Difference between revisions of "Sega Saturn consoles"

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The model number shown represents the model number of the box set, not the model number of the console. For example: Box set model number HST-0001 (printed on the box) includes a gray console with model number HST-3200 (printed on the rear sticker of the console).
 
The model number shown represents the model number of the box set, not the model number of the console. For example: Box set model number HST-0001 (printed on the box) includes a gray console with model number HST-3200 (printed on the rear sticker of the console).
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*[[Saturn consoles in Europe]]
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*[[Saturn consoles in Asia]]
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*[[Saturn consoles in Brazil]]
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*[[Saturn consoles in South Korea]]
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*[[Saturn consoles in North America]]
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*[[Saturn consoles in Australia]]
  
 
=Japan=
 
=Japan=
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==Grey Japanese Saturn==
 
==Grey Japanese Saturn==
  
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The original Japanese Saturn model is grey in color—excepting the cartridge slot flap and the front, which are black. It has three blue buttons (Power, Open, and Reset), a drive access LED, and a non-notched power cord. Production was later ended in favor of the white Saturn. Revisions: VA0, VA1, VA2, VA3.
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The original Japanese Saturn model is grey in color—excepting the cartridge slot flap and the front, which are black. It has three blue buttons (Power, Open, and Reset), and a drive access led. Production was later ended in favor of the white Saturn. Model numbers/revisions: HST-3200 (VA0), HST-3210 (VA1, VA2, VA3).
  
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!Name
 
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!Date & Price
 
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!Documentation
 
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{{ConsoleRelease
 
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| square=yes
 
| square=yes
  
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| name=Sega Saturn
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| name=Sega Saturn  
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| name2=セガサターン
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| distributor=[[Sega]]
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| dateprice1=¥44,800 (1994-11-22){{fileref|Saturn JP TVAdvert SaturnFromSaturn.mp4}}
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|JP|44,800|1994-11-22}}{{fileref|Saturn JP TVAdvert SaturnFromSaturn.mp4}}
  
 
| console=SegaSaturn HST-0001.jpg
 
| console=SegaSaturn HST-0001.jpg
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| square=yes
 
| square=yes
  
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| name=Sega Saturn 1,000,000th Campaign Box  
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| name=Sega Saturn 1,000,000th Campaign Box Including Virtua Fighter Remix
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| name2=セガサターン100万台！バーチャファイター リミックスゲームCD付
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| distributor=[[Sega]]
  
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| dateprice1=¥34,800 (1995-06-16)
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|JP|34,800|1995-06-16}}
  
 
| console=SegaSaturn HST-0001.jpg
 
| console=SegaSaturn HST-0001.jpg
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{{ConsoleRelease
 
{{ConsoleRelease
 
| front=Sega Saturn model HST-0005 box.jpg
 
| front=Sega Saturn model HST-0005 box.jpg
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| spine=
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| back=SS JP M1SVFR Box Back.JPG
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| spine2=
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| spine=SS JP M1SVFR Box Left.JPG
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| top=
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| spine2=SS JP M1SVFR Box Right.JPG
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| bottom=
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| top=SS JP M1SVFR Box Top.JPG
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| bottom=SS JP M1SVFR Box Bottom.JPG
 
| square=yes
 
| square=yes
  
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| name=Sega Saturn 1,000,000th Campaign Box  
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| name=Sega Saturn 1,000,000th Campaign Box Including Virtua Fighter Remix
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| name2=セガサターン100万台！バーチャファイター リミックスゲームCD付
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| distributor=[[Sega]]
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| dateprice1=¥34,800 (1995-06-16)
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|JP|34,800|1995-06-16}}
  
 
| console=SegaSaturn HST-0001.jpg
 
| console=SegaSaturn HST-0001.jpg
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}}
 
}}
  
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{{ConsoleRelease
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| front=Sega Saturn model HST-0004.jpg
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| back=SS JP M1 HST-004 Box Back.JPG
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| spine=SS JP M1 HST-004 Box Left.JPG
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| spine2=SS JP M1 HST-004 Box Right.JPG
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| top=SS JP M1 HST-004 Box Top.JPG
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| bottom=SS JP M1 HST-004 Box Bottom.JPG
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| square=yes
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| name=Sega Saturn
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| name2=セガサターン
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| distributor=[[Sega]]
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|JP|34,800|1995-07-05}}
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| console=SegaSaturn HST-0001.jpg
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| consolecode=HST-0004
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| hard1=Saturn HSS-0101-1.png
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| hard1name=''[[Control Pad (Saturn)|Control Pad]]''
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| doc1=SegaSaturnJPManual.pdf
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| doc1name=Manual
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}}
  
 
{{ConsoleRelease
 
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| square=yes
 
| square=yes
  
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| name=Sega Saturn
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| name=Sega Saturn Multimedia Set
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| name2=セガサターンマルチメディアセット
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| distributor=[[Sega]]
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| dateprice1=¥34,800 (1995-07-05)
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|JP||{{gte}} 1995}}
  
 
| console=SegaSaturn HST-0001.jpg
 
| console=SegaSaturn HST-0001.jpg
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| consolecode=HST-0004
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| consolecode=HST-0013
  
 
| hard1=Saturn HSS-0101-1.png
 
| hard1=Saturn HSS-0101-1.png
 
| hard1name=''[[Control Pad (Saturn)|Control Pad]]''
 
| hard1name=''[[Control Pad (Saturn)|Control Pad]]''
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| hard2=Saturn HSS-0102 box-1.jpg
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| hard2name=''[[Shuttle Mouse]]''
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| hard3=Saturn HSS-0119 box-1.jpg
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| hard3name=''[[Video CD Card]]''
  
 
| doc1=SegaSaturnJPManual.pdf
 
| doc1=SegaSaturnJPManual.pdf
 
| doc1name=Manual
 
| doc1name=Manual
 
}}
 
}}
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|}
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}}
  
