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− | | | + | |first = 0.12 beta R4 |
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− | + | |fifth = [http://www.geocities.jp/mj3kj8o5/ssf/index.html Shima's Site] | |
− | + | [https://ssftribute.csdprojects.co.uk/ English Tribute Site] | |
− | | | + | |sixth = Closed source}} |
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− | '''SSF''' is a | + | '''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== |
− | + | *[http://www.geocities.jp/mj3kj8o5/ssf/files/SSF_TestVer.zip Latest Version] (The "test versions" are development builds.) | |
− | + | *[http://www.geocities.jp/mj3kj8o5/ssf/files/SSF_012_beta_R4.zip 0.12 Beta R4] | |
− | + | *[http://segaretro.org/images/5/53/SSF_011_alpha_R5%27%27.7z ''.zip Version 0.11 alpha R5''] | |
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==Review== | ==Review== | ||
− | + | The best, and only good Saturn emulator right now. SSF is superior to Yabause for compatibility, but is Windows only, closed source and requires mounting ISO files in a virtual drive to run them. | |
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− | A major update to 0.12 improved compatibility for certain games and broke others. It added support for some of | + | 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. | Even though it has a "No Bios" option, you'll sometimes need the BIOS files, of course specifying the correct region in the options. | ||
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* F7: Pause and Load State (Press 0-9 to choose) | * F7: Pause and Load State (Press 0-9 to choose) | ||
* Shift + F7: Pause and Save State (Press 0-9 to choose) | * Shift + F7: Pause and Save State (Press 0-9 to choose) | ||
− | * Numeral Pad 1-6: Disable 2D layers. Useful for sprite | + | * Numeral Pad 1-6: Disable 2D layers. Useful for sprite ripps. 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. |
* You can change the speed of emulation under options up to 4x. | * You can change the speed of emulation under options up to 4x. | ||
==Guides and Info== | ==Guides and Info== | ||
− | + | [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.] | |
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===Free Virtual Drive Software=== | ===Free Virtual Drive Software=== | ||
− | As said above | + | As said above, SSF requires a virtual drive to read ISO files. Sadly, most of the good free ones don't work with SSF for one reason or another. They either have a bunch of adware or they don't support mdf/mds files. The ones that do work (along with some that don't) will be listed below. |
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− | {| class="wikitable | + | {| class="wikitable" |
|+List of Free Virtual Drive Software | |+List of Free Virtual Drive Software | ||
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− | ! scope="col"|Program Name | + | ! scope="col" style="text-align: center;"|Program Name |
− | ! scope="col"|Pros | + | ! scope="col" style="text-align: center;"|Pros |
− | ! scope="col"|Cons | + | ! scope="col" style="text-align: center;"|Cons |
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− | |[ | + | | style="text-align: center;"|[http://www.slysoft.com/en/download.html Virtual Clone Drive] |
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* Isn't a cut-down version of a paid software. | * Isn't a cut-down version of a paid software. | ||
* Very lightweight. | * Very lightweight. | ||
* Doesn't try to install unwanted software. | * Doesn't try to install unwanted software. | ||
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* Doesn't support .mdf/.mds files. This is kind of a big deal, since quite a few of the Saturn's popular titles are only available as mdf/mds. | * Doesn't support .mdf/.mds files. This is kind of a big deal, since quite a few of the Saturn's popular titles are only available as mdf/mds. | ||
* Can't mount .cue files. DON'T mount the .bin instead, as SSF will boot you back to the bios whenever it feels like it if you do. Instead, make a .ccd/.img copy with CloneCD and another virtual drive program. | * Can't mount .cue files. DON'T mount the .bin instead, as SSF will boot you back to the bios whenever it feels like it if you do. Instead, make a .ccd/.img copy with CloneCD and another virtual drive program. | ||
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− | | | + | | style="text-align: center;"|[http://www.softpedia.com/get/CD-DVD-Tools/CD-DVD-Rip-Other-Tools/Alcohol-52.shtml Alcohol 52% Free Edition] |
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− | |[http://www.softpedia.com/get/CD-DVD-Tools/CD-DVD-Rip-Other-Tools/Alcohol-52.shtml Alcohol 52% Free Edition] | ||
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* Supports every Saturn image extension. | * Supports every Saturn image extension. | ||
* Very reliable. | * Very reliable. | ||
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* Installer contains optional adware. | * Installer contains optional adware. | ||
* Mounting the images causes the sound files to autoplay. | * Mounting the images causes the sound files to autoplay. | ||
* The installer forces you to install crapware called Smart File Advisor, which you can't uninstall without uninstalling Alcohol. | * The installer forces you to install crapware called Smart File Advisor, which you can't uninstall without uninstalling Alcohol. | ||
− | (You can mostly ignore the program by stopping it from running on startup, | + | (You can mostly ignore the program by stopping it from running on startup, however.) |
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− | |[http://www.daemon-tools.cc/products/dtLite Daemon Tools LITE] | + | | style="text-align: center;"|[http://www.daemon-tools.cc/products/dtLite Daemon Tools LITE] |
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* Nice UI. | * Nice UI. | ||
* Supports every Saturn image extension. | * Supports every Saturn image extension. | ||
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* Installer tries to fill your computer up with adware, and newer versions force you to install adware (Version 4.30.4 does not force it). | * Installer tries to fill your computer up with adware, and newer versions force you to install adware (Version 4.30.4 does not force it). | ||
− | * Sends data on every image you mount to an outside location. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neowin.net/news/daemon-tools-knows-what-you-mounted-last-summer|title=Daemon tools spying}}</ref> | + | * Sends data on every image you mount to an outside location. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neowin.net/news/daemon-tools-knows-what-you-mounted-last-summer|title=Daemon tools spying}}</ref> |
* No longer run by the original team. Possibly Chinese spyware at this point. | * No longer run by the original team. Possibly Chinese spyware at this point. | ||
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− | |[http://wincdemu.sysprogs.org/ WinCDEmu] | + | | style="text-align: center;"|[http://wincdemu.sysprogs.org/ WinCDEmu] |
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* Isn't a cut-down version of a paid software. | * Isn't a cut-down version of a paid software. | ||
* Open-source. | * Open-source. | ||
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* Doesn't try to install unwanted software. | * Doesn't try to install unwanted software. | ||
* Supports every Saturn image extension. | * Supports every Saturn image extension. | ||
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* SSF isn't compatible with it. | * SSF isn't compatible with it. | ||
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− | |[http://www.magiciso.com/tutorials/miso-magicdisc-overview.htm MagicDisc] | + | | style="text-align: center;"|[http://www.magiciso.com/tutorials/miso-magicdisc-overview.htm MagicDisc] |
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* Lightweight. | * Lightweight. | ||
* Doesn't try to install unwanted software. | * Doesn't try to install unwanted software. | ||
* Supports every Saturn image extension. | * Supports every Saturn image extension. | ||
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* SSF isn't compatible with it. | * SSF isn't compatible with it. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
− | {{Reflist}} | + | {{Reflist|colwidth=30em}} |
[[Category:Emulators]] | [[Category:Emulators]] | ||
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[[Category:Windows emulation software]] | [[Category:Windows emulation software]] | ||
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