Advantages Of This SAROO:

1. High compatibility, exquisite craftsmanship, durable and beautiful.

2. High-quality chip, optimized PCB circuitry, more stable performance.

3.Cartridges are easy to recognize without inserting to the bottom.

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○ Every SAROO unit undergoes rigorous testing before shipment. Rest assured.

○ Prior to manufacturing, we received technical guidance from original developer tpunix and member TZMWX, resulting in superior compatibility compared to other SAROO carts.

○ If you have any questions, please contact me immediately. If you choose a dispute without contacting me first, AliExpress will flag you as a non-cooperative user.

Quick Start Guide：

For the latest firmware, please visit:
https://github.com/tpunix/SAROO/releases/

Introductory video for SAROO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AdgTLGDAn4&t=35s

For Saturn games all ROMs(CUE+BIN)：
https://archive.org/details/SSCUEBIN-Arquivista


SAROO Maintenance Instructions:

--Prohibit hot-swapping when in use.

--Avoid high or low temperatures and areas that may become wet with water.

--Avoid gravitational impact or dropping the cartridge.

--Please wipe the gold-plated contacts of PCB with alcohol or eraser before restarting after a long period of storage.

Features Of SAROO：

High Compatibility
Supports over 95% of Sega Saturn games.

Multi-Region Support
Built-in PSEUDO SATURN KAI, fully compatible with US/JP/EU versions of SS consoles.

Fast ROM loading
The fastest known optical drive model for the Saturn console.

Emulated 1MB/4MB RAM
Enables 1M or 4M RAM based on the game ROM.

Supports firmware updates
The latest 0.9 firmware is powerful.

Multi-Disc Game Support
Supports multi-disc games and allows loading burned disc games.Support RAM card and memory card when loadering discs.

Built-in Virtual Memory Card
8MB virtual memory card with additional 1MB/4MB RAM acceleration card functionality.

Customizable System Menu
Supports 14 languages.Customize the system menu background and music, along with game cover display functionality.

Saturn Console Compatibility:

--First of all, you have to make sure that you have a working console, because Saturn is so old that there are a lot of dark diseases that are unpredictable.

--The first generation dual -LED Saturns had noise issues.

--Saturn motherboard models VA0, VA0.5, VA0.8, VA1, VASG, VASD, or VA9 have issues with game stuttering, incomplete picture or audio when the optical drive is missing or damaged. All remaining models work perfectly.

--The solution to the noise problem for motherboard models VA0, VA0.5, VA0.8 can be viewed from the cloud drive link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/ 13clOwRvhYV2u6Lws0R2e1ad0vLVArat1/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117119895859569972030&rtpof=true&sd=true

--The normal working operating frequency is 60Hz, when the Saturn motherboard is running at 50Hz it will lead to echo effect in individual games.

--The noise problem still exists after eliminating the motherboard model issues, the probability is that the electrolytic capacitor of the motherboard is too low, please replace it.

--Consoles that have not been used for a long time should have the slot cleaned before inserting the SAROO.

FAQ:

Q: Will firmware updates posted by tpunix on GitHub be supported in the future?
A: It is permanently supported.The latest firmware version is 0.8.

Q: Why is the price of item more expensive than other stores?
A: Insist on high quality manufacturing, brand new chips, stable and durable, sturdy yet smooth shell, beautiful design, excellent service.

Q: Why the SAROO main interface is not displayed after inserting the cart?
A: Elimination method.
1.Firstly, make sure your Saturn console can work normally, make sure the card slot of the console is not damaged.
2.Secondly, make sure the firmware file and folder hierarchy of the TF card are correct.
3. Please re-insert the card and try to insert it at different depths, Saturn card slots are very sensitive. (You can insert it to the bottom first and then lift it up a bit)

Q：Why does SAROO work for a few days and then never work again?
A: Elimination method.
1. Issues with the console, make sure the console works first, try to replace the electrolytic capacitors of the motherboard.
2. TF card issue, please format and retest or replace the TF card.
3. Console slot contact issue, re-insert the card and adjust the insertion depth.
4. You play the game process hot plugging and thus damaged SAROO.

Q：Why is it stuck at the startup game screen?
A：Elimination method.
1. Issue with game image format, The game image must be in BIN+CUE format and placed in the ISO folder as a folder, the name of the folder is the name displayed in the game directory.
2.Console slot contact issue, re-insert the card and adjust the insertion depth.
3.TF card issue, re-insert the SAROO after ejection, or replace the TF card.

Q：Why there are problems of image mosaic and sound effect blasting in the game?
A: Elimination method.
1. Compatibility problem of motherboard model, please confirm your motherboard model.
2.The electrolytic capacitor of motherboard is too low, please replace it.
3. Issue with the game file, please replace the game version.
4. Loading speed issue, please customise the loading speed of SAROO, for different games you can reduce the loading speed accordingly.
5.SAROO firmware compatibility issues, wait for the firmware update.

List of games with 64GB:

Includes the firm_V0.8 firmware, featuring over 90 classic Sega Saturn games.

List of games with 128GB:

Curated SS Games: Over 150 Popular Titles Covering US, Japanese, and European Versions

Game versions include US, Japanese, and European editions to meet the needs of players worldwide.

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