sega saturn versions

[TheinsanegamerN]

Hey everyone!
i am looking to buy a sega saturn, however i don't know which model i should be looking for. the mod-chip available here says that you should use the model 2, but i have no idea which model number is the model 2. does anyone know which one i should be looking for?

[s8n]

take a look at this Website for different SS Models that are out there..................


http://segaretro.org/Sega_Saturn_Models

[harper]

take a look at this Website for different SS Models that are out there..................


http://segaretro.org/Sega_Saturn_Models

Looks like a lot to take in if he doesn't know much about what he's looking for in the first place.

Basically the model 1 has "oval" power and reset buttons. Picture:

And the model 2 has round power and reset buttons. Picture:

[marurun]

The model 2 is generally easier to deal with if you ever need to repair or replace anything, because there are more model 2 units floating around. That said, there are a few different internal revisions of the model 2. Still, the Saturn itself is affordable enough that if repairs are in order you're bound to be able to find a cheap replacement for parts. I have 3 Saturns around here in various states of functionality.

[TheinsanegamerN]

so, i should be looking for a MK-80001? or will the mk-80000a work with the modchip as well? the modchip instructions say that the 32 pin model is recommended.

[theclaw]

Remember like racketboy says, a modchip enables just backup copies on its own.

Region code and video format (if you need those mods) are entirely separate.

[skate323k137]

trying to figure out 32pin vs 64pin by model no is a lost cause in my experience.

Just get a model2 (round buttons) and pray. The good news is if you do get a 64 pin, I've had great success with them, just switching the 14/19 solder bridge jumper on the chip if it's a 64; the "stock" setting works for 32pin but not 64pin IC.