Good quality cartridge that worked very well on the Saturn.
SAROO Optical Drive Emulator for Sega Saturn with SD Card
Price range: $48.56 through $71.11
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Open-source optical drive emulator for Sega Saturn with SD card support.
- 8MB virtual memory card & RAM acceleration options
- Cross-region compatibility for EU/NA/JP games
- Supports multi-disc and burned disc games
- Customizable system menu with cover display
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Estimated Delivery Time3β7 business days
Seamless Sega Saturn Game Loading
The SAROO optical drive emulator lets you load Sega Saturn games directly from an SD card, eliminating the need for original discs. It is fully open-source and ideal for gamers and developers alike.
Enjoy a smooth gaming experience by replacing your Saturn's optical drive with SAROO for instant game access and easy homebrew development.
Cross-Region Support and Multi-Disc Compatibility
SAROO unlocks game region restrictions, enabling you to play EU, NA, and JP titles on your Saturn without limitations. It also supports multi-disc games and running burned disc games, expanding your gaming library effortlessly.
Virtual Memory and RAM Acceleration
The device includes an 8MB built-in virtual memory card to save game progress. Additional 1MB or 4MB RAM acceleration cards enhance performance and save management.
Swap virtual memory cards and system saves easily through an intuitive save management interface.
- 8MB virtual memory card included
- Optional 1MB or 4MB RAM acceleration cards
- Save management interface for swapping saves
Customizable Firmware and Menu
SAROO offers firmware upgrade support with 14 language options. Customize your system menu background, music, and game cover display for a personalized experience.
Firmware updates also improve BIOS and controller compatibility for enhanced playability.
- Firmware updates with multi-language support
- Customizable system menu and cover display
- Improved BIOS and controller compatibility
Premium Hardware and Materials
The original SAROO V1.3 hardware integrates an STM32H750VBT6 MCU and an EP4CE6 FPGA. Its sleek acrylic enclosure provides durability and a polished look.
Additional engineering enhancements such as pull-up resistors improve SD card signal stability and device reliability.
- STM32H750VBT6 microcontroller unit
- EP4CE6 FPGA for optimized performance
- Durable acrylic enclosure
Key specifications
- Model: SAROO SDLoader
- Firmware version: firm v0.7
- Built-in virtual memory: 8MB
- RAM acceleration: 1MB or 4MB options
- Compatibility: Sega Saturn EU/NA/JP
- Languages: 14 system languages
What's in the box
- 1Γ SAROO Optical Drive Emulator Card
- Optional 128GB Micro SD Card (depending on package)
- Free gift (included)
Product FAQ
Frequently asked questions
01 What consoles is the SAROO optical drive emulator compatible with?
SAROO is compatible specifically with the Sega Saturn console model.
02 Can the SAROO emulator run games from different regional versions?
Yes, SAROO unlocks game region restrictions and supports EU, NA, and JP versions of games.
03 Does SAROO support virtual memory cards?
Yes, it includes an 8MB virtual memory card with additional 1MB or 4MB RAM acceleration options.
04 Can I use SAROO to play multi-disc games?
Yes, SAROO supports multi-disc game playback as well as running burned disc games.
05 Is the firmware on SAROO upgradeable?
Yes, SAROO supports firmware upgrades and includes 14 system languages.
06 Can the system menu be customized on SAROO?
Yes, you can customize the system menu background, music, and game cover display functionality.
07 What materials is the SAROO enclosure made from?
The SAROO enclosure is made of acrylic material.
08 Does the SAROO come with an SD card?
There are package options: some include a 128GB micro SD card, others include just the SAROO card and a free gift.
09 What hardware components does SAROO use?
SAROO includes an STM32H750VBT6 MCU and an EP4CE6 FPGA chip.
10 Are there any special features related to the SD card signals?
Yes, the firmware updates added pull-up resistors for SD card signals and FPGA_DONE signals for improved stability.
Discussion
4.7
Based on 54 reviews
Works out of the box. fpga was rev 05. upgraded to rev 06 using tpunx latest firmware.
Working perfectly in my sega saturn . manny thanks!
I haven't tested it yet, but it seems to be good.
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