Legacy & History
Released in 1994 (Japan) and 1995 (NA). Its complex dual-CPU architecture made it hard to program for, leading to a library drought in the West.
Cultural Impact
A failure in the US but a massive success in Japan. It has arguably the best fighting game library of its generation.
Modern Legacy
Its controller is considered the best for 2D fighting games.
Under the Hood
Used two SH-2 CPUs and two VDP GPUs. It rendered quads (four-sided polygons) instead of triangles, which creates distinct visual artifacts compared to the PS1.
CPUDual Hitachi SH-2 (32-bit)
MEMORY2 MB RAM + 1.5 MB VRAM
DISPLAYUp to 704 x 480
AUDIOYamaha FH1 DSP
Defining Titles
Nights into DreamsAction • 1996
Panzer Dragoon SagaRPG • 1998
Guardian HeroesBeat 'em up • 1996
Radiant SilvergunShooter • 1998
Sega Rally ChampionshipRacing • 1995
Best Selling Title
Virtua Fighter 2
SATURN Games
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Blue Breaker: Ken yorimo Hohoemi wo
Sega Saturn
1997
5
EVE: The Lost One
Sega Saturn
1998
5
Elf o Karu Monotachi II
Sega Saturn
1998
5
Eternal Melody
Sega Saturn
1996Sega Saturn
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Ferox
Sega Saturn
5
Fishing Koushien
Sega Saturn
1996
5
Fishing Koushien II
Sega Saturn
1997
5
Free Talk Studio: Mari no Kimama na Oshaberi
Sega Saturn
1997
5
Funky Fantasy
Sega Saturn
1996
5
Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu Plus
Sega Saturn
1997
5
Girl Doll Toy: Tamashii o Kudasai...
Sega Saturn
1998
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Heisei Tensai Bakabon Susume! Bakabons
Sega Saturn
1995
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Hyper Securities S
Sega Saturn
1997
5
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu '95 Kaimaku-ban
Sega Saturn
1995
5
Jissen Pachinko Hisshouhou! Twin
Sega Saturn
1997
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Kidou Senshi Z Gundam: Zenpen Zeta no Kodou
Sega Saturn
1997
5
Langrisser Tribute
Sega Saturn
1998
5
Lulu: Un Conte Interactif de Romain Victor-Pujebet
Sega Saturn
1996
5
Mahjong Yonshimai: Wakakusa Monogatari
Sega Saturn
1996
5
Moujiya
Sega Saturn
1996
5
Nihon Daihyou Team no Kantoku ni Naruu! Sekaihatsu Soccer RPG
Sega Saturn
1998
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Nobunaga no Yabou Returns
Sega Saturn
1996
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Pro Yakyuu Greatest Nine '98: Summer Action
Sega Saturn
1998
5
Pup-Breeder
Sega Saturn
1996
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Real Mahjong Adventure: Umi e Summer Waltz
Sega Saturn
1998
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Roommate: Ryouko in Summer Vacation
Sega Saturn
1997
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Ryouko no Oshaberi Room
Sega Saturn
1999
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Ryuuteki Gosennen: Dragons of China
Sega Saturn
1997
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Sakamoto Ryouma: Ishin Kaikoku
Sega Saturn
1998
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Sangokushi IV with Power-Up Kit
Sega Saturn
1997
5
Sankyo Fever: Jikki Simulation S Vol. 3
Sega Saturn
1998
5
SegaSaturn Internet Vol. 1
Sega Saturn
1996
5
Senken Kigyouden
Sega Saturn
1999
5
Sentimental Graffiti: First Window
Sega Saturn
1997
5
Shichuu Suimei Pitagraph
Sega Saturn
1996
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Shin Megami Tensei Devil Summoner: Akuma Zensho
Sega Saturn
1996
5
Shin Theme Park
Sega Saturn
1997
5
Shining Force III Collection Deluxe
Sega Saturn
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Shouryuu Sangoku Engi
Sega Saturn
1996
5
Shusse Mahjong Daisettai
Sega Saturn
1996
5
Simulation Zoo
Sega Saturn
1997
5
Soukuu no Tsubasa: Gotha World
Sega Saturn
1997
5
Takuramakan: Tonkou Denki
Sega Saturn
1996
5
Tanjou S: Debut
Sega Saturn
1996
5
Tenchi Muyou! Mimiri Onsen: Yukemuri no Tabi
Sega Saturn
1996
5
Tenga Seiha
Sega Saturn
1997
5
Texthoth Ludo: Arcanum Senki
Sega Saturn
1997
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Tilk: Aoi Umi kara Kita Shoujo
Sega Saturn
1997
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Tokimeki Memorial Selection Fujisaki Shiori
Sega Saturn
1997
5
Tokuso Kidoutai J-SWAT
Sega Saturn
1996
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With You Mitsumeteitai
Sega Saturn
1999
5
World Cup '98 France: Road to Win
Sega Saturn
1998
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Yoshiyuki Sadamoto Illustrations
Sega Saturn
1997
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Yukyu No Kobako Official Collection
Sega Saturn
1997
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Eberouge
Sega Saturn
1997
4.83333333333333
Umanari 1 Furlong Gekijou
Sega Saturn
1997
4.75
NOeL 3: Not Digital
Sega Saturn
1998
4.75
Nightruth: Explanation of the Paranormal: Nightruth Voice Selection: Radio Drama-hen
Sega Saturn
1997Sega Saturn
4.75
The Sacred Pools
Sega Saturn
4.75
Virtuacall S
Sega Saturn
1998