Sega Saturn
1995 SegaGeneration 5
Sega's ambitious entry into 32-bit gaming featured dual processors and exceptional 2D graphics capabilities. While it struggled against PlayStation and N64, the Saturn became home to incredible arcade ports and unique Japanese exclusives.
1265
Total Games
1995
Release Year
Technical Specifications
Processor
Dual Hitachi SH-2 32-bit processors at 28.6 MHz each
Memory
2 MB main RAM, 1.5 MB video RAM
Media
CD-ROM discs
Graphics
Dual VDP chips supporting 2D and limited 3D
Audio
Motorola 68EC000 sound processor with 32 channels
Popular Games
Nights into DreamsPanzer Dragoon SagaVirtua Fighter 2Guardian HeroesRadiant Silvergun
Fun Facts & Trivia
- • Featured the most complex hardware architecture of its generation
- • Excelled at 2D graphics and sprite scaling
- • Had a surprise early launch that hurt third-party relationships
- • Home to many arcade-perfect ports of Sega's games