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|title = Sega Model 2
 
|title = Sega Model 2
 
|logo = Daytona-USA-Main.jpg
 
|logo = Daytona-USA-Main.jpg
|developer = Sega
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|developer = [[:Sega]]
|type = Arcade system board
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|type = [[:Category:Arcade|Arcade system board]]
 
|release = 1993
 
|release = 1993
 
|discontinued = 1998
 
|discontinued = 1998
|predecessor = [[Sega Model 1]]
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|predecessor = [[Sega Model 1|Model 1]]
|successor = Sega Model 3
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|successor = [[Sega Model 3|Model 3]]
 
|emulated = {{✓}}
 
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The '''[https://segaretro.org/Sega_Model_2 Sega Model 2]''' is an arcade system board first released in 1993 as a successor to the [[Sega Model 1]] board. Sega Model 2 was the starting point of several popular arcade games and series such as Daytona USA, Dead Or Alive, Sega Rally, House of the Dead and Virtua Cop.
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The '''[https://segaretro.org/Sega_Model_2 Sega Model 2]''' is an arcade system board first released in 1993 as a successor to the [[Sega Model 1]] board. Sega Model 2 was the starting point of several popular arcade games and series such as Daytona USA, Dead Or Alive, Sega Rally, House of the Dead and Virtua Cop. It had an Intel i960-KB CPU at 25 MHz with 9776KB of RAM.
  
 
==Emulators==
 
==Emulators==
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! scope="col"|Active
 
! scope="col"|[[libretro|Libretro Core]]
 
! scope="col"|[[Recommended emulators|Recommended]]
 
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! colspan="6"|PC
 
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|Model 2 Emulator
 
|Windows
 
|[http://nebula.emulatronia.com/descargas.php 1.1a]
 
|{{✗}}
 
|{{✗}}
 
|{{✓}}
 
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|[[MAME]]
 
|Multi-platform
 
|[http://www.mamedev.org/release.html {{MAMEVer}}]
 
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=== Comparisons ===
 
=== Comparisons ===
*'''Model 2 Emulator''' was formerly known as Nebula Model 2. It has great compatibility (only one game is unplayable?). Most games work without problems, although some configuration may be required for the optimal experience in some titles. It is easy to use, the system requirements are moderate and there is support for increasing the internal resolution. For a long time it was, and still is for most titles, the only way to play Model 2 games. However; it is Windows only, closed source and hasn't been updated since 2014.
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;[[Model 2 Emulator]] <small>(formerly ''Nebula Model 2'')</small>:Has great compatibility. Most games work without problems, although some configuration may be required for the optimal experience in some titles. It is easy to use and the system requirements are moderate. There is support for increasing the internal resolution, force feedback and GPU hardware acceleration.<ref name="features">http://www.mameworld.info/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=6&Number=277024&page=8&view=expanded&sb=7&o=&vc=1</ref> For a long time it was, and still is for most titles, the only way to play Model 2 games. However; it is Windows only, closed-source and hasn't been updated since 2014. Although the MAME developers have access to the source code, its use of Win32 assembly and emulation "shortcuts" such as a cached interpreter make it unusable for implementation into MAME.
*'''[[MAME]]''' is a long way behind Model 2 Emulator in compatibility but is actively developed and Model 2 emulation recently improved greatly. With version 0.196 the first two games were promoted to working status; Virtua Fighter 2 and Motor Raid. Version 0.197 followed up with adding Rail Chase 2. Other games might work but most have lots of graphic glitches and some will outright crash. You'll need a fast CPU for full speed emulation.
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:Nuexzz has also created a frontend, [http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,159733.msg1680224.html#msg1680224 Sega Model 2 UI], for this emulator.
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;[[MAME]]: is a long way behind ''Model 2 Emulator'' in terms of compatibility, but is being actively developed and Model 2 emulation improved greatly in 2018. With version 0.196, the first two games were promoted to working status; Virtua Fighter 2 and Motor Raid.<ref name="mameupdate">https://www.reddit.com/r/emulation/comments/835vz6/finally_model2_is_working_on_mame/</ref> Version 0.197 followed up with adding Rail Chase 2. Other games might work but most have lots of graphical glitches and some will outright crash. You'll need a fast CPU for full speed emulation.
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:See [https://github.com/mamedev/mame/blob/master/src/mame/sega/model2.cpp MAME driver] at GitHub (Also note the large to-do lists at top of page).
  
