Taisen Cable

From Sega Retro

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Saturn System Link cable

Introduction

The DirectLink (also known as Link Cable or System Link) is simply a little device that allows two Saturns to connect to each other. However, the problem with it is that you also need two TVs and two of the same games. So once you have two of everything, you can connect the two Saturns to play a multi-player game.

So the question is, "Why would you do that when you can have everything on one TV?" Well that is simple... You don't want the other player to know what you're doing or where you're doing it. If you have two Saturns, two TVs and two copies of Hexen (US only), you can play on separate screens (which means a bigger screen for you!!) and preventing your friend from "cheating." Oh, and it also feels more PC like, if you're a PC gamer....

DirectLink Games

USA/Europe DirectLink Games

* - Does not work in Europe. However, they have only been tested on Blaze's system link, which is the unofficial brand.

** - According to the manual (pages 7 & 8), there is a 'Network' mode which allows you to use the DirectLinks. However, when you start the game, even with a 'Network' hooked up, it appears to do nothing.

Japanese DirectLink Games

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