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:''This article is about the emulator. For the audio format, see [[Saturn Sound Format]].''
 
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| system=[[Sega Saturn]], arcade ([[Sega Titan Video]])
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| date=2017-07-02{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20170903222306/http://www.segasaturn.org/}}
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| version=0.12 beta R4 (stable); 2017-07-02 TestVer
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'''SSF''' is a [[Sega Saturn]] and [[Sega Titan Video]] [[emulator]] for Windows, developed by Shima. It is able to run most Saturn games without issues, directly from a CD or virtual CD drive.
  
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[[File:SSF.png|thumb|300px|right|SSF 0.10 showing the PAL Saturn BIOS.]]
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The emulator has a certain amount of input lag. Suggested solutions are to disable V-sync (emulator settings, causes tearing) and enable "VDP2 RAM write timing".
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'''SSF''' is a Windows-based [[emulator]] of the [[Sega Saturn]] and [[Sega Titan Video]] (ST-V, an arcade board very similar to the Saturn). Despite the historical difficulty of emulating the Saturn's rather idiosyncratic and complex architecture, and the fact that SSF is developed by a sole developer (Shima), it has overtaken other Saturn emulators to the point of being able to run the majority of games with few to no issues. It is designed to run game CDs directly, so images must be mounted with a virtual drive program (e.g. [[wikipedia:Daemon Tools|Daemon Tools]]) in order to be played.
 
  
 
==Features==
 
==Features==
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* Joystick support
 
* Joystick support
 
* Can dump screenshots in BMP format, and audio in WAV format
 
* Can dump screenshots in BMP format, and audio in WAV format
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*Unoptimized PAL games can be made run at the speed of their NTSC counterpart by setting the "Emulation Speed" lever to 1.20, often without unwanted acceleration of music and sound playback.
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* Unoptimized PAL games can be made run at the speed of their NTSC counterpart by setting the "Emulation Speed" lever to 1.20, often without unwanted acceleration of music and sound playback.
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==Compatibility==
 
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SSF currently has a very high level of compatibility, running more than 80% of known Sega Saturn games. A frequently updated compatibility list is available at [http://www.segasaturn.org/ segasaturn.org], and the SSF Tribute sites (see below) also offer lists.
 
  
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===Emulated components===
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{|class="sortable" style="width:auto"
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! Component !! %
 
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| SH2 emulator ||100%
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| SH2 emulator || 100%
 
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| 68000 emulator ||100%
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| 68000 emulator || 100%
 
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| VDP1 block ||95%
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| VDP1 block || 95%
 
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| VDP2 block   ||95%
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| VDP2 block || 95%
 
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| SCU block ||100%
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| SCU block || 100%
 
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| SMPC block ||100%
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| SMPC block || 100%
 
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| SCSP block   ||95%
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| SCSP block || 95%
 
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| CD block || 85%
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| CD block || 85%
 
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==Minimum system requirements==
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==Downloads==
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{{multidownload
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| file1=SSF 012 beta R4.7z
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| filename1=SSS v0.12 beta R4
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|'''Operating system''' || Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows XP 64-bit Edition
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| file2=SSF TestVer (2017-07-02).7z
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| filename2=SSF TestVer (2017-07-02)
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|'''CPU''' || Any CPU supporting: FPU, MMX, SSE, SSE2, TSC (P4-class or higher)
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}}
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|'''RAM''' || 256 MB or more
 
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|'''Graphics card''' || DirectX 9.0c capable, graphics card supporting Vertex Shader 3.0 and Pixel Shader 3.0
 
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|'''Sound''' || DirectX 9.0c compatible, able to play 44100 Hz stereo PCM
 
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|'''CD drive''' || Drive supporting MMC3 read command
 
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==Download==
 
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{{Download|version=0.12 alpha, revision 4<nowiki>''</nowiki>|file=SSF_012_beta_R4.zip|filesize=1,223 kB}}
 
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===Prior versions===
 
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The most recent version is usually the best to use, though a few games may work better with previous ones (see compatibility lists). A repository of previous versions (starting from version 0.06 alpha 4) is maintained on the official site. For convenience, those available at the time of writing have been bundled below.
 
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* {{file|SSF versions 006-011.7z|SSF versions 0.07 beta R1 to 0.12 beta R3}} (6.02 MB)
 
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** 0.06 alpha 4 is missing due to a virus alert.
 
  
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===Known issues===
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===Old versions===
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The emulator has a certain amount of input lag, which can't be reduced to the levels of e.g. [[Yabause]]. This can be problematic for games that require fast reaction, such as shooting games.
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* {{file|SSF old versions.7z|SSF versions 0.06 alpha 4 to 0.12 beta R4}}
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The author acknowledges these input lag issues but and gave reasons for these on the project homepage. He also offers some suggestions to reduce the problem, e.g. use a high spec PC, disable V-sync (emulator settings, causes tearing) and enable "VDP2 RAM write timing".
 
  
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
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*[http://www.geocities.jp/mj3kj8o5/ssf/index.html SSF official homepage] (Japanese)
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* [http://www.geocities.jp/mj3kj8o5/ssf/index.html Official website] (Japanese)
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*[http://www.segasaturn.org/ SSF compatibility list at segasaturn.org] (updated frequently)
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* [https://twitter.com/FessX Shima (SSF developer) on Twitter]
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*[http://evilboris.sonic-cult.net/SSF/ SSF Tribute Neo] including help, compatibility list and screenshot sections
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* [http://www.segasaturn.org/ SSF compatibility list]
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*[http://ssftribute.csdprojects.co.uk/ SSF Tribute] including help, compatibility list and BIOS downloads
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* [http://evilboris.sonic-cult.net/SSF/ SSF Tribute Neo] - includes help, compatibility list and screenshot sections.
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* [http://ssftribute.csdprojects.co.uk/ SSF Tribute] - includes help, compatibility list and BIOS downloads.
  
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[[Category:Saturn Emulators]]
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==References==
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Revision as of 18:49, 3 September 2017

This article is about the emulator. For the audio format, see Saturn Sound Format.

Video game console emulator

SSF.png
SSF
System(s): Sega Saturn, arcade (Sega Titan Video)
OS: Windows
Developer: Shima
Last release date: (7 years ago)
Last version: 0.12 beta R4 (stable); 2017-07-02 TestVer

SSF is a Sega Saturn and Sega Titan Video emulator for Windows, developed by Shima. It is able to run most Saturn games without issues, directly from a CD or virtual CD drive.

The emulator has a certain amount of input lag. Suggested solutions are to disable V-sync (emulator settings, causes tearing) and enable "VDP2 RAM write timing".

Features

  • BIOS file not required, but may improve compatibility in certain cases
  • All regions (PAL & NTSC) emulated
  • Backup memory emulated
  • Savestates supported
  • Joystick support
  • Can dump screenshots in BMP format, and audio in WAV format
  • Unoptimized PAL games can be made run at the speed of their NTSC counterpart by setting the "Emulation Speed" lever to 1.20, often without unwanted acceleration of music and sound playback.

Emulated components

Component %
SH2 emulator 100%
68000 emulator 100%
VDP1 block 95%
VDP2 block 95%
SCU block 100%
SMPC block 100%
SCSP block 95%
CD block 85%

Downloads

Download.svg

Download SSF
Multiple downloads available

Old versions

External links

References

  1. ↑ http://www.segasaturn.org/ (Wayback Machine: 2017-09-03 22:23)
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