 
==White Japanese Saturn==
 
==White Japanese Saturn==
  
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‘White’ Saturns are no more white in reality than [[Dreamcast]]s are: both are, in fact, a very light gray. It has round gray Power and Reset buttons, a pink Open button, and no drive Access LED. The systems came packed with a matching white controller with multi-colored buttons, similar to a Super Famicom controller except only the bottom row buttons are colored: green, yellow, and blue respectively; the upper buttons are grey, as is the cartridge slot flap. Toys 'R' Us sold an exclusive white Saturn with a silhouette of Sonic printed on the drive lid. Revisions: VA4, VA5, VA6, VA7, VA8, VA9, VA10, VA11, VA13, VA15. Note: the integrated sound block on revisions VA13 and VA15 has a bug in certain 68000 commands. The result is that certain games are incompatible with these boards. The Japanese only releases of Space Harrier and Outrun are the only two that come to mind, and both have received second pressings that eliminate this bug and work in all machines equally.
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‘White’ Saturns are no more white in reality than [[Dreamcast]]s are: both are, in fact, a very light gray. It has round gray Power and Reset buttons, a pink Open button, and no drive access led. Toys 'R' Us sold an exclusive white Saturn with a silhouette of Sonic printed on the drive lid. Model number/revisions: HST-3220 (VA4, VA5, VA6, VA7, VA8, VA9, VA10, VA11, VA13, VA15). Note: the integrated sound block on revisions VA13 and VA15 has a bug in certain 68000 commands. The result is that certain games are incompatible with these boards. The Japanese only releases of Space Harrier and Outrun are the only two that come to mind, and both have received second pressings that eliminate this bug and work in all machines equally.
  
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{| class="prettytable sortable"
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!Box
 
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!Name
 
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!Date & Price
 
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!Console
 
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!Label
 
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!Hardware
 
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!Software
 
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!Documentation
 
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{{ConsoleRelease
 
{{ConsoleRelease
 
| front=Sega saturn white HST-0014 BOX.jpg
 
| front=Sega saturn white HST-0014 BOX.jpg
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| back=SS JP M2 HST-0014 Box Back.JPG
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| spine=SS JP M2 HST-0014 Box Left.JPG
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| spine2=SS JP M2 HST-0014 Box Right.JPG
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| top=SS JP M2 HST-0014 Box Top.JPG
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| bottom=SS JP M2 HST-0014 Box Bottom.JPG
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| square=yes
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| name=Sega Saturn
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| name2=セガサターン
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| distributor=[[Sega]]
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|JP|20,000|1996-03-22}}
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| console=Sega saturn white 2.jpg
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| consolecode=HST-0014
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| hard1=Saturn HSS-0101-2.png
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| hard1name=''[[Control Pad (Saturn)|Control Pad]]''
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}}
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{{ConsoleRelease
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| front=Sega saturn white HST-0014 box special.jpg
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| square=yes
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| name=Sega Saturn +1 Limited Edition
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| name2=セガサターンプラスワン限定セット
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| distributor=[[Sega]]
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|JP||{{gte}} 1996}}
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| console=Sega saturn white 2.jpg
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| consolecode=HST-0014
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| hard1=Saturn HSS-0101-2.png
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| hard1name=''[[Control Pad (Saturn)|Control Pad]]''
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| soft1=Notavailable.svg
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| soft1name=''unknown''
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}}
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{{ConsoleRelease
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| front=Saturn Bomberman Kit HST-0014 Box Front.jpg
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| back=Saturn Bomberman Kit HST-0014 Box Back.jpg
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| spine=
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| spine2=
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| top=Saturn Bomberman Kit HST-0014 Box Top.jpg
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| bottom=Saturn Bomberman Kit HST-0014 Box Bottom.jpg
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| square=yes
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| name=Saturn Bomberman Kit
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| name2=サターンボンバーマンキット
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| distributor=[[Sega]]
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|JP||{{gte}} 1996}}
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| console=Sega saturn white 2.jpg
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| consolecode=HST-0014
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| hard1=Saturn HSS-0101-2.png
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| hard1name=''[[Control Pad (Saturn)|Control Pad]]''
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| soft1=Satbomber sat jp frontcover.jpg
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| soft1name=''[[Saturn Bomberman]]''
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}}
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{{ConsoleRelease
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| front=SS Sega Saturn Flash Sega Saturn Ochikadzuki-hen HST-0014 Box Front.jpg
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| back=
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| spine=
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| spine2=
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| top=
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| bottom=
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| square=yes
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| name=Sega Saturn
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| name2=セガサターン
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| distributor=[[Sega]]
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|JP||{{gte}} 1996}}
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| console=Sega saturn white 2.jpg
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| consolecode=HST-0014
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| hard1=Saturn HSS-0101-2.png
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| hard1name=''[[Control Pad (Saturn)|Control Pad]]'''
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| soft1=SegaFlash0SaturnJPFront.jpg
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| soft1name=''[[Flash Sega Saturn: Ochikadzuki-hen]]''
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| soft2=Notavailable.svg
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| soft2name=unknown
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}}
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{{ConsoleRelease
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| front=SS Sega Saturn Flash Sega Saturn Ochikadzuki-hen HST-0014 Alt Box Front.jpg
 
