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{{Infoboxemulator|first version = 0.12 beta R4|second active = Yes|third platform = Windows|fourth target = [[Sega Saturn emulators|Sega Saturn]]|developer = Shima|fifth website = [https://web.archive.org/web/20190331134556/http://www.geocities.jp/mj3kj8o5/ssf/indexShima's Site (Defunct)]<br/>[https://twitter.html com/FessX Shima's SiteTwitter]<br/>[httphttps://ssftribute.csdprojects.co.uk/ English Tribute Site]|sixth = Closed source}} '''SSF''' is a closed-source [[Sega Saturn emulators|Sega Saturnemulator]] emulator. It's known for being the only Sega Saturn emulator to date that has any level of compatibility with SS games and the only one worth usingmost compatible for a long time.

*[http://wwwaaaaaaaa.g2.xrea.com/ssf/files/SSF_PreviewVer_R7.zip Latest Preview Version] (The "preview versions" are development builds.)*[http://aaaaaaaa.g2.xrea.geocitiescom/ssf/files/SSF_AndroidVer.jpzip Android Version]*[http://mj3kj8o5aaaaaaaa.g2.xrea.com/ssf/files/SSF_012_beta_R4SSF_TestVer.zip Latest Test Version] (Old "test builds" before Shima's site went down.)*[http://aaaaaaaa.g2.xrea.com/ssf/files/SSF_012_beta_R5.zip 0.12 beta R4)Beta R5]*[https://web.archive.org/web/20190331134556/http://ssftributewww.csdprojectsgeocities.co.ukjp/mj3kj8o5/ssf/files/SSF_012_beta_R4.zip Alternate link to 0.12 Beta R4]

The best, and only good Saturn emulator right now. SSF is superior to [[Yabause]] and [[Mednafen]] for compatibility, but is Windows only and , closed source sadlyand requires mounting ISO files in a virtual drive to run them. A recent major update to 0.12 improved compatibility for certain games and broke others. It added support for some of the 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 requires either an external virtual drive or a specific loader to read disc images. 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. Some useful commands:* F7: Pause and Load State (Press 0-9 to choose)* Shift + F7: Pause and Save State (Press 0-9 to choose)* Numeral Pad 1-6: Disable 2D layers. FarUseful for sprite rips. Keep in mind this often causes 3D games to crash, far better and they already have lower compatibility than Yabause2D one when it comes to general emulations.* You can change the speed of emulation under options up to 4x. ==Guides and Info==[http://www.racketboy.com/retro/sega/saturn/ssf-a-nearly-perfect-sega-saturn-emulator General Guide]

It had a recent major update, 0[https://www.12, which improved compatibility for certain games but broke othersgoogle. It added support for some of games like Astal (needs "Enable SH2 Cache")com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.  Keep both versions, pre- and post-0geocities.12 just in casejp%2Fmj3kj8o5%2Fssf%2Fsetting. To raise html&sandbox=1 Shima's FAQ about compatibility, you can try with "No Bios" enabled or disabledissues. Note that this is Japanese-to-English Google Translate, and you'll want to start with the MaxCompatibility (slow) option, then try with the faster options (that do not always work)has a very shoddy syntax as a result.]

The emulator needs an external virtual drive to read iso files[https://segaretro. You'll need to close and restart org/SSF See the emulator (as it says external links in the Japanese dialogue popup appearing) whenever you modify the options this Sega Retro page for them to take effectguides and compatibility databases].

Even though it has a "No Bios" option, you===Troubleshooting===A rough translation of Shima'll sometimes need the bios files, of course specifying the correct region in the optionss FAQ about compatibility issues with various games and fixes for them. The original can be found [https://web.archive.org/web/20190331080907/http://www.geocities.jp/mj3kj8o5/ssf/setting.html here].

F7The configuration closest to accurate hardware emulation would be: Pause and Load State Enable "Bus Wait". Set "Bus Wait Clock" to 0. Enable "SH2 DMA Real Transfer". Alternatively, "Setting5" (Press 0-9 to chooseholding the 5 keyboard button at startup)achieves similar results.

Shift + F7General issues: Pause and Save State (Press 0-9 * '''Character sprites in SNK games don't appear:''' Change "Cartridge" to choose)"1MBytes RAM Cartridge".* '''Flickering in FMVs:''' Enable "Check Cycle Pattern".* '''No sound:''' Enable "Memory Access Wait".* '''Stuttering sound:''' Enable "Scanline Base Timing".

