Sega Saturn Console in used, excellent condition. The package includes the Console, 1 Controller, a Power Cable and an AV Cable. It may have some minor scratches or visual imperfections, but this does not affect the console’s functionality. Upgrade to include a second controller, memory card or your choice of games!
Sega Saturn Console – Features
As a piece of gaming history, the Sega Saturn Console is for those who love a retro and classic feel. Its features make sure your experience is nothing but great and nostalgic.
Powerful Processor
...Sega Saturn Console in used, excellent condition. The package includes the Console, 1 Controller, a Power Cable and an AV Cable. It may have some minor scratches or visual imperfections, but this does not affect the console’s functionality. Upgrade to include a second controller, memory card or your choice of games!
Sega Saturn Console – Features
As a piece of gaming history, the Sega Saturn Console is for those who love a retro and classic feel. Its features make sure your experience is nothing but great and nostalgic.
Powerful Processor
Featuring eight processors, you have 2 Hitachi central processing units, two sound processors, 2 video display processors, a CD-ROM drive processor and a system control unit, all of which were though out to take care of everything for your playing pleasure.
Impressive Memory Capacity
The console features a cartridge slot that allows for memory expansion, 16 Mbit of work random-access memory (RAM), 12 Mbit of video RAM, 4 Mbit of RAM for sound functions, 4 Mbit of CD buffer RAM and 256 Kbit (32 KB) of battery backup RAM.
Intense Surround-sound
Praised by many game critics of the time, the sound capabilities of the Sega Saturn console did not disappoint, with an impressive ability to offer the player a real-life sound experience.
Outstanding Video Rendering
Its video output, provided by a stereo AV cable, displays at resolutions from 320×224 to 704×224 pixels and can simultaneously display up to 16.77 million colours.
Sega Saturn Console – Games
With about 600 official releases, Saturn’s library is nearly twice as large as the Nintendo 64’s.
Fighters Megamix
This Sega Saturn-exclusive game brings together beloved characters from other hits of this console in a fight against each other. Upon release, it was hailed as one of Saturn’s best games, with critics deeming its crossover mechanics a complete success.
Sonic 3d Blast
As Sonic the Hedgehog, the player embarks on a journey to save the Flickies, birds enslaved by Doctor Robotnik. The player must guide Sonic through themed levels to collect Flickies and defeat Robotnik.
Tomb Raider
This iconic game that started the renowned Tomb Raider franchise was first released for this console and followed the story of archaeologist-adventurer Lara Croft, hired by a businesswoman to find an artifact called the Scion of Atlantis. Navigate levels and complex rooms while fighting enemies and solving puzzles with this classic!
Virtua Fighter 2
One of the most popular Sega Saturn games comes as a sequel to the first Virtua Fighter while also being known for its breakthrough graphics. It had many upgrades appreciated at the time, such as running at 60 frames per second, double its predecessor’s ability, or you could adjust the arena’s size, all to give you the best fighting experience.
Daytona USA
Inspired by the popularity of NASCAR in the U.S., Daytona USA was a critical and commercial success, praised for its graphics, soundtrack and sense of realism. In this stock car racing game, players race opponents and the clock on one of its three tracks.
Panzer Dragoon
Panzer Dragoon is a 1995 rail shooter video game for the Sega Saturn that follows hunter Keil Fluge, who becomes the rider of a powerful dragon. The player moves an aiming reticle (representing the dragon’s laser and Kyle’s gun) and shoots enemies while the dragon flies through 3D environments on a predetermined track.
Sega Saturn Console – Fun Facts
- The console’s name in Japan is commonly romanized as one word (SegaSaturn).
- It was the first Sega video game console with 3D graphics.
- Sega released two versions of Saturn: the first generation was black with small controllers, and the second was white.
- Sega added another video display processor in early 1994 before launching to better compete with Sony’s forthcoming PlayStation.
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The Saturn had very unusual hardware which made it difficult for game developers to produce games on, and which also makes the system very difficult to emulate. For this reason all Saturn emulators are still basically in the early stages of development, so if you want to play the really good titles that were created for the Saturn (Shining Force, Panzer Dragoon Saga, Nights into dreams) then you really do need the console itself.
Ill Be Honest, I didnt know what a Sega saturn was until late 2012, and I may have had one as a kid, and I played the arcade ports on the PS2, and saw the graphics, and wanted one.Only Problem was They are hard to find in N. America, being only 2 million were sold, thanks to the Playstation.Rundown: The saturn was released before the PS1 in japan and everywhere else, that was a bad Idea, due to store chains being pissed with this suprise launch. and because of this, It didnt sell well outside of Japan, even though its more advanced then the PS1, but near impossible to program for. But used right, and It was Very Impressive.the One I got is a model 2, and it does the same things but has slightly less load times, and being better then new PS1’sAlso the Graphical User Interface, or BIOS screen is awesome, Having a light show and a spaceship background, its way better then the PS1 again, and having 2 Sound processors, it can hold more music and gameplay. And also has a Clock and built in memory, another 2 plus’ over the PS1, and a backup battery that can be replaced. the build Quality is A- and feels lighter then the PS1 at the same time. and the backup cartridge can hold games, add more RAM, (like the N64) and even play import games.Negatives: -Using Quadrillaterals, (basically 3D squares) over polygons, it was a pain to make games on it.-The release, being a suprise launch, this made it virtually dead. but not today!-the A/V cable can be hard to find, but new ones are 5$!and thats about it!Positives: Built in memory, no memory card needed. and a memory cartridge can be used+Clock, always comes in handy+GD+G player+Fun BIOS screen+Video CD capabilities+3D analog controller+High Build quality.-Not as many games as the PS1,+ but the ones that do, look exceptional!+Stock controllers feel and play greatIf you like sega or the PS1, you will Love this Great console.
