Can't determine the version of this Saturn

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Can't determine the version of this Saturn

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Hello.I'm new to this forum.I just acquired a Sega Saturn that's in the process of getting modded however I cannot determine what version this is..I looked at the installation diagram and from looks of it I'm lost :?
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Re: Can't determine the version of this Saturn

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64 pin model 2.
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Hobie-wan wrote:64 pin model 2.


64 pin model 2? According to Install Diagrams there are 3 types: M1 64 pin,M2 32 pin and one called sanyo board...So where does this machine fit in? :shock:
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Hobie is right its a 64 Pin Model 2..........you can tell from the Round Power on button and the Chip on the Laser Board.
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s8n wrote:Hobie is right its a 64 Pin Model 2..........you can tell from the Round Power on button and the Chip on the Laser Board.


I just googled and it seems it's lot of work getting this machine to boot CD-R's..
I might opt out to get a legit Model 2 32pin version.Unless someone on this forum can mod this? of course I'll pay for the time.
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whatever install guide your viewing it may be old or incorrect......check the below one

http://www.segastyle.com/saturnmod.html

you may want to look into Robb Webb's Saturn Modchips also ive never had a problem with them and ive done 7 of my own Saturns.

http://www.robwebb1.plus.com/saturn/sat ... uide_2.htm


I just googled and it seems it's lot of work getting this machine to boot CD-R's..


it should take about 1 hour of work total.......thats with my own experience
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s8n wrote:whatever install guide your viewing it may be old or incorrect......check the below one

http://www.segastyle.com/saturnmod.html

you may want to look into Robb Webb's Saturn Modchips also ive never had a problem with them and ive done 7 of my own Saturns.

http://www.robwebb1.plus.com/saturn/sat ... uide_2.htm


I just googled and it seems it's lot of work getting this machine to boot CD-R's..


it should take about 1 hour of work total.......thats with my own experience


Actually when i googled I found segastyle link and got little intimidated.lol.
As for Rob webb I heard mix reviews..overall good and some bad..
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As for Rob webb I heard mix reviews..overall good and some bad..



yes there are some reviews ive found as well ......but ive found more people with the Racketboy chips being DOA. I bought 2 RB chips and 1 was DOA so i switched to Robb Webbs with a way higher success rate.
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s8n wrote:
As for Rob webb I heard mix reviews..overall good and some bad..



yes there are some reviews ive found as well ......but ive found more people with the Racketboy chips being DOA. I bought 2 RB chips and 1 was DOA so i switched to Robb Webbs with a way higher success rate.


How about chip from Segastyle,V3 universal for Model 2 64 pin? I'm considering that possibly now that i read some feedbacks.
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its totally new to me i just found out about it today..............maybe others can give some feedback
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