 
==Games==
 
==Games==
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|Daytona USA
 
|Daytona USA
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|Dead or Alive
 
|Dead or Alive
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|Desert Tank
 
|Desert Tank
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|Dynamite Baseball  
 
|Dynamite Baseball  
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|Dynamite Baseball 97  
 
|Dynamite Baseball 97  
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|Gunblade NY
 
|Gunblade NY
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|Indy 500  
 
|Indy 500  
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|Manx TT Superbike
 
|Manx TT Superbike
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|Motor Raid  
 
|Motor Raid  
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|Sega Rally Championship
 
|Sega Rally Championship
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|Sega Ski Super G
 
|Sega Ski Super G
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|Sega Touring Car Championship
 
|Sega Touring Car Championship
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|Sega Water Ski  
 
|Sega Water Ski  
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|Sonic the Fighters
 
|Sonic the Fighters
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|Super GT 24H
 
|Super GT 24H
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|The House of the Dead
 
|The House of the Dead
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|Top Skater
 
|Top Skater
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|Virtua Cop
 
|Virtua Cop
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|Virtua Cop 2  
 
|Virtua Cop 2  
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|Virtua Fighter 2
 
|Virtua Fighter 2
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|Virtua Striker
 
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This list is updated as of MAME 0.197 and Model 2 Emulator 1.1a.
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''This list is updated as of MAME 0.262 and Model 2 Emulator 1.1a.''
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<nowiki>*</nowiki> '''PSN/XBLA:''' Some games were released for PS3 PSN and Xbox 360 XBLA labeled as the "Sega Model 2 Collection". It is a way to buy the games as single purchases on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Xbox One (backward compatibility). The games feature excellent improvements over the arcade originals such as higher resolution, widescreen, HD textures, fewer pop-ups, online multiplayer, trophies, etc. Some of these are playable in the [[RPCS3]] emulator.
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<nowiki>**</nowiki> '''Ports:''' Some games were ported to consoles available when the arcade games where released. Most of them were released on Sega Saturn and PC, with a few appearing on Dreamcast and PlayStation 2. These ports are often downgraded compared to the the arcade orginals.
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==Resources==
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* [https://segaretro.org/Sega_Model_2 Sega Retro]
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* [http://www.system16.com/museum.php?id=1 System-16] (Games & technical specs for several Model 2 versions)
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* [https://www.uvlist.net/groups/info/arcadehardware UVList]
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* [http://www.nogamenoglory.com/GameInfoV2/PagesFixed/Arcade/SEGA%20Model%202/System.php NoGameNoGlory.com]
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* [https://segaretro.org/Sega_Saturn/Hardware_comparison#Graphics_comparison_table Graphics comparison table] (for Saturn as opposed to PS1, N64, Sega Model 2 arcade hardware and 1995-era PC)
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==External Links==
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvtgLDIFOzg&t=24s Sega Model 2 Emulation] (RetroGameForce. Published on Feb 02, 2020.)
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inzwr597uCY Sega Model 2 Arcade Games A to Z] (Dubbloseven. Published on Nov 23, 2016.)
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGcejvMoC_s 66 GAMES - MODEL 2 1.1a EMULATOR TEST] (EMURETRO. Published on Apr 7, 2017.)
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojLtum_HYAc Best SEGA MODEL 2 Collection - Arcade Games] (TheRadik. Published on Apr 26, 2018. Model 2 emulator.)
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==References==
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{{Reflist}}
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<nowiki>*</nowiki> '''PSN/XBLA:''' Some games were released for PS3 PSN and Xbox 360 XBLA labeled as the "Sega Model 2 Collection". It is a way to buy the games as single purchases on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Xbox One (backwards compatibility). The games feature excellent improvements over the arcade orginals such as: higher resolution, widescreen, HD texures, less pop ups, online multiplayer, trophies, etc.
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<nowiki>**</nowiki> '''Ports:''' Some games where ported to consoles available when the arcade games where released. Most of them were released on Sega Saturn och PC, with a few apperaring on Dreamcast and Playstation 2.
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[[Category:Arcade]]
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[[Category:Arcade emulators]]

