Available Emulators
The bolded entry below is the default core for this system, unless you assign a different one from Content Options.
| Name | Type | Version |
|---|---|---|
| Beetle Saturn | Libretro Core, Additional | 0.9.45.1 |
| Yabadabadoo | Libretro Core | 0.2 |
| YabaSanshiro | Libretro Core, Additional | 2.6.8 |
| Yabause | Libretro Core, Additional | 0.9.15 |
| YabaSanshiro | Standalone | - |
| YabaSanshiro - Standalone - HLE | Standalone | - |
Yabadabadoo
Yabadabadoo is the default Sega Saturn core and runs in Pickles. It needs a real Saturn BIOS in MUOS/bios, named saturn_bios.bin, sega_101.bin (Japan) or mpr-17933.bin (USA and Europe). Without one, Pickles stops at launch and lists the files it needs. It uses the performance governor by default, as Saturn emulation is demanding on these devices.
YabaSanshiro Standalone Button Mapping
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| SELECT | YabaSanshiro Menu |
| START | START |
| Y | A |
| B | B |
| A | C |
| X | X |
| L1 | Y |
| R1 | Z |
| L2 | L |
| R2 | R |
YabaSanshiro Standalone Compatibility List
RG ARC Saturn Compatibility List
This list should give a good overview of what can be expected on YabaSanshiro External, compatibility and performance wise.
The list was compiled for the RG ARC and is also a good guide for the H700 chipset.
YabaSanshiro Standalone Bios Files
YabaSanshiro-Ext supports the use of an optional Sega Saturn BIOS file.
The BIOS file needs to be named ‘saturn_bios.bin’ and placed in /MUOS/bios.
Using a BIOS can improve performance and fix graphical issues in some games.
Do note that some games will require a specific region BIOS or will not work with a BIOS at all.
If a game boots into a black screen after playing the BIOS animation, try assigning the YabaSanshiro (External - No BIOS) core to it.