Sega Saturn Wanted Uk Sale Only

Peter · 02 March 2010, 01:31

My post on Amibay is HERE Although I cant actually see this thread when I check all new posts...?

Please feel free to drop me a line if you have one for sale...

killergorilla · 02 March 2010, 11:21

You'll never find one, just send all those free Saturn games to me instead

For free of course

alexh · 02 March 2010, 11:29

If you buy a Saturn make 100% sure you get one with ROUND BUTTONS.

The buttons are an indication of what is known as a 21-pin Saturn. It is much easier to find cheap modchips for this model, whereas the oval buttoned 20-pin Saturn is almost impossible to chip.

I bought mine off ebay. I just saved a local search (Sega Saturn within 10 miles) and I got 2-3 hits per week until I found a nice boxed one with all the original packaging for £10 collected.

Oh and remember that you'll almost certainly need a replacement CR2032 coin battery. (£2 at most supermarkets)

This site will become your best friend when it comes to Saturn accessories :

http://www.robwebb1.plus.com/saturn/saturnhard.htm

fitzsteve · 02 March 2010, 11:33

Hi Peter,

Its not really what your looking for but, if you get stuck.. I'd consider selling mine.

Its a MK1 in good (sorry not immaculate) condition. Loads of games, some fair condition, some good-very good a couple are mint examples.

Boxed: Wipeout, Sonic Jam, Worldwide Soccer 97, Virtua Fighter 2, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, World Cup Golf, Athlete Kings, Doom, Street Fighter Alpha, Destruction Derby, Road Rash, Thunderhawk 2, Virtua Racing, Dayton USA, Battle Arena Toshiden, Nights, Quake, Resident Evil, Loaded, Sega Ages Vol1, F1 Challenge, Sega Rally, Manx TT, Virtua Cop 2.

Unboxed: Duke Nuken 3D, Earthworm Jim 2, Die Hard Trilogy.

Analogue pad, 2 light guns, TV Lead & backup cartridge.

The box is 'very' tatty but I have it. This was all picked up at varius boot sales hence the condition but it is working although needs a new clock/backup battery.

Shame I sold my original Saturn years ago, as with all my stuff bought from new it was as minty as a polo.

Let me know if you're at all interested.

Steve.

alexh · 02 March 2010, 11:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by fitzsteve

Its a MK1 in good (sorry not immaculate) condition.

Remember this is an oval button 20-pin Saturn which you will be unable to modchip (easily).

alexh · 02 March 2010, 11:52

If you have any experience in soldering or you know someone who is, I strongly recommend fitting :

A two way 50Hz/60Hz switch

http://www.mmmonkey.co.uk/console/sega/saturn5060.htm

And a three-way USA, EU, JAP region switch

http://www.mmmonkey.co.uk/console/sega/saturnregion.htm

Makes your Saturn experience much better.

Peter · 02 March 2010, 12:08

Thanks for the info Steve - I will bare your Saturn in mind mate!

Great information Alex and thanks for the links - I am now on a mission...

fitzsteve · 02 March 2010, 12:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter

Thanks for the info Steve - I will bare your Saturn in mind mate!

No worries mate, I know it isn't exactly what you're looking for but since I work in Bromley, location, etc might make it viable.

No rush, its just something I would consider selling to help fund my Tower LOL...

Can I tempt you in a Sega Dramcast

Peter · 02 March 2010, 12:46

Location is perfect - always the way isn't it... I have a Dreamcast (Great little console)

alexh · 05 March 2010, 09:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by screecher

alex is wrong you need a model 2 usualy round button 32pin but not always round button.it depends what they chucked inside.

Hmmm. You've got a 99.99% chance of getting a model 1 Saturn if you buy one with Oval buttons where as you've got a 0.0001% chance of getting a model 1 Saturn if you get one with round buttons. My advice while not 100% accurate was still good advice.

Quote:

Originally Posted by screecher

and if you go here they do a chip for all version 32 and 64 pin ,easy peasy.

The number of pins on the drive controller is irrelevant for the chips sold by Rob Webb aka consolegoods (which is the link I provided above).