| back=
 
| back=
 
| spine=
 
| spine=
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| name=Sega Saturn
 
| name=Sega Saturn
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| name2=セガサターン
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| distributor=[[Sega]]
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| dateprice1=¥20,000 (1996-03-22)
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|JP||{{gte}} 1996}}
  
 
| console=Sega saturn white 2.jpg
 
| console=Sega saturn white 2.jpg
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| hard1=Saturn HSS-0101-2.png
 
| hard1=Saturn HSS-0101-2.png
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| hard1name=''[[Control Pad (Saturn)|Control Pad]]''
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| hard1name=''[[Control Pad (Saturn)|Control Pad]]'''
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| soft1=SegaFlash0SaturnJPFront.jpg
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| soft1name=''[[Flash Sega Saturn: Ochikadzuki-hen]]''
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}}
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{{ConsoleRelease
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| front=Sega saturn white HST-0014 BOX.jpg
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| back=
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| spine=
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| spine2=
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| top=
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| bottom=
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| square=yes
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| name=Sega Saturn
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| name2=セガサターン
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| distributor=[[Sega]]
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|JP||{{gte}} 1996}}
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| console=SS Sega Saturn Hello! Mac console.jpg
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| consolecode=HST-0014
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| hard1=Saturn HSS-0101-2.png
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| hard1name=''[[Control Pad (Saturn)|Control Pad]]'''
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}}
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{{ConsoleRelease
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| front=
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| back=
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| spine=
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| spine2=
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| top=
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| bottom=
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| square=yes
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| name=Sega Saturn Lawson Ice Cream & Softdrink Summer Present
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| name2=セガサターン
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| distributor=[[Sega]]
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|JP||{{gte}} 1996}}
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| console=Sega saturn white 2.jpg
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| consolecode=HST-0014
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| hard1=Saturn HSS-0101-2.png
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| hard1name=''[[Control Pad (Saturn)|Control Pad]]'''
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}}
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{{ConsoleRelease
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| front=SS Sega Saturn Nights HST-0014 Box Front.jpg
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| back=
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| spine=
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| spine2=
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| top=
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| bottom=
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| square=yes
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| name=Sega Saturn
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| name2=セガサターン
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| distributor=[[Sega]]
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|JP||{{gte}} 1996}}
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| console=Sega saturn white 2.jpg
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| consolecode=HST-0014
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| hard1=Saturn HSS-0101-2.png
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| hard1name=''[[Control Pad (Saturn)|Control Pad]]'''
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| soft1=Nights box jp.jpg
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| soft1name=''[[NiGHTS into Dreams]]''
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{ConsoleRelease
 
{{ConsoleRelease
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| front=Saturn Bomberman Kit HST-0014 Box Front.jpg
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| front=SS Sega Saturn Sega Rally Pack HST-0014 Box Front.jpg
 
| back=
 
| back=
 
| spine=
 
| spine=
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| square=yes
 
| square=yes
  
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| name=Sega Saturn Bomberman Kit (サターンボンバーマンキット)
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| name=Sega Saturn Sega Rally Pack
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| name2=セガサターンセガラリーパック
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| distributor=[[Sega]]
  
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| dateprice1=? (>= 1996)
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|JP||{{gte}} 1996}}
  
 
| console=Sega saturn white 2.jpg
 
| console=Sega saturn white 2.jpg
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| hard1name=''[[Control Pad (Saturn)|Control Pad]]'''
 
| hard1name=''[[Control Pad (Saturn)|Control Pad]]'''
  
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| soft1=Satbomber sat jp frontcover.jpg
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| soft1=Segarally sat jp frontcover.jpg
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| soft1name=''[[Saturn Bomberman]]''
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| soft1name=''[[Sega Rally Championship]]''
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{ConsoleRelease
 
{{ConsoleRelease
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| front=Sega saturn white HST-0017 BOX.png
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| front=SS Sega Saturn HST-0014 HST-0019-like Sleeve Box Front.jpg
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| back=
 
| spine=
 
| spine=
 
| spine2=
 
| spine2=
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| square=yes
  
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| name=Sega Saturn Christmas Nights Campaign Box
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| name=Sega Saturn (HST-0019-like slip cover)
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| name2=セガサターン
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| distributor=[[Sega]]
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| dateprice1=¥20,000 (1996-11-22)
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|JP||{{gte}} 1996}}
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| console=Sega saturn white 2.jpg
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| consolecode=HST-0014
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| hard1=Saturn HSS-0101-2.png
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| hard1name=''[[Control Pad (Saturn)|Control Pad]]'''
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}}
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{{ConsoleRelease
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| front=Sega saturn white HST-0017 BOX.png
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| back=SS JP M2CN Box Back.JPG
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| spine=SS JP M2CN Box Left.JPG
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| spine2=SS JP M2CN Box Right.JPG
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| top=SS JP M2CN Box Top.JPG
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| bottom=SS JP M2CN Box Bottom.JPG
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| square=yes
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| name=Sega Saturn Christmas Nights Winter Limited Edition
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| name2=セガサターンクリスマスナイツ冬季限定版
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| distributor=[[Sega]]
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|JP|20,000 |1996-11-22}}
  
