Sega Saturn (1995)
Sega’s 32 Bit console was the Saturn; the Saturn used CD-ROMs instead of the older cartridge format. The Saturn also featured a cartridge slot on the top of the system behind the CD-ROM drive. The Saturn’s twin 32 Bit processors create brilliant 16 million colours and superb 3-D graphics. The Saturn’s games were also bigger and better since CDs hold a lot more than cartridges. The Saturn’s CD-ROM drive also supported Audio CDs because of the use of DSP (Digital Signal Processing). The Saturn’s main rival was Sony’s first proper console the PlayStation. The Saturn was better than the PlayStation but the PlayStation was more popular. The Saturn could produce more Polygons than the PlayStation and supported 2-D and 3-D graphics, this made the Saturn technically better than the PlayStation. The Saturn also had more texture memory than the PlayStation. Due to poor marketing the Saturn never really found its true potential, whereas the PlayStation did.
Technical Specs
CPU – 32 bit twin SH2 RISC
Clock Speed – 28.6 MHz
RAM – 2 MB
VRAM – 1.54 MB
Audio – 12 MHz, 540 KB
Resolution – 704 x 512 pixels
Accessories
Sega Saturn Mouse
The Mouse was for use with the NetLink Modem. The Mouse plugs into one of the Saturn's controller ports.
Sega Saturn Keyboard
NOTE: I cannot get a Saturn Keyboard picture right now so I have temporarily put up a Dreamcast keyboard picture. Sorry for any inconvenience.
The keyboard was for use with the Mouse on the NetLink modem. The Keyboard also plugs into one of the Saturn’s controller ports.
Sega Virtua Gun
The Virtua Gun is a sturdy light gun for the Saturn. It can be used for games such as Virtua Cop, House of the Dead and Crypt Killer.
Sega 3-D control pad
The Sega 3-D control pad was Sega’s response to the Nintendo 64 controller. It was a redesigned version of the Saturn controller with a built in analog control stick. It can be used with the game Nights.
Sega Arcade Racer
The Arcade Racer can be used with just about any racing game on the Saturn. It adds a whole new dimension to your driving experience on the Saturn.
Sega Backup Memory Cartridge
An essential accessory for any Saturn Player or Collector. This handy cartridge allows you to save your game progress.
Sega Official Multitap
If you have a group of friends that love gaming this is the accessory for you! You can now play with up to 5 other people other than yourself on games like FIFA 98 and Saturn Bomberman.
Sega Vrtua pad
The Virtua pad is perfect for beat-em-up games. You can take out all your anger on the controller without even damaging it a bit!
Sega MPEG card
This card fits into the slot on the back of the Saturn near where the CMOS battery lives. It allows you to decode MPEG encoded videos like Video CDs for playback on your TV through the Saturn.
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