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
Want to play Saturn games on a handheld?
We compared Saturn emulation across 7 handhelds with published testing. 7 of them handle it, and the page lists them cheapest first with a source on every rating.
Which handheld runs Saturn?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
Saturn games
10 titles catalogued. Games with their own page are the ones published emulation testing names directly.
| Title | Year | Developer | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| NiGHTS into Dreams | 1996 | Sonic Team | Action |
| Panzer Dragoon Saga | 1998 | Team Andromeda | RPG |
| Guardian Heroes | 1996 | Treasure | Beat 'em up, RPG |
| Saturn Bomberman | 1996 | Hudson Soft | Action, Multiplayer |
| Virtua Fighter 2 | 1995 | Sega AM2 | Fighting |
| Shining Force III | 1997 | Camelot Software | Strategy RPG |
| Radiant Silvergun | 1998 | Treasure | Shoot 'em up |
| Dragon Force | 1996 | J-Force | Strategy, RPG |
| Burning Rangers | 1998 | Sonic Team | Action |
| Sega Rally Championship | 1995 | Sega AM3 | Racing |
Questions about the Saturn
- When was the Sega Saturn released?
- The Sega Saturn was released in 1995 by Sega. It is a generation 5 console with a library of roughly 1265 titles.
- What are the Saturn specifications?
- Processor: Dual Hitachi SH-2 32-bit processors at 28.6 MHz each. Memory: 2 MB main RAM, 1.5 MB video RAM. Graphics: Dual VDP chips supporting 2D and limited 3D. Audio: Motorola 68EC000 sound processor with 32 channels. Media: CD-ROM discs.
- Can you emulate Saturn games on a retro handheld?
- 7 of 7 handhelds with published testing run Saturn well enough to play. The cheapest is the Anbernic RG406H at around $150. Every rating traces to testing by someone who had the hardware.
- Which Saturn games are covered here?
- 10 titles: NiGHTS into Dreams, Panzer Dragoon Saga, Guardian Heroes, Saturn Bomberman, Virtua Fighter 2, Shining Force III, Radiant Silvergun, Dragon Force, Burning Rangers, Sega Rally Championship.
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