 
| console=Sega saturn white 2.jpg
 
| console=Sega saturn white 2.jpg
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| front=Sega saturn white HST-0019 box.jpg
 
| front=Sega saturn white HST-0019 box.jpg
 
| back=Saturn JP Box Back HST-0019.jpg
 
| back=Saturn JP Box Back HST-0019.jpg
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| spine=SS JP M2 HST-0019 Box Left.JPG
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| spine2=SS JP M2 HST-0019 Box Right.JPG
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| top=SS JP M2 HST-0019 Box Top.JPG
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| bottom=SS JP M2 HST-0019 Box Bottom.JPG
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| square=yes
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| name=Sega Saturn
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| name2=セガサターン
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| distributor=[[Sega]]
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|JP|20,000|1997-07-10}}
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| console=Sega saturn white 2.jpg
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| consolecode=HST-0019
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| hard1=Saturn HSS-0101-2.png
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| hard1name=''[[Control Pad (Saturn)|Control Pad]]''
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}}
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{{ConsoleRelease
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| front=SS Sega Saturn HST-0019 +1 Limited Edition Box Front.jpg
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| back=
 
| spine=
 
| spine=
 
| spine2=
 
| spine2=
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| square=yes
  
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| name=Sega Saturn
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| name=Sega Saturn +1 Limited Edition Set
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| name2=セガサターンプラスワン限定セット
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| distributor=[[Sega]]
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| dateprice1=¥20,000 (1997-07-10)
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|JP||{{gte}} 1997}}
  
 
| console=Sega saturn white 2.jpg
 
| console=Sega saturn white 2.jpg
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| hard1=Saturn HSS-0101-2.png
 
| hard1name=''[[Control Pad (Saturn)|Control Pad]]''
 
| hard1name=''[[Control Pad (Saturn)|Control Pad]]''
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| soft1=Notavailable.svg
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| soft1name=unknown
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{ConsoleRelease
 
{{ConsoleRelease
 
| front=Sega saturn white HST-0014 VF.jpg
 
| front=Sega saturn white HST-0014 VF.jpg
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| back=
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| back=Saturn JP Box Back Otoshidama.jpg
 
| spine=
 
| spine=
 
| spine2=
 
| spine2=
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| top=
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| spinemissing=yes
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| top=Saturn JP Box Top Otoshidama.jpg
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| bottom=Saturn JP Box Bottom Otoshidama.jpg
 
| square=yes
 
| square=yes
  
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| name=Sega Saturn Otoshidama Campaign Box
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| name=Sega Saturn Otoshidama Campaign
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| name2=セガサターンお年玉キャンペーン
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| distributor=[[Sega]]
  
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| dateprice1=? (>= 1997)
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|JP||{{gte}} 1997}}
  
 
| console=Sega saturn white 2.jpg
 
| console=Sega saturn white 2.jpg
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| hard1=Saturn HSS-0101-2.png
 
| hard1=Saturn HSS-0101-2.png
 
| hard1name=''[[Control Pad (Saturn)|Control Pad]]''
 
| hard1name=''[[Control Pad (Saturn)|Control Pad]]''
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| soft1=SSOCV VHS Box Front.jpg
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| soft1name=''[[Sega Saturn Otoshidama Catalog Video|Otoshidama Catalog Video]]''
 
}}
 
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| square=yes
  
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| name=Sega Saturn Sonic Toys 'R' Us
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| name=Sega Saturn
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| name2=セガサターン
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| distributor=[[Sega]]
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| dateprice1=¥20,000 (>= 1997)
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|JP|20,000 |{{gte}} 1997}}
  
 
| console=Sega saturn white HST-0019 TOYSRUS.jpg
 
| console=Sega saturn white HST-0019 TOYSRUS.jpg
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==Skeleton Saturn==
 
==Skeleton Saturn==
  
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The two [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://sega.jp/fb/segahard/ss/skelton.html ‘Skeleton Saturns’] were the final models to be produced in Japan (and hence the world), and they were the only non-standard models brought to other regions(?). They are a valuable collector’s item, being quite rare. The unique feature that provides their name are their see-through body and matching controllers. Other than that, they’re basically identical to the second version of the white Saturn. Revisions: VA13, VA15. Note: the integrated sound block on revisions VA13 and VA15 has a bug in certain 68000 commands. The result is that certain games are incompatible with these boards. The Japanese only releases of Space Harrier and Outrun are the only two that come to mind, and both have received second pressings that eliminate this bug and work in all machines equally.{{ref|http://www.supergaijinultragamer.org/2012/03/skeleton-saturn-sega-gives-everyone-bones/}}.
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The two [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://sega.jp/fb/segahard/ss/skelton.html ‘Skeleton Saturns’] were the final models to be produced in Japan (and hence the world), and they were the only non-standard models brought to other regions(?). They are a valuable collector’s item, being quite rare. The unique feature that provides their name are their see-through body and matching controllers. Other than that, they’re basically identical to the second version of the white Saturn. Model number/revisions: HST-3220 (VA13, VA15). Note: the integrated sound block on revisions VA13 and VA15 has a bug in certain 68000 commands. The result is that certain games are incompatible with these boards. The Japanese only releases of Space Harrier and Outrun are the only two that come to mind, and both have received second pressings that eliminate this bug and work in all machines equally.{{ref|http://www.supergaijinultragamer.org/2012/03/skeleton-saturn-sega-gives-everyone-bones/}}.
  
