Sega Saturn question ??? - Page 8

alexh · 02 September 2009, 11:04

Some are wired as 20-pin (older oval buttons) some are wired as 21-pin as you can see in the photo. No idea if they work, unfortunately I only have one 21-pin connector ribbon cable, gotta see if I can find some more.

PowerPie5000 · 02 September 2009, 12:14

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Originally Posted by alexh

Some are wired as 20-pin (older oval buttons) some are wired as 21-pin as you can see in the photo. No idea if they work, unfortunately I only have one 21-pin connector ribbon cable, gotta see if I can find some more.

I would be very interested in that 20-pin modchip

but where could i find a 20-pin ribbon cable

Do you know if this would work in a Jap model 1 Saturn?

alexh · 02 September 2009, 13:57

I might try one, I've seen they sell ribbon cables at RobWeb's for £3.

PowerPie5000 · 02 September 2009, 23:41

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Originally Posted by alexh

I might try one, I've seen they sell ribbon cables at RobWeb's for £3.

I recently purchased some replacement Snes rubber controller parts from Rob Webb

I had a look on his website (http://www.consolegoods.co.uk/) and i could only find a 21-pin Saturn modchip with ribbon cable for £12.99.... i cannot see any 20-pin ribbon cables

If a 20-pin cable can be found then i would like to purchase a 20-pin modchips if you are selling any?

alexh · 03 September 2009, 00:11

I was planning on getting a few 21-pin cables and... surprise surprise, cutting off one pin with wire cutters

If more than 3 work, you're at the front of the queue. No timescales though. I've had these for what.. 9-10 years and never fitted any of them.

PowerPie5000 · 03 September 2009, 00:16

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Originally Posted by alexh

I was planning on getting a few 21-pin cables and... surprise surprise, cutting off one pin with wire cutters

If more than 3 work, you're at the front of the queue. No timescales though. I've had these for what.. 9-10 years and never fitted any of them.

I suppose cutting a wire is a slightly crude but effective way of doing it

I look forward to hearing if they are still alive... then i can try it in one of my Jap model 1 Saturns (either the Sega or the Victor) cheers

alexh · 03 September 2009, 00:59

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Originally Posted by PowerPie5000

I suppose cutting a wire is a slightly crude but effective way of doing it

It is flat ribbon cable. A ruler and a scalpel and you'd never know the difference

PowerPie5000 · 03 September 2009, 01:02

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Originally Posted by alexh

It is flat ribbon cable. A ruler and a scalpel and you'd never know the difference

And i was just thinking "scissors"... it's getting late and my common sense slowly fades with every yawn

Retro-Nerd · 04 September 2009, 01:46

My 3D controller arrived yesterday. Well, the buttons are really OK, just like the Model 2 d-pad. The analog stick could be better. Not really that smooth. Though it works good enough with Deep Fear, Wing Arms, Nights or even Out Run (and other racing games of course).

killergorilla · 04 September 2009, 01:51

I really liked the Saturn Analogue pad, but that was when I'd had little exposure to them.

Really want to get one again

Retro-Nerd · 04 September 2009, 01:58

Looks and feels like a Dreamcast prototype controller. I have no clue why Sega released the DC pad with a SNES 4-button design. The 6-button Saturn style is much better, especially for fighters. Yes, there are arcade sticks, but...

PowerPie5000 · 04 September 2009, 09:47

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Originally Posted by Retro-Nerd

My 3D controller arrived yesterday. Well, the buttons are really OK, just like the Model 2 d-pad. The analog stick could be better. Not really that smooth. Though it works good enough with Deep Fear, Wing Arms, Nights or even Out Run (and other racing games of course).

Maybe your analog stick is a bit worn? I have a Jap 3D pad and the analog stick is nice and smooth

Did you get your action replay?

Retro-Nerd · 04 September 2009, 18:12

No, the stick is in good condition. It isn't as smooth as other analog sticks i've tried, that's all. I get the Action Replay probably next week, play-asia shipping takes mostly 7-8 days.

Retro-Nerd · 18 September 2009, 11:40

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Did you get your action replay?