Peter · 05 March 2010, 11:54

I have my eye on one or two Saturns at the moment...

I live very close to Raven Games - who I believe still do these types of Modifications - I will check as this would save me the postage sending a Saturn to and from Console Goods - however Console Goods look to install switchless mods with lovely LEDS!!!

alexh · 05 March 2010, 15:05

Probably best to make sure it is a UK model then you don't need a stepdown transformer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter

his would save me the postage sending a Saturn to and from Console Goods

Console Goods don't offer a a modchip fitting service nor do they offer a region mod / 60Hz switch fitting service. You're on your own.

Raven Games did offer this service for under £50 which aint too bad. You sure they're still in business?

Peter · 05 March 2010, 15:26

Yes - they have a shop quite close to me and they sell on ebay under the name firedances or something like that...

Mick_AKA · 06 March 2010, 12:55

Got one yet peter?

Feel free to pop over to our forum, the folks there may have something for sale:

http://community.segasaturn.co.uk

And there's a load of great info over there

Peter · 06 March 2010, 20:24

Thanks Mick AKA

I got a Saturn today - I am very pleased with it - it is in mint condition!

I will be certain to take a look around The Sega Saturn Forum as there will be some valuable information over there for me!

One annoying thing - I spoke to Raven Games today and they are quoting up to three months turn around time to do any console modifications at the moment which is a pain because it now means I will have to send my Saturn away to get the 50/60 and US/JAP/UK mods done and of course I will now have to pay postage there and back... oh well.

alexh · 06 March 2010, 21:40

3 months aint too bad. And I bet they get it done in 2 days.

Play the games you got for a while and when you get bored and it would just be living under your bed, take it round.

Peter · 06 March 2010, 23:21

Apparently the technician that they use at the moment is just working very slowly - I get the impression that they are not 100% happy with the way he works... maybe I will leave it a while and see if they get anyone else on board who works a bit quicker (or take your advice Alex)

I do fancy the switchless LED mod thought details here... Click

alexh · 07 March 2010, 00:27

It's sounds so crap to me. Instead of flicking two switches, full control with the action taking a fraction of a second, you have to remember how many times you have to press the reset button or something.

Peter · 07 March 2010, 00:39

Crap...?
What lovely, shiny LED's to show off... well I guess it is a bit over the top but they do the switch option as well...

alexh · 07 March 2010, 00:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter

What lovely, shiny LED's to show off...

I hate unnecessary LED's. First thing my XBMC does when playing a movie is switch off the xbox LED.

02 March 2010, 01:31	#1
Peter Still an Amiga user Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent Age: 55 Posts: 2,715	Sega Saturn Wanted Uk Sale Only My post on Amibay is HERE Although I cant actually see this thread when I check all new posts...? Please feel free to drop me a line if you have one for sale...

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02 March 2010, 11:21	#2
killergorilla Lesser Talent Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UK Age: 42 Posts: 7,957	You'll never find one, just send all those free Saturn games to me instead For free of course

02 March 2010, 11:29	#3
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 14,354	If you buy a Saturn make 100% sure you get one with ROUND BUTTONS. The buttons are an indication of what is known as a 21-pin Saturn. It is much easier to find cheap modchips for this model, whereas the oval buttoned 20-pin Saturn is almost impossible to chip. I bought mine off ebay. I just saved a local search (Sega Saturn within 10 miles) and I got 2-3 hits per week until I found a nice boxed one with all the original packaging for £10 collected. Oh and remember that you'll almost certainly need a replacement CR2032 coin battery. (£2 at most supermarkets) This site will become your best friend when it comes to Saturn accessories : http://www.robwebb1.plus.com/saturn/saturnhard.htm