 
'''Models:'''
 
'''Models:'''
 
*HST-0020/HST-0021: These two models were both translucent smoky grey, with “This is Cool” printed on the CD drive lid and the controllers. Approximately 30,000 units were produced. HST-0020 was not for sale and only given away as a prize in a contest. HST-0021 was released in Japan on 4 April 1998 retailing at ¥20,000.
 
*HST-0020/HST-0021: These two models were both translucent smoky grey, with “This is Cool” printed on the CD drive lid and the controllers. Approximately 30,000 units were produced. HST-0020 was not for sale and only given away as a prize in a contest. HST-0021 was released in Japan on 4 April 1998 retailing at ¥20,000.
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*HST-0022: This model was a promotional tie-in with [[ASCII]]'s popular ''[[Derby Stallion]]'' horse racing simulation franchise; it came with stickers for the game. The console differs in the hue of its transparent case and also does not have the line “This is Cool” printed anywhere on it. Approximately 20,000 were produced for Japan. This model was released in Japan on 25 March 1999 retailing at ¥20,000.
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*HST-0022: This model was a promotional tie-in with [[ASCII]]'s popular ''[[Derby Stallion]]'' horse racing simulation franchise; it came with stickers for the game. The console differs in the hue of its transparent case and also does not have the line “This is Cool” printed anywhere on it. Approximately 20,000 were produced for Japan. This model was released in Japan on 25 March 1999 retailing at ¥20,000. An unknown number of units were imported by [[Tectoy]] then modified, repackaged and [[Saturn consoles in Brazil|sold in Brazil]].
  
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| square=yes
 
| square=yes
  
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| name=Sega Saturn Skeleton (This is Cool) - 1998 Special Campaign Original
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| name=Sega Saturn 1998 Special Campaign Original
 +
| name2=セガサターン
 +
| distributor=[[Sega]]
 +
 
  
−
| dateprice1=N/A (>= 1998)
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| dateprice=N/A ({{gte}} 1998)
  
 
| console=Sega Saturn HST-0020.jpg
 
| console=Sega Saturn HST-0020.jpg
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| square=yes
 
| square=yes
  
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| name=Sega Saturn Skeleton (This is Cool)
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| name=Sega Saturn
 +
| name2=セガサターン
 +
| distributor=[[Sega]]
 +
 
  
−
| dateprice1=¥20,000 (1998-04-04)
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|JP|20,000|1998-04-04}}
  
 
| console=Sega Saturn HST-0020.jpg
 
| console=Sega Saturn HST-0020.jpg
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| front=Sega Saturn HST-0022 box.jpg
 
| front=Sega Saturn HST-0022 box.jpg
 
| back=Saturn JP Box Back HST-0022.jpg
 
| back=Saturn JP Box Back HST-0022.jpg
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| spine=
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| spine=Saturn JP Box Left HST-0022.jpg
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| spine2=Saturn JP Box Right HST-0022.jpg
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| spinemissing=yes
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| top=Saturn JP Box Top HST-0022.jpg
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| top=
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| bottom=Saturn JP Box Bottom HST-0022.jpg
−
| bottom=
 
 
| square=yes
 
| square=yes
  
−
| name=Sega Saturn Skeleton (Derby Stallion)
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| name=Sega Saturn
 +
| name2=セガサターン
 +
| distributor=[[Sega]]
  
−
| dateprice1=¥20,000 (1999-03-25)
+
 
 +
| dateprice={{DatePrice|JP|20,000|1999-03-25}}
  
 
| console=Saturn JP HST-0022.jpg
 
| console=Saturn JP HST-0022.jpg
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}}
 
}}
  
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|}
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==Hi-Saturn==
 
==Hi-Saturn==
  
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Sega licensed the rights to produce Saturns to some of their hardware partners. One was Hitachi, who provided the CPUs and several other chips. The Hi-Saturn is yet another early style Saturn but with the [[Video CD Card]] included, and Hi-Saturn printed on the CD drive lid. It was sold at high-end department stores and was marketed as a multimedia player instead of just a video game console.
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Sega licensed the rights to produce Saturns to some of their hardware partners. One was Hitachi, who provided the CPUs, disc drives and several other chips. The Hi-Saturn is yet another Saturn but with the [[Video CD Card]] included, and Hi-Saturn printed on the CD drive lid. It was sold at high-end department stores and was marketed as a multimedia player instead of just a video game console.
  
 
The start up screen is different as well. Instead of a bunch of pieces forming together, the word ''Hi-Saturn'' shoots out from the middle of the screen and then flips around 'till it's readable and then it flashes on screen like other Saturns do.
 
