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'''SSF''' is a closed-source [[Sega Saturn emulators|Sega Saturn emulator]] known for being the most compatible for a long time. It isn't recommended as of now due to recent virus detections in the latest versions.

'''SSF''' was once renowned as being the best Saturn emulator from its inception in the early 2000s till around mid-2010s when a slate of newer and open-source Saturn emulation software was first launched. These included the [[Mednafen]] versions from the late 2010s and onwards with much improved Saturn compatibility, and two WIP derivatives of the old [[Yabause]] base called Kronos and [[Yaba Sanshiro]]. SSF is superior to [[Yabause]] and was initially superior to [[Mednafen]] due to higher accuracy and higher game with its early Saturn core versions for compatibility, however it but SSF is Windows only and closed -source. It also has features other Saturn emulators lack such as support for true 3d transparencies (instead of checkboard mesh) and a proper de-interlacer was made for reducing flicker in 480i gamesWindows only until it was [https://github. It no longer requires mounting ISO files com/shimazzz/SEGASaturnEmulator-SSF/releases/tag/AndroidVer released] to Android devices in a virtual drive to run them28 January 2021. The  Before the Android release, source code was alongside several older builds were uploaded to GitHub just once in late 26 January 2021, and a couple release packs with various newer builds were uploaded thereafterwards, but there were no commits made to the GitHub source code since then. A large number of Saturn games require manual and persnickety editing in the emulator's configuration options to run properly, which added confusion makes SSF less easier to use in comparison to other Saturn emulators, and more recently, [https://github.com/shimazzz/SEGASaturnEmulator-SSF/issues/15#issuecomment-1038281021 trojan detections in recent versions] caused this emulator to become a risk for some computers. Despite this, SSF remains largely clean and it is recommended for users with older PCs. The author Shima was, for a time, probably the longest-time active developer on any emulator from the emulator's developmentpublic launch (Labelled 'SSF 001') in 1999 till 20 years later in late November 2019. There It is unknown when the first ever version was released publicly, however, the next version of 'SSF 002' was released on 5th December 1999.<ref name="20Years_reddit">{{cite web|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/emulation/comments/e3u9wz/ssf_saturn_emulator_has_been_actively_developed/ |title=Thread: 'SSF (Saturn emulator) has been no more commits since thenactively developed by the same single author for 20 years now. ' |author='ZarkonD' |publisher=Reddit |date=30 November 2019}}</ref>

The author Shima was, A major update to 0.12 improved compatibility for certain games and broke others. It added support for a time, probably some of the longest-time active developer on any emulator from the emulator's public launch games such as Astal (Labelled 'SSF 001'needs "Enable SH2 Cache") . Keep both versions, pre- and post-0.12 just in 1999 till 20 years later in late November 2019case. It is unknown when the first ever version was released publicly, however, the next version of 'SSF 002' was released on 5th DecemberTo raise compatibility, 1999.<ref name=you can try with "20Years_redditNo Bios">{{cite web|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/emulation/comments/e3u9wz/ssf_saturn_emulator_has_been_actively_developed/ |title=Thread: enabled or disabled, and you'SSF ll want to start with the MaxCompatibility (Saturn emulatorslow) has been actively developed by option, then try with the same single author for 20 years nowfaster options (that do not always work).' |author='ZarkonD' |publisher=Reddit |date=30 November 2019}}</ref>

A recent major update For some time, SSF requires either an external virtual drive or a specific loader to 0read disc images.12 improved compatibility for certain games Close and broke others. It added support for some of restart the games such emulator (as Astal (needs "Enable SH2 Cache"it says in the Japanese dialogue popup appearing)whenever you modify the options for them to take effect. Keep both versionsSince Preview Version R4, pre- and post-0.12 just SSF no longer requires mounting ISO files in case. To raise compatibility, you can try with "No Bios" enabled or disableda virtual drive to run them, though it is largely experimental and you'll want to start with the MaxCompatibility (slow) option, then try with the faster options (that do not always work)may cause crashes. [[SSF#Free Virtual Drive Software|Please see below for recommendations]].

[https://www.redditmega.comnz/r/emulation/comments/e9cqrd/drag_drop_rom_loader_for_ssf_emulator_sega_saturnfile/ QhNEhDZD#76O76LscytcGil4T20O04x1jXYsNEsb0xTSefugOQck The best option] for SSF. Put it in your SSF directory. It works with normal Saturn filenames. Just drag and drop the game file, like Mednafen. '''Note:''' Unfortunately, the web-link shown in the 2019 Reddit post linked above is since erased. Other sources will need to be found. It is probably found in [https://playnitewww.linkmediafire.com/file/forumlat61ymnzz4oyf9/threadSSF-62RS.html this thread] at [[Playnite]] Forums. Be sure to grab the 7z/file quickly as it is on an unstable host at MediaFire.<ref name="PF_ROMLoader">{{cite web|url=https://playnite(Alt.link/forum/thread-62from Nevermindxx's original post.html |title=Romloader app for SSF Emu (sega saturn) |author='cos37' |publisher=Playnite Forums |date=11 December 2019}}</ref>]