02 March 2010, 11:33	#4
fitzsteve Professional slacker! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kent, UK Age: 44 Posts: 6,683	Hi Peter, Its not really what your looking for but, if you get stuck.. I'd consider selling mine. Its a MK1 in good (sorry not immaculate) condition. Loads of games, some fair condition, some good-very good a couple are mint examples. Boxed: Wipeout, Sonic Jam, Worldwide Soccer 97, Virtua Fighter 2, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, World Cup Golf, Athlete Kings, Doom, Street Fighter Alpha, Destruction Derby, Road Rash, Thunderhawk 2, Virtua Racing, Dayton USA, Battle Arena Toshiden, Nights, Quake, Resident Evil, Loaded, Sega Ages Vol1, F1 Challenge, Sega Rally, Manx TT, Virtua Cop 2. Unboxed: Duke Nuken 3D, Earthworm Jim 2, Die Hard Trilogy. Analogue pad, 2 light guns, TV Lead & backup cartridge. The box is 'very' tatty but I have it. This was all picked up at varius boot sales hence the condition but it is working although needs a new clock/backup battery. Shame I sold my original Saturn years ago, as with all my stuff bought from new it was as minty as a polo. Let me know if you're at all interested. Steve.

02 March 2010, 11:52	#6
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 14,354	If you have any experience in soldering or you know someone who is, I strongly recommend fitting : A two way 50Hz/60Hz switch http://www.mmmonkey.co.uk/console/sega/saturn5060.htm And a three-way USA, EU, JAP region switch http://www.mmmonkey.co.uk/console/sega/saturnregion.htm Makes your Saturn experience much better.

02 March 2010, 12:08	#7
Peter Still an Amiga user Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent Age: 55 Posts: 2,715	Thanks for the info Steve - I will bare your Saturn in mind mate! Great information Alex and thanks for the links - I am now on a mission...

02 March 2010, 12:46	#9
Peter Still an Amiga user Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent Age: 55 Posts: 2,715	Location is perfect - always the way isn't it... I have a Dreamcast (Great little console)

05 March 2010, 11:54	#11
Peter Still an Amiga user Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent Age: 55 Posts: 2,715	I have my eye on one or two Saturns at the moment... I live very close to Raven Games - who I believe still do these types of Modifications - I will check as this would save me the postage sending a Saturn to and from Console Goods - however Console Goods look to install switchless mods with lovely LEDS!!!

05 March 2010, 15:26	#13
Peter Still an Amiga user Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent Age: 55 Posts: 2,715	Yes - they have a shop quite close to me and they sell on ebay under the name firedances or something like that...

06 March 2010, 12:55	#14
Mick_AKA crusader of light Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Stone, Staffordshire. Posts: 1,151	Got one yet peter? Feel free to pop over to our forum, the folks there may have something for sale: http://community.segasaturn.co.uk And there's a load of great info over there

06 March 2010, 20:24	#15
Peter Still an Amiga user Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent Age: 55 Posts: 2,715	Thanks Mick AKA I got a Saturn today - I am very pleased with it - it is in mint condition! I will be certain to take a look around The Sega Saturn Forum as there will be some valuable information over there for me! One annoying thing - I spoke to Raven Games today and they are quoting up to three months turn around time to do any console modifications at the moment which is a pain because it now means I will have to send my Saturn away to get the 50/60 and US/JAP/UK mods done and of course I will now have to pay postage there and back... oh well.

06 March 2010, 21:40	#16
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 14,354	3 months aint too bad. And I bet they get it done in 2 days. Play the games you got for a while and when you get bored and it would just be living under your bed, take it round.

06 March 2010, 23:21	#17
Peter Still an Amiga user Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent Age: 55 Posts: 2,715	Apparently the technician that they use at the moment is just working very slowly - I get the impression that they are not 100% happy with the way he works... maybe I will leave it a while and see if they get anyone else on board who works a bit quicker (or take your advice Alex) I do fancy the switchless LED mod thought details here... Click

07 March 2010, 00:27	#18
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 14,354	It's sounds so crap to me. Instead of flicking two switches, full control with the action taking a fraction of a second, you have to remember how many times you have to press the reset button or something.

07 March 2010, 00:39	#19
Peter Still an Amiga user Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent Age: 55 Posts: 2,715	Crap...? What lovely, shiny LED's to show off... well I guess it is a bit over the top but they do the switch option as well...

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