The start up screen is different as well. Instead of a bunch of pieces forming together, the word ''Hi-Saturn'' shoots out from the middle of the screen and then flips around 'till it's readable and then it flashes on screen like other Saturns do.
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*MMP-1: These models are based on the first major Saturn model, with oval buttons and Drive Access LED and is two toned charcoal gray with black as the bottom color.
 
*MMP-1: These models are based on the first major Saturn model, with oval buttons and Drive Access LED and is two toned charcoal gray with black as the bottom color.
 
*MMP-11: This model is based on the second major Saturn model, with round buttons and is two toned charcoal gray with black as the bottom color.
 
*MMP-11: This model is based on the second major Saturn model, with round buttons and is two toned charcoal gray with black as the bottom color.
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*MMP-1000NV: Known as the '''''Game & Car Navi Hi-Saturn''''' (ゲーム＆カーナビ ハイサターン), this model is much different from all other Saturn models, both in design and funcionality. It has a lower, more square profile, and an add-on LCD monitor for playing games on. The system is completely flat on top and lacks the bulge of the CD drive. The system also had a GPS receiver sold separately (with only Japanese regional software being available). 2000 units were produced by Hitachi each month, while the LCD screens had a run of 1000 per month.
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*MMP-1000NV: Known as the '''''Game & Car Navi Hi-Saturn''''' (ゲーム＆カーナビ ハイサターン), this model is much different from all other Saturn models, both in design and funcionality. It has a lower, more square profile and the system is completely flat on top and lacks the bulge of the CD drive. The system also had a LCD monitor and GPS receiver sold separately (with only Japanese regional software being available). 2000 units were produced by Hitachi each month, while the LCD screens had a run of 1000 per month.
  
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!Name
 
−
!Date & Price
 
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!Console
 
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!Label
 
−
!Hardware
 
−
!Software
 
−
!Documentation
 
−
|-
 
  
 
{{ConsoleRelease
 
{{ConsoleRelease
 
| front=Sega Saturn model MMP-1 box.jpg
 
| front=Sega Saturn model MMP-1 box.jpg
−
| back=
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| back=SS JP HiSaturnM1 Box Back.jpg
−
| spine=
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| spine=SS JP HiSaturnM1 Box Left.jpg
−
| spine2=
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| spine2=SS JP HiSaturnM1 Box Right.jpg
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| top=
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| top=SS JP HiSaturnM1 Box Top.jpg
−
| bottom=
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| bottom=SS JP HiSaturnM1 Box Bottom.jpg
 
| square=yes
 
| square=yes
  
 
| name=Hi-Saturn
 
| name=Hi-Saturn
 +
| name2=ハイサターン
 +
| distributor=[[Hitachi]]
  
−
| dateprice1=¥64,800 (1995-04-01)
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 +
| dateprice={{DatePrice|JP|64,800|1995-04-01}}
  
 
| console=Sega Saturn model MMP-1.jpg
 
| console=Sega Saturn model MMP-1.jpg
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| hard1=Saturn HSS-0118.jpg
 
| hard1=Saturn HSS-0118.jpg
 
| hard1name=''[[Control Pad (Saturn)|Control Pad]]''
 
| hard1name=''[[Control Pad (Saturn)|Control Pad]]''
 +
 +
| hard2=Saturn hitachi mpegcard v1-2.png
 +
| hard2name=''[[Video CD Card|Video CD Card]]''
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{ConsoleRelease
 
{{ConsoleRelease
 
| front=Sega Saturn model MMP-1-C box.jpg
 
| front=Sega Saturn model MMP-1-C box.jpg
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| back=
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| back=SS JP HiSaturnM1 Box Back.jpg
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| spine=
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| spine=SS JP HiSaturnVFR Box Left.JPG
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| spine2=
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| spine2=SS JP HiSaturnVFR Box Right.JPG
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| top=
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| top=SS JP HiSaturnVFR Box Top.JPG
−
| bottom=
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| bottom=SS JP HiSaturnVFR Box Bottom.JPG
 
| square=yes
 
| square=yes
  
−
| name=Hi-Saturn - 1,000,000th Campaign Box  
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| name=Hi-Saturn 1,000,000th Campaign Box Including Virtua Fighter Remix
 +
| name2=ハイサターン100万台！バーチャファイター リミックスゲームCD付
 +
| distributor=[[Hitachi]]
  
−
| dateprice1=¥64,800 (1995-06-16)
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 +
| dateprice={{DatePrice|JP|64,800|1995-06-16}}
  
 
| console=Sega Saturn model MMP-1.jpg
 
| console=Sega Saturn model MMP-1.jpg
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| hard1=Saturn HSS-0118.jpg
 
| hard1=Saturn HSS-0118.jpg
 
| hard1name=''[[Control Pad (Saturn)|Control Pad]]''
 
| hard1name=''[[Control Pad (Saturn)|Control Pad]]''
 +
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| hard2=Saturn hitachi mpegcard v1-2.png
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| hard2name=''[[Video CD Card|Video CD Card]]''
  
 
| soft1=VFRemix Saturn JP Box Front.jpg
 
| soft1=VFRemix Saturn JP Box Front.jpg
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| square=yes
 
| square=yes
  
−
| name=GameNavi Hi-Saturn
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| name=Game & Car Navi Hi-Saturn  
 +
| name2=ゲーム＆カーナビ ハイサターン
 +
| distributor=[[Hitachi]]
  