Latest revision as of 14:04, 11 February 2024

Sega Model 2
Daytona-USA-Main.jpg
Developer Sega
Type Arcade system board
Release date 1993
Discontinued 1998
Predecessor Model 1
Successor Model 3
Emulated

The Sega Model 2 is an arcade system board first released in 1993 as a successor to the Sega Model 1 board. Sega Model 2 was the starting point of several popular arcade games and series such as Daytona USA, Dead Or Alive, Sega Rally, House of the Dead and Virtua Cop. It had an Intel i960-KB CPU at 25 MHz with 9776KB of RAM.

Emulators[edit]

Main article: Arcade emulators#Emulators

Comparisons[edit]

Model 2 Emulator (formerly Nebula Model 2)
Has great compatibility. Most games work without problems, although some configuration may be required for the optimal experience in some titles. It is easy to use and the system requirements are moderate. There is support for increasing the internal resolution, force feedback and GPU hardware acceleration.[1] For a long time it was, and still is for most titles, the only way to play Model 2 games. However; it is Windows only, closed-source and hasn't been updated since 2014. Although the MAME developers have access to the source code, its use of Win32 assembly and emulation "shortcuts" such as a cached interpreter make it unusable for implementation into MAME.
Nuexzz has also created a frontend, Sega Model 2 UI, for this emulator.
MAME
is a long way behind Model 2 Emulator in terms of compatibility, but is being actively developed and Model 2 emulation improved greatly in 2018. With version 0.196, the first two games were promoted to working status; Virtua Fighter 2 and Motor Raid.[2] Version 0.197 followed up with adding Rail Chase 2. Other games might work but most have lots of graphical glitches and some will outright crash. You'll need a fast CPU for full speed emulation.
See MAME driver at GitHub (Also note the large to-do lists at top of page).

Games[edit]

Game Model 2 Emulator MAME PSN/XBLA* Ports**
Behind Enemy Lines
Cyber Troopers Virtual-On
Daytona USA
Dead or Alive
Desert Tank
Dynamite Baseball
Dynamite Baseball 97
Dynamite Cop
Fighting Vipers
Gunblade NY
Indy 500
Last Bronx
Manx TT Superbike
Motor Raid
Over Rev
Pilot Kids
Power Sled
Rail Chase 2
Sega Rally Championship
Sega Ski Super G
Sega Touring Car Championship ~
Sega Water Ski
Sky Target
Sonic the Fighters
Super GT 24H
The House of the Dead ~
Top Skater
Wave Runner
Virtua Cop
Virtua Cop 2
Virtua Fighter 2 ~
Virtua Striker
Zero Gunner

This list is updated as of MAME 0.262 and Model 2 Emulator 1.1a.

* PSN/XBLA: Some games were released for PS3 PSN and Xbox 360 XBLA labeled as the "Sega Model 2 Collection". It is a way to buy the games as single purchases on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Xbox One (backward compatibility). The games feature excellent improvements over the arcade originals such as higher resolution, widescreen, HD textures, fewer pop-ups, online multiplayer, trophies, etc. Some of these are playable in the RPCS3 emulator.

** Ports: Some games were ported to consoles available when the arcade games where released. Most of them were released on Sega Saturn and PC, with a few appearing on Dreamcast and PlayStation 2. These ports are often downgraded compared to the the arcade orginals.

Resources[edit]

External Links[edit]

References[edit]


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