Useful Game-specific issues:* '''Marvel Super Heroes Vs. Street Fighter''' (fix for sprite rippers are the numeral pad keyssound noise): Disable "Sound Thread".* '''Idol Janshi Suchie-Pai II''' (fix for cutscenes): Enable "Check Cycle Pattern" and "VDP2 RAM Revision Access".* '''The Tower:''' Enable "VDP2 RAM Write Timing".* '''Quovadis 2''' (fix for FMVs): Set "Dot Clock" to 3.0 or above, and "EZ Setting" to "High".* '''Galjan''': Enable "SH2 DMA Real Transfer".* '''Whizz, which disable layersThunder Hawk II''': Enable "Bus Wait".* '''Dark Savior''': Enable "Bus Wait" (fix for logo). Enable "VDP2 RAM Revision Access" (fix for save data screen).* '''Taito Chase HQ Plus SC'''I: Enable "CD Track/Index".* '''Daytona USA Circuit Edition''': Enable "VDP2 RAM Revision Access".* '''Virtua Fighter 2''': Enable "VDP2 RAM Revision Access" (fix for key config screen). Enable "Memory Access Wait".* '''Baroque''' (FMV issues): Enable "Check Sprite Priority".* '''Sonic Jam''': Set "Dot Clock" to 2.7 or above. Keep Enable "Check Cycle Pattern" (fix for 2P Mode in mind this often causes 3D games Sonic 2). * '''Lunar Silver Star Story''' (FMV issues): Enable "SCU DMA Delay Interrupt".* '''Grandia''' (FMV issues): Set "Dot Clock" on 3.7 or above. Set "SlaveSH2 Speed" to 90%, Set "EZ Setting" to Highest.* '''Deep Fear, Daina ☆ Airan, Mr. Bones, X-Men Vs. Street Fighter''': Enable "Memory Access Wait".* '''Riglord Saga 2''': Set "Dot Clock" to 3 or above.* '''Sol Divide''': Set "Dot Clock" to crash3.4 or above.* '''Pro Mahjong Kiwame S, Megaman X3''': Set "Dot Clock" to 3.7 or above. Set "1Block Clock" to a value as low as possible.* '''World Heroes Perfect, Castlevania Symphony of the Night''' (fix for data select screen), and they already have lower compatiblity than 2D one when it comes '''Macross Do You Remember Love''': Enable "VDP2 RAM Revision Access".* '''Chaos Seed''': Enable "Check Cycle Pattern". Enable "VDP2 RAM Revision Access".* '''Denpa Shounenteki Game, Astal''': Enable "SH2 Cache".* '''Gokujou Parodius Da! Deluxe Pack (aka Fantastic Journey)''': Enable "Bus Wait", Set "Bus Wait Clock" to 0.* '''Ruri Iro no Yuki''' (fix for company logo among other stuff): Enable "Check Cycle Pattern".* '''Toshinden URA''' (if FMVs skip): Set "1Block Clock" to 50. Disable "Check SlaveSH2 Idle Loop". Enable "Bus Wait". Set "Bus Wait Clock" to general emulations1. Enable "Enable Instruction Cache".

==Guides and Info=CHDSSF===[httphttps://wwwgithub.racketboycom/batteryshark/CHDSSF This loader] allows you to use disc image without having to mount them at all with the only major caveat being that it requires you to convert your rips to .comCHD beforehand using [http:/retro/segaforums.bannister.org/saturn/ssf-a-nearly-perfect-sega-saturn-emulator General Guideubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=68262#Post68262 chdman]or one of it's forks. ===Cheating with CEP===

# [httphttps://wwwgamehacking.googleorg/downloads/cep022.zip download CEP] and prepare your CODELIST.TXT file.comYou can find an [https:/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww/eadmaster.geocitiesaltervista.jp%2Fmj3kj8o5%2Fssf%2Fsettingorg/pub/index.html&sandboxphp?page=1 Shima's FAQ about compatibility issuescheatpacks#ssf example with some codes and an handy converter here].# start SSF. Note that this is Japanese-exe and wait for the game toload, then click About-English Google Translate>cep, and has very shoddy syntax as leave the dialog with the base address opened.# start cep.exe# click "Process" tab, and select the correct emulator version and code type (usually "60codes")# make sure the address in the field in the 2nd line matches the one in SSF (NO NEED TO CLICK "Search"). Usually it won't match and you will have to change a resultfew digits.]# click "Codes" tab, select the current game and the cheat codes you want to enable# click the "On" button to activate codes

As said above, one of the ways to get SSF requires to use disc images is using a virtual disc drive to read ISO files. Now there arenSadly, most of the good free ones don't work with SSF for one reason or another. They either have a lot bunch of options for a free virtual drive, and there are even fewer good optionsadware or they don't support some formats. The programs ones that do work (along with some that don't) will be named right now, with the pros and cons of each:listed below.

As of [https://twitter.com/FessX/status/1151502018185293824 Preview Version R4], you can mount CD images that use .cue and .bin files by going to Options > Peripherals, then in the ''CD Image'' section, select '''Enable''', then select the .cue file of your choosing, and restart the emulator. Mind you that this feature is still experimental, ergo the game will likely crash at certain points, so it's best to use the software below. {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"

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| style="text[http://yubsoft.com/imgdrive/ ImgDrive]|* Very lightweight. * Doesn't try to install unwanted software.* Can be used from the command line.|* Doesn't seem to work with .cue/.bin or .cue/.iso files (disc gets mounted, but without audio tracks)..mds/.mdf & .ccd/.img/.sub files are fine, though.|-align: center;"|[http://www.softpedia.com/get/CD-DVD-Tools/CD-DVD-Rip-Other-Tools/Alcohol-52.shtml Alcohol 52% Free Edition]| style="text-align: center;"|

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(You can mostly ignore the program by stopping it from running on startup, howeveror you can install the program while completely offline using an [http://www.free-codecs.com/download/alcohol_52.htm offline installer] and the crapware will fail to install itself and won't cause any further issues at any point)

| style="text-align: center;"|[http://www.daemon-tools.cc/products/dtLite Daemon Tools LITE]| style="text-align: center;"|

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* 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>(mostly applies to versions 4.4x and on, [https://mega.nz/#!ZLwFXJYL!CYc0yn38agyZcfcJm487Id2XoJZ9JrzfyGpZ-nGY9AQ version 4.3x] seems unaffected and still works with modern systems but might be buggier)

| style="text-align: center;"|[http://wincdemu.sysprogs.org/ WinCDEmu]| style="text-align: center;"|

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| style="text-align: center;"|[http://www.magiciso.com/tutorials/miso-magicdisc-overview.htm MagicDisc]| style="text-align: center;"|

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