−
| dateprice1=¥150,000 (1995-12-06)
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 +
| dateprice={{DatePrice|JP|150,000|1995-12-06}}
  
 
| console=Sega Saturn model MMP-1000NV.jpg
 
| console=Sega Saturn model MMP-1000NV.jpg
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| hard1=Saturn HSS-0118.jpg
 
| hard1=Saturn HSS-0118.jpg
 
| hard1name=''[[Control Pad (Saturn)|Control Pad]]''
 
| hard1name=''[[Control Pad (Saturn)|Control Pad]]''
 +
 +
| hard2=Saturn hitachi mpegcard v1-2.png
 +
| hard2name=''[[Video CD Card|Video CD Card]]''
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{ConsoleRelease
 
{{ConsoleRelease
 
| front=Sega Saturn model MMP-11 box.jpg
 
| front=Sega Saturn model MMP-11 box.jpg
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| back=
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| back=SS JP HiSaturnM2 Box Back.JPG
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| spine=
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| spine=SS JP HiSaturnM2 Box Left.JPG
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| spine2=
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| spine2=SS JP HiSaturnM2 Box Right.JPG
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| top=
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| top=SS JP HiSaturnM2 Box Top.JPG
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| bottom=
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| bottom=SS JP HiSaturnM2 Box Bottom.JPG
 
| square=yes
 
| square=yes
  
 
| name=Hi-Saturn
 
| name=Hi-Saturn
 +
| name2=ハイサターン
 +
| distributor=[[Hitachi]]
  
−
| dateprice1=? (>= 1996)
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|JP||{{gte}} 1996}}
  
 
| console=Sega Saturn model MMP-11.jpg
 
| console=Sega Saturn model MMP-11.jpg
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| hard1=Saturn HSS-0118.jpg
 
| hard1=Saturn HSS-0118.jpg
 
| hard1name=''[[Control Pad (Saturn)|Control Pad]]''
 
| hard1name=''[[Control Pad (Saturn)|Control Pad]]''
 +
 +
| hard2=Saturn hitachi mpegcard v2.jpg
 +
| hard2name=''[[Video CD Card|Video CD Card]]''
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{ConsoleRelease
 
{{ConsoleRelease
 
| front=Hi-Saturn MMP-11 Christmas Nights Box Front.jpg
 
| front=Hi-Saturn MMP-11 Christmas Nights Box Front.jpg
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| back=
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| back=SS JP HiSaturnCN Box Back.JPG
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| spine=
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| spine=SS JP HiSaturnCN Box Left.JPG
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| spine2=
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| spine2=SS JP HiSaturnCN Box Right.JPG
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| top=
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| top=SS JP HiSaturnCN Box Top.JPG
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| bottom=
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| bottom=SS JP HiSaturnCN Box Bottom.JPG
 
| square=yes
 
| square=yes
  
−
| name=Hi-Saturn Christmas Nights Campaign Box
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| name=Hi-Saturn Christmas Nights Winter Limited Edition
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| name2=ハイサターンクリスマスナイツ冬季限定版
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| distributor=[[Hitachi]]
  
−
| dateprice1=? (>= 1996)
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 +
| dateprice={{DatePrice|JP||{{gte}} 1996}}
  
 
| console=Sega Saturn model MMP-11.jpg
 
| console=Sega Saturn model MMP-11.jpg
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| hard1=Saturn HSS-0118.jpg
 
| hard1=Saturn HSS-0118.jpg
 
| hard1name=''[[Control Pad (Saturn)|Control Pad]]''
 
| hard1name=''[[Control Pad (Saturn)|Control Pad]]''
 +
 +
| hard2=Saturn hitachi mpegcard v2.jpg
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| hard2name=''[[Video CD Card|Video CD Card]]''
  
 
| soft1=ChistmasNightsBox jp.jpg
 
| soft1=ChistmasNightsBox jp.jpg
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|}
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==JVC/Victor V-Saturn==
 
==JVC/Victor V-Saturn==
  
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JVC-Victor also produced their own version of the Saturn hardware called the V-Saturn. There are two versions of this system. The casing is similar to that of any standard Saturn. The colors are different, as is the machine's circuitry, and "V-Saturn" is printed on top of the machine.  
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JVC-Victor also produced their own version of the Saturn hardware called the V-Saturn. There are two versions of this system. The casing is similar to that of any standard Saturn, except for the front fascia which has a different mold and is matte instead of glossy. The colors are different and "V-Saturn" is printed on top of the machine.  
  
 
The boot-up sequence on a V-Saturn has the polygons form a V-Saturn logo instead of the Sega Saturn logo.
 
The boot-up sequence on a V-Saturn has the polygons form a V-Saturn logo instead of the Sega Saturn logo.
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*RG-JX2: This model is based on the second major Saturn model, with round buttons and is two toned light gray with darker gray as bottom color.
 
*RG-JX2: This model is based on the second major Saturn model, with round buttons and is two toned light gray with darker gray as bottom color.
  
