I haven't tested it yet, but it seems to be good.
SAROO Optical Drive Emulator for Sega Saturn w/ RAM & Memory
Price range: $48.50 through $71.02
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Experience seamless Sega Saturn gameplay with SAROO's open-source optical drive emulator featuring SD card support and built-in virtual memory.
- Unlocks regional game restrictions
- Supports multi-disc and burned games
- Includes 8MB virtual memory card
- Firmware upgradeable with 14 languages
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Estimated Delivery Time3β7 business days
Open-Source Innovation for Saturn
SAROO is a fully open-source optical drive emulator designed specifically for the Sega Saturn. It allows users to load games directly from an SD card, eliminating the need for original discs and offering a seamless gaming experience for both enthusiasts and developers.
Whether you're revisiting classic titles or creating homebrew, SAROO provides a versatile, user-friendly platform to enhance your Saturn gameplay.
Cross-Region Compatibility & Memory
Enjoy cross-region gameplay without limitations. SAROO unlocks regional game restrictions, supporting EU, NA, and JP Sega Saturn models.
It features a built-in 8MB virtual memory card, plus optional RAM acceleration cards with 1MB or 4MB of memory, ensuring fast and reliable game save management.
Multi-Disc & Burned Game Support
SAROO supports multi-disc Sega Saturn games, enabling smooth transitions between discs during play. It also allows running of burned disc games from the SD card storage.
This flexibility broadens your gaming library and preserves your original game discs.
Firmware Upgrades & Customization
Regular firmware updates enhance SAROO's compatibility and performance. The current firmware supports 14 system languages, and a comprehensive update tutorial aids easy installation.
Customize your system menu background, music, and display game covers for a personalized gaming interface.
Robust Hardware & Controls
SAROO hardware includes an STM32H750VBT6 MCU and EP4CE6 FPGA, designed for stability and performance.
The emulator features push-button media controls and an acrylic enclosure, combining durability with user-friendly operation.
Key Specifications
- Open-source firmware version firm v0.7
- MCU: STM32H750VBT6; FPGA: EP4CE6
- Virtual Memory Card: 8MB built-in plus 1MB/4MB RAM options
- Cross-region compatibility: EU/NA/JP Sega Saturn
- Supports multi-disc and burned disc games
- 14 supported system languages
- Acrylic enclosure with media control buttons
What's in the box
- SAROO Card Emulator
- 128GB Micro SD Card (optional per package)
- Free Gift (varies by package)
Product FAQ
Frequently asked questions
01 What gaming console is the SAROO emulator compatible with?
The SAROO emulator is designed exclusively for the Sega Saturn console.
02 Does the SAROO emulator support multi-disc games?
Yes, the SAROO emulator supports multi-disc games, enabling you to play titles requiring disc swaps.
03 How does SAROO handle game storage?
Games are loaded from a micro SD card, allowing seamless gameplay without original discs.
04 Is the SAROO emulator compatible with all game regions?
Yes, the SAROO unlocks game region restrictions, compatible with EU, NA, and JP Sega Saturn versions.
05 What kind of virtual memory card does SAROO include?
It features an 8MB built-in virtual memory card plus additional 1MB or 4MB RAM acceleration options.
06 Can SAROO firmware be updated?
Yes, the emulator supports firmware upgrades and includes 14 system languages for customization.
07 Does SAROO offer customization of the system menu?
Yes, users can customize the system menu background, music, and display game covers.
08 What materials and controls does the SAROO emulator use?
It has an acrylic enclosure and media control type buttons with push-button operation.
09 What components make up the SAROO hardware?
SAROO uses an STM32H750VBT6 MCU and EP4CE6 FPGA as its core hardware components.
10 Is the SAROO project open-source?
Yes, SAROO is fully open-source, with firmware and documentation available online for developers and users.
Discussion
4.7
Based on 51 reviews
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It worked perfectly.
Easy to use and comes with many games.
The purchase was well worth it.
It didn't work for me! I tested 2 SD cards formatted in FAT32 and both caused the BIOS screen to freeze.
Absolutely awesome works great and brings back memories
