Difference between revisions of "SSF"
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|fifth = [http://www.geocities.jp/mj3kj8o5/ssf/index.html Shima's Site] | |fifth = [http://www.geocities.jp/mj3kj8o5/ssf/index.html Shima's Site] | ||
− | [ | + | [https://ssftribute.csdprojects.co.uk/ English Tribute Site] |
|sixth = Closed source}} | |sixth = Closed source}} | ||
− | '''SSF''' is a [[Sega Saturn emulators|Sega Saturn]] emulator. It | + | '''SSF''' is a [[Sega Saturn emulators|Sega Saturn]] emulator. It is the only Sega Saturn emulator to date that has any level of compatibility with SS games and the only one worth using. |
==Downloads== | ==Downloads== | ||
*[http://www.geocities.jp/mj3kj8o5/ssf/files/SSF_012_beta_R4.zip Latest Version] (0.12 beta R4) | *[http://www.geocities.jp/mj3kj8o5/ssf/files/SSF_012_beta_R4.zip Latest Version] (0.12 beta R4) | ||
− | *[ | + | *[https://ssftribute.csdprojects.co.uk/files/SSF_012_beta_R4.zip Alternate link to 0.12 Beta R4] |
*[http://segaretro.org/images/5/53/SSF_011_alpha_R5%27%27.7z ''.zip Version 0.11 alpha R5''] | *[http://segaretro.org/images/5/53/SSF_011_alpha_R5%27%27.7z ''.zip Version 0.11 alpha R5''] | ||
==Review== | ==Review== | ||
− | The best, and only good Saturn emulator right now. Windows only and closed source | + | The best, and only good Saturn emulator right now. SSF is superior to Yabause for compatibility, but is Windows only and closed source. |
− | + | A recent major update to 0.12 improved compatibility for certain games and broke others. It added support for some of games such as Astal (needs "Enable SH2 Cache"). Keep both versions, pre- and post-0.12 just in case. To raise compatibility, you can try with "No Bios" enabled or disabled, and you'll want to start with the MaxCompatibility (slow) option, then try with the faster options (that do not always work). | |
− | + | SSF needs an external virtual drive to read ISO files. Close and restart the emulator (as it says in the Japanese dialogue popup appearing) whenever you modify the options for them to take effect. | |
− | Even though it has a "No Bios" option, you'll sometimes need the | + | Even though it has a "No Bios" option, you'll sometimes need the BIOS files, of course specifying the correct region in the options. |
F7: Pause and Load State (Press 0-9 to choose) | F7: Pause and Load State (Press 0-9 to choose) | ||
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Shift + F7: Pause and Save State (Press 0-9 to choose) | Shift + F7: Pause and Save State (Press 0-9 to choose) | ||
− | Useful for sprite rippers are the numeral pad keys, which disable layers. Keep in mind this often causes 3D games to crash, and they already have lower | + | Useful for sprite rippers are the numeral pad keys, which disable layers. Keep in mind this often causes 3D games to crash, and they already have lower compatibility than 2D one when it comes to general emulations. |
==Guides and Info== | ==Guides and Info== | ||
[http://www.racketboy.com/retro/sega/saturn/ssf-a-nearly-perfect-sega-saturn-emulator General Guide] | [http://www.racketboy.com/retro/sega/saturn/ssf-a-nearly-perfect-sega-saturn-emulator General Guide] | ||
− | [ | + | [https://www.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.geocities.jp%2Fmj3kj8o5%2Fssf%2Fsetting.html&sandbox=1 Shima's FAQ about compatibility issues. Note that this is Japanese-to-English Google Translate, and has very shoddy syntax as a result.] |
===Free Virtual Drive Software=== | ===Free Virtual Drive Software=== |
Revision as of 20:13, 17 July 2014
Current version: | 0.12 beta R4 |
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Active: | Yes |
OS: | Windows |
Authors: | Shima |
Official website: | Shima's Site |
Source code: | Closed source |
SSF is a Sega Saturn emulator. It is the only Sega Saturn emulator to date that has any level of compatibility with SS games and the only one worth using.
Downloads
Review
The best, and only good Saturn emulator right now. SSF is superior to Yabause for compatibility, but is Windows only and closed source.
A recent major update to 0.12 improved compatibility for certain games and broke others. It added support for some of games such as Astal (needs "Enable SH2 Cache"). Keep both versions, pre- and post-0.12 just in case. To raise compatibility, you can try with "No Bios" enabled or disabled, and you'll want to start with the MaxCompatibility (slow) option, then try with the faster options (that do not always work).
SSF needs an external virtual drive to read ISO files. Close and restart the emulator (as it says in the Japanese dialogue popup appearing) whenever you modify the options for them to take effect.
Even though it has a "No Bios" option, you'll sometimes need the BIOS files, of course specifying the correct region in the options.
F7: Pause and Load State (Press 0-9 to choose)
Shift + F7: Pause and Save State (Press 0-9 to choose)
Useful for sprite rippers are the numeral pad keys, which disable layers. Keep in mind this often causes 3D games to crash, and they already have lower compatibility than 2D one when it comes to general emulations.
Guides and Info
Free Virtual Drive Software
As said above, SSF requires a virtual drive to read ISO files. Now there aren't a lot of options for a free virtual drive, and there are even fewer good options. The programs will be named right now, with the pros and cons of each:
Program Name | Pros | Cons |
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Virtual Clone Drive |
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Alcohol 52% Free Edition |
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(You can mostly ignore the program by stopping it from running on startup, however.) |
Daemon Tools LITE |
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WinCDEmu |
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MagicDisc |
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