compatibility list | * TODO Game compatibility list. | ||
* Compatible with Saturn backup and RAM expansion cartridges | * Compatible with Saturn backup and RAM expansion cartridges. | ||
* Compatible Action Replay and PseudoSaturn Kai | * Compatible Action Replay and PseudoSaturn Kai. | ||
==Limitations== | ==Limitations== | ||
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* Firmware updates only provided via direct email with the creator | * Firmware updates only provided via direct email with the creator | ||
==Firmware | ==Firmware Updates== | ||
* Firmware updates are distributed by emailing the creator | * Firmware updates are distributed by emailing the creator. | ||
* Firmware update instructions can be found [https://gdemu.wordpress.com/firmware/updating-phoebe/ here] | * Firmware update instructions can be found [https://gdemu.wordpress.com/firmware/updating-phoebe/ here]. | ||
==Troubleshooting== | ==Troubleshooting== | ||
TODO | TODO | ||
Revision as of 04:22, 28 April 2022
The Phoebe and Rhea are ODEs (Optical Drive Emulator) created by DocBrown that allow you to emulate your Saturn's optical disc drive and run Saturn games without using the disc. Both ODEs physically replace the disc drive and therefore original Saturn discs cannot be used with a Phoebe/Rhea installed. Both originally priced at €130 EU, Phoebe and Rhea are functionally the same but each is made to target different models of the Saturn.
Official installation instructions for Rhea can be found here. Official installation instructions for Phoebe can be found here.
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 Phoebe 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