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The '''Sega Saturn Modem''' (セガサターンモデム) is a modem attachment for the [[Sega Saturn]] which allows the system to connect to the internet. It was only released in Japan, with its North American, equivalent being the [[NetLink Internet Modem]]. | The '''Sega Saturn Modem''' (セガサターンモデム) is a modem attachment for the [[Sega Saturn]] which allows the system to connect to the internet. It was only released in Japan, with its North American, equivalent being the [[NetLink Internet Modem]]. | ||
| − | The Sega Saturn Modem is a grey 14.4kbps modem designed to be placed in the Saturn's cartridge port | + | ==Hardware== |
| + | The Sega Saturn Modem is a grey 14.4kbps modem designed to be placed in the Saturn's cartridge port, and is built upon the [[XBAND]] technology used for North American [[Sega Mega Drive]]s (Genesis). It was originally bundled with ''[[Sega Saturn Internet Vol. 1]]'' (software that allows access to the world wide web and email), the SegaNet version of ''[[Virtua Fighter Remix]]'' (not sold separately) and ''[[Pad Nifty]]''. Later it was released with ''[[Sega Saturn Internet 2]]'' and the SegaNet version of ''Virtua Fighter Remix'' and ''[[Decathlete]]''. The latter version is extremely rare. | ||
| − | + | In order to use the device with games, users were forced to purchase "Sega Saturn Media Cards" (セガサターン メディアカード) for {{currency|JP|2,000}} each. Much like telephone cards, these allowed the user to connect to Sega's online network and play against other users for a specified amount of time. Cards are inserted into the modem from the side - a similar system may have been planned for the Genesis in North America (as a card slot exists), but instead users were offered monthly subscriptions through the phone line. | |
| + | ==Compatible games== | ||
There are more Japanese games which make use of the peripheral than US games using NetLink. Games that support it sport a "SegaSaturn Networks" logo on the box. | There are more Japanese games which make use of the peripheral than US games using NetLink. Games that support it sport a "SegaSaturn Networks" logo on the box. | ||
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*''[[Daytona USA Circuit Edition]]'' | *''[[Daytona USA Circuit Edition]]'' | ||
*''[[Decathlete]]'' | *''[[Decathlete]]'' | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Saturn HSS-0127-2.jpg|Back of unit | Saturn HSS-0127-2.jpg|Back of unit | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | ===Media Cards=== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Notavailable.svg|''[[Sega Rally Championship]]'' (1) (front) | ||
| + | Notavailable.svg|''[[Sega Rally Championship]]'' (1) (back) | ||
| + | Notavailable.svg|''[[Sega Rally Championship]]'' (2) (front) | ||
| + | Notavailable.svg|''[[Sega Rally Championship]]'' (2) (back) | ||
| + | VirtuaFighter2 Saturn JP XBAND Card Front.jpg|''[[Virtua Fighter 2]]'' (1) (front) | ||
| + | VirtuaFighter2 Saturn JP XBAND Card Back.jpg|''[[Virtua Fighter 2]]'' (1) (back) | ||
| + | Notavailable.svg|''[[Virtua Fighter 2]]'' (2) (front) | ||
| + | Notavailable.svg|''[[Virtua Fighter 2]]'' (2) (back) | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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The Sega Saturn Modem (セガサターンモデム) is a modem attachment for the Sega Saturn which allows the system to connect to the internet. It was only released in Japan, with its North American, equivalent being the NetLink Internet Modem.
Contents
Hardware
The Sega Saturn Modem is a grey 14.4kbps modem designed to be placed in the Saturn's cartridge port, and is built upon the XBAND technology used for North American Sega Mega Drives (Genesis). It was originally bundled with Sega Saturn Internet Vol. 1 (software that allows access to the world wide web and email), the SegaNet version of Virtua Fighter Remix (not sold separately) and Pad Nifty. Later it was released with Sega Saturn Internet 2 and the SegaNet version of Virtua Fighter Remix and Decathlete. The latter version is extremely rare.
In order to use the device with games, users were forced to purchase "Sega Saturn Media Cards" (セガサターン メディアカード) for ¥2,000 each. Much like telephone cards, these allowed the user to connect to Sega's online network and play against other users for a specified amount of time. Cards are inserted into the modem from the side - a similar system may have been planned for the Genesis in North America (as a card slot exists), but instead users were offered monthly subscriptions through the phone line.
Compatible games
There are more Japanese games which make use of the peripheral than US games using NetLink. Games that support it sport a "SegaSaturn Networks" logo on the box.
- Daytona USA Circuit Edition
- Decathlete
- Dennou Senki Virtual-On
- Dennou Senki Virtual-On Media Card Pack
- Habitat II
- Pad Nifty
- Pad Nifty 1.1 & Habitat II
- Puyo Puyo Sun
- Puzzle Bobble 3
- Saturn Bomberman
- Sega Rally Championship Plus
- Sega Saturn Internet 2
- Sega Saturn Internet Vol. 1
- Sega Worldwide Soccer '98
- Shadows of the Tusk
- Special Disc with Sega Saturn Internet 2
- Virtua Fighter Remix
Photo gallery
Back of unit
Media Cards
Sega Rally Championship (1) (front)
Sega Rally Championship (1) (back)
Sega Rally Championship (2) (front)
Sega Rally Championship (2) (back)
Virtua Fighter 2 (1) (front)
Virtua Fighter 2 (1) (back)
Virtua Fighter 2 (2) (front)
Virtua Fighter 2 (2) (back)
Promotional material
Physical scans
| Saturn, JP (1) |
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 Cover
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| Saturn, JP (2) |
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 Cover
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://sega.jp/fb/segahard/ss/modem.html (Wayback Machine)