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− | | | + | |fifth = [http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/~phantasy/ssf/ Shima's Site] |
− | + | [http://ssftribute.csdprojects.co.uk/ English Tribute Site]}} | |
− | + | '''SSF''' is a [[Sega Saturn emulators|Sega Saturn]] emulator. It's the only Sega Saturn emulator to date that has any level of compatibility with SS games and the only one worth using. | |
− | + | ==Download== | |
− | + | [http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/~phantasy/ssf/files/SSF_012_beta_R4.zip Latest Version] (0.12 beta R4) | |
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− | ''' | + | [http://segaretro.org/images/5/53/SSF_011_alpha_R5%27%27.7z ''.zip Version 0.11 alpha R5''] |
− | == | + | ==Review== |
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− | + | The best, and only good Saturn emulator right now. Windows only and closed source sadly. Far, far better than Yabause. | |
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− | + | It had a recent major update, 0.12, which improved compatibility for certain games but broke others. It added support for some of games like 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). | |
− | The | + | The emulator needs an external virtual drive to read iso files. You'll need to 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 compatiblity than 2D one when it comes to general emulations. | |
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==Guides and Info== | ==Guides and Info== | ||
− | + | [http://www.racketboy.com/retro/sega/saturn/ssf-a-nearly-perfect-sega-saturn-emulator General Guide] | |
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===Free Virtual Drive Software=== | ===Free Virtual Drive Software=== | ||
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− | As | + | 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: |
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|+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 | + | * Doesn't come bundled with any unwanted software. |
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− | * Doesn't support .mdf/.mds files | + | * Doesn't support .mdf/.mds files. |
− | * | + | * Very unreliable (SSF might boot you back to bios menu when running some games using VCD). |
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− | |[http://www.softpedia.com/get/CD-DVD-Tools/CD-DVD-Rip-Other-Tools/Alcohol-52.shtml Alcohol 52% Free Edition] | + | | 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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* Supports every Saturn image extension. | * Supports every Saturn image extension. | ||
* Very reliable. | * Very reliable. | ||
− | | | + | * Can mount up to 6 isos at one time. |
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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 | + | * The program forces you to install crapware called Smart File Advisor, which you can't uninstall without uninstalling Alcohol. |
− | (You can | + | (You can 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 | + | * Installer tries to fill your computer up with adware, and judging by some reports, newer versions force you to install adware. |
− | * | + | * Can only mount 4 images at once, compared to Alcohol's 6. |
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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. | ||
* Very lightweight. | * Very lightweight. | ||
− | * Doesn't | + | * Doesn't come bundled with any unwanted software. |
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* Supports every Saturn image extension. | * Supports every Saturn image extension. | ||
− | | | + | * Can mount unlimited images at one time. |
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* SSF isn't compatible with it. | * SSF isn't compatible with it. | ||
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[[Category:Emulators]] | [[Category:Emulators]] | ||
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[[Category:Windows emulation software]] | [[Category:Windows emulation software]] | ||
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