I got my Sega Saturn in June 2010. Really enjoying the Sega Genesis, I got my Saturn at Luna Video Games for $50. (An average price.) I already owned Criticom (A really crappy fighting game) that I got from a thrift store for $1, which what even got me into buying a Saturn in the first place! Along with the console I bought a 3D controller pad, (Looks alot like the Dreamcast controller and is good to use for 3D games)and 2 games; Battle Stations (Ok 3D Battleship type game) and Skeleton Warriors. (A amazing 2D sidescroler in a 3D world) After buying it, I quickly fell in love with it. I spent hours on end playing Skeleton Warriors! I think what kept bringing me back to the Saturn was that it was so different than the Nintendo 64 and Sony Playstation (which I already own)Sure the Playstation and N64 are better,but the Saturn has that unique feel to it. Many people say, “The Saturn sucks cause it has terrible games! The Playstation and N64 are WAY better!” But i’ll tell you something, PS and N64 may have a better selection of games but that doesn’t mean the Saturn doesn’t! Night’s Into Dreams,the Panzar Dragoon series,Sega Rally,Daytona USA,Virtual Cop 1 and 2, the Virtual Fighter series,Clockwork Knight 1 and 2,Astal,Sonic Jam,Darius Gidain ALL ARE GREAT GAMES!!! And more people should take notice to that. Being a Nintendo fanboy, it’s hard for me to like Sega more than Nintendo. But the Saturn will always have a place in my heart. Now are they any drawbacks? Well, it’s a little hard to come by games. Me being a 13 year old game collecter it’s not that easy. I usally refer to places like:Goodwill,Amvets,and Luna Video Games. (Sometimes using retrolio and Ebay) At the moment, I only have 3 other games: Road Rash, (awesome motorcycle racing game)Virtual Cop, (Great rail shooter) and Virtual Fighter 2 (Fun fighting game) I soon hope to get more. One other drawback is that the grapics aren’t as good as PS and N64. But the games actully made by Sega look preaty good.Batt.
I had been wanting a Saturn for some time. This system is wonderfull anyone that is looking for a great system for a good price check this out. There are many games for it and the graphics and sound are better than the first Playstation.
Everything works looks brand new all my games I got in the mail today work just fine with the system.
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Okay so the origins of Sega Saturn is still up to debate… from everything as it was not supposed to have 3-D to it was supposed to be the ultimate 2-D system… and mere upgrade to the Genesis… to it was Sega’s answer to unload it’s arcade games (Which were hits at the time and a big deal) for cheaper… to be honest I think there is truth in all those stories… but I’m not sure I put 100% stock into any of them. The bottom line of the matter is Sega released the Saturn in the 32 bit- 64 bit era and it’s a great machine. So me being an owner of all 3 of the big systems of that era(Saturn, Playstation, and N64) I’m going on a limb and saying the Saturn may have been the best system of it’s time overall.Disadvantages the Saturn had against Playstation. (Note I’m only comparing the 2 top 32 bit machines here)Sega… in general was one disadvantage for the Saturn. The company made some bad choices here in America… including an early release to certain stores.. which made other sells outlets angry and pretty much drop Sega’s stuff right from the get go (I believe Toys R Us and Wal Mart were 2 such stores though I may be wrong but they did P.O. some big name stores for the time I remember) It also made 3rd party developers mad. In addition there are parts in the hardware that not even Sega managed to take advantage of.Third Party Developers… Basically the early release combined with the Hardware made 3rd party developers angry… (They said that the system was to hard to make games for)Basically in the end despite what Sony Frat boys say these two things were the death of the Saturn… (Sega’s choices and not as many games being released)Graphics… Basically since nobody could actually take advantage of the Saturn’s Capabilities this led into a lot of third party games (that are 3-D anyway) to look better on the Playstation than the Saturn. (Don’t believe me do a side by side comparison with Fox’s Croc: Legend of the Gobbos sometime. The Playstation version eve.
Ordered this console to replace one that broke down during quarantine. It arrived two days earlier than projected and in excellent working condition. Product is as advertised.
My one complaint with the system/controller I got was that the controller has a rattle in it. Everything seems to work fine, though, so it’s a minor complaint.
Let me start off by saying that I am overall a “fanboy” of ALL game systems. So I am reviewing this with a open mind. With that stated, I have to say that among my 17 game systems….This is easily in the top 3. And quite possibly my all-time favorite system! It’s highly underrated. And people never really seemed to give this console a chance. PS one is a good system too, w/ many games….But people always would & do say things like the Saturn only has like 30 games. That is far from true. I own 65 Saturn games. And there are a fare amount of other games out there still. The 32bit era of gaming had many classics on all 32bit systems. The Saturn offered greats like: BUG!,Panzer Dragoon (series),Virtual Fighter 2,Firtua Cop 1&2,Sega Rally,Die Hard Arcade,NBA JAM,Mortal Kombat 2&3,Street Fighter2 Alpha,Resident Evil,Virtua On,Area 51,Battle Arena Toshinden,Earth Worm Jim2,DOOM,X-Men Children Of The Atoms,Blazing Rangers,3 Dirty Dwarfs, & more. If you don’t own a Saturn yet, you should get one! I own 2 (both versions).