Took a while, but today i got the Action Replay Plus. Works flawless, no Saturn catridge port problems here. Software is still v2.02.

PowerPie5000 · 18 September 2009, 11:52

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Originally Posted by Retro-Nerd

Took a while, but today i got the Action Replay Plus. Works flawless, no Saturn catridge port problems here. Software is still v2.02.

Exactly the same as mine then

I've also never had any saturn cartridge port problems either.... never knew there were any problems

Retro-Nerd · 18 September 2009, 11:56

I've read some comments about "not working" Saturn cartridges. Some guys suggest to pull out the cart a bit, others said to put it most leftmost. Anyway, works fine here.

alexh · 19 September 2009, 02:07

I was going through and moving all my sega stuff into one box when I came across a load of cartridges, probably all the same. I'll try and take some photos.

One is a Magic Card v2

PowerPie5000 · 20 September 2009, 11:25

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Originally Posted by alexh

I was going through and moving all my sega stuff into one box when I came across a load of cartridges, probably all the same. I'll try and take some photos.

One is a Magic Card v2

Oooh that sounds interesting! are they all Magic Cards?

alexh · 20 September 2009, 11:52

One is a Datel Action replay Pro cartridge with a "Comms link" ISA card for the PC and a cable

Another is an EMS Action Replay 4M plus cartridge with a PC Link ISA card

PowerPie5000 · 20 September 2009, 18:25

Nice little collection

I'm guessing they are quite old now? I'm sure they don't make EMS carts with the comm link anymore so it could be one of the older "troublesome" revsions.

Do you stilll have the Magic Card V2? It's a handy thing to use if you have an unmodded Saturn

.... the rest of those cards are probably not much use these days which is a shame.

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02 September 2009, 11:04	#141
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 14,465	Some are wired as 20-pin (older oval buttons) some are wired as 21-pin as you can see in the photo. No idea if they work, unfortunately I only have one 21-pin connector ribbon cable, gotta see if I can find some more.

02 September 2009, 13:57	#143
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 14,465	I might try one, I've seen they sell ribbon cables at RobWeb's for £3.

03 September 2009, 00:11	#145
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 14,465	I was planning on getting a few 21-pin cables and... surprise surprise, cutting off one pin with wire cutters If more than 3 work, you're at the front of the queue. No timescales though. I've had these for what.. 9-10 years and never fitted any of them.

04 September 2009, 01:46	#149
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,458	My 3D controller arrived yesterday. Well, the buttons are really OK, just like the Model 2 d-pad. The analog stick could be better. Not really that smooth. Though it works good enough with Deep Fear, Wing Arms, Nights or even Out Run (and other racing games of course).

04 September 2009, 01:51	#150
killergorilla Lesser Talent Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UK Age: 42 Posts: 7,957	I really liked the Saturn Analogue pad, but that was when I'd had little exposure to them. Really want to get one again

04 September 2009, 01:58	#151
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,458	Looks and feels like a Dreamcast prototype controller. I have no clue why Sega released the DC pad with a SNES 4-button design. The 6-button Saturn style is much better, especially for fighters. Yes, there are arcade sticks, but...

04 September 2009, 18:12	#153
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,458	No, the stick is in good condition. It isn't as smooth as other analog sticks i've tried, that's all. I get the Action Replay probably next week, play-asia shipping takes mostly 7-8 days.

18 September 2009, 11:56	#156
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,458	I've read some comments about "not working" Saturn cartridges. Some guys suggest to pull out the cart a bit, others said to put it most leftmost. Anyway, works fine here.

19 September 2009, 02:07	#157
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 14,465	I was going through and moving all my sega stuff into one box when I came across a load of cartridges, probably all the same. I'll try and take some photos. One is a Magic Card v2

20 September 2009, 18:25	#160
PowerPie5000 Miggy Ate My Hamster! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 1,566	Nice little collection I'm guessing they are quite old now? I'm sure they don't make EMS carts with the comm link anymore so it could be one of the older "troublesome" revsions. Do you stilll have the Magic Card V2? It's a handy thing to use if you have an unmodded Saturn .... the rest of those cards are probably not much use these days which is a shame.

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