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!Hardware
 
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!Software
 
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!Documentation
 
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|-
 
  
 
{{ConsoleRelease
 
{{ConsoleRelease
 
| front=Sega Saturn model RG-JX1-L box.jpg
 
| front=Sega Saturn model RG-JX1-L box.jpg
 
| back=VSaturn JP Box Back RGJX1 L.jpg
 
| back=VSaturn JP Box Back RGJX1 L.jpg
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| spine=
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| spine=VSaturn JP Box Left RGJX1 L.jpg
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| spine2=
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| spine2=VSaturn JP Box Right RGJX1 L.jpg
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| spinemissing=yes
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| top=VSaturn JP Box Top RGJX1 L.jpg
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| top=
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| bottom=VSaturn JP Box Bottom RGJX1 L.jpg
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| bottom=
 
 
| square=yes
 
| square=yes
  
 
| name=V-Saturn
 
| name=V-Saturn
 +
| name2=Vサターン
 +
| distributor=[[Victor]]
 +
  
−
| dateprice1=¥44,800 (1994-11-22)
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|JP|44,800|1994-11-22}}
  
 
| console=Sega Saturn model RG-JX1 console.jpg
 
| console=Sega Saturn model RG-JX1 console.jpg
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| square=yes
 
| square=yes
  
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| name=V-Saturn - 1,000,000th Campaign Box  
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| name=V-Saturn 1,000,000th Campaign Box Including Virtua Fighter Remix
 +
| name2=Vサターン100万台！バーチャファイター リミックスゲームCD付
 +
| distributor=[[Victor]]
 +
 
  
−
| dateprice1=¥34,800 (1995-06-16)
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|JP|34,800 |1995-06-16}}
  
 
| console=Sega Saturn model RG-JX1 console.jpg
 
| console=Sega Saturn model RG-JX1 console.jpg
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{{ConsoleRelease
 
{{ConsoleRelease
 
| front=Sega Saturn model RG-JX1-S box.jpg
 
| front=Sega Saturn model RG-JX1-S box.jpg
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| back=
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| back=SS JP VSaturnM1S Box Back.JPG
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| spine=
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| spine=SS JP VSaturnM1S Box Left.JPG
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| spine2=
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| spine2=SS JP VSaturnM1S Box Right.JPG
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| top=
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| top=SS JP VSaturnM1S Box Top.JPG
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| bottom=
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| bottom=SS JP VSaturnM1S Box Bottom.JPG
 
| square=yes
 
| square=yes
  
 
| name=V-Saturn
 
| name=V-Saturn
 +
| name2=Vサターン
 +
| distributor=[[Victor]]
 +
  
−
| dateprice1=?  (>= 1995)
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|JP||{{gte}} 1995}}
  
 
| console=Sega Saturn model RG-JX1 console.jpg
 
| console=Sega Saturn model RG-JX1 console.jpg
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{{ConsoleRelease
 
{{ConsoleRelease
 
| front=Sega Saturn model RG-JX2.jpg
 
| front=Sega Saturn model RG-JX2.jpg
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| back=
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| back=SS JP VSaturnM2 Box Back.JPG
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| spine=
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| spine=SS JP VSaturnM2 Box Left.JPG
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| spine2=SS JP VSaturnM2 Box Right.JPG
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| top=
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| top=SS JP VSaturnM2 Box Top.JPG
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| bottom=
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| bottom=SS JP VSaturnM2 Box Bottom.JPG
 
| square=yes
 
| square=yes
  
 
| name=V-Saturn
 
| name=V-Saturn
 +
| name2=Vサターン
 +
| distributor=[[Victor]]
  
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| dateprice1=?  (1996-06-07)
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|JP||1996-06-07}}
  
 
| console=Sega Saturn model RG-JX2 console.jpg
 
| console=Sega Saturn model RG-JX2 console.jpg
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{{ConsoleRelease
 
{{ConsoleRelease
 
| front=Sega Saturn model RG-JX2-C.jpg
 
| front=Sega Saturn model RG-JX2-C.jpg
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| back=
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| back=SS JP VSaturnM2CN Box Back.JPG
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| spine=
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| spine=SS JP VSaturnM2CN Box Left.JPG
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| spine2=SS JP VSaturnM2CN Box Right.JPG
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| top=
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| top=SS JP VSaturnM2CN Box Top.JPG
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| bottom=
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| bottom=SS JP VSaturnM2CN Box Bottom.JPG
 
| square=yes
 
| square=yes
  
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| name=V-Saturn Christmas Nights Campaign Box
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| name=V-Saturn Christmas Nights Winter Limited Edition
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| name2=Vサターンクリスマスナイツ冬季限定版
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| distributor=[[Victor]]
  
−
| dateprice1=?  (>= 1996)
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|JP||{{gte}} 1996}}
  
 
| console=Sega Saturn model RG-JX2 console.jpg
 
| console=Sega Saturn model RG-JX2 console.jpg
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{{ConsoleRelease
 
{{ConsoleRelease
 
| front=Sega Saturn model RG-JX2-B.jpg
 
| front=Sega Saturn model RG-JX2-B.jpg
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| back=
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| back=SS JP VSaturnM2Vatlva Box Back.JPG
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| spine=
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| spine=SS JP VSaturnM2Vatlva Box Left.JPG
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| spine2=SS JP VSaturnM2Vatlva Box Right.JPG
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| top=
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| top=SS JP VSaturnM2Vatlva Box Top.JPG
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| bottom=
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| bottom=SS JP VSaturnM2Vatlva Box Bottom.JPG
 
| square=yes
 
| square=yes
  
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| name=V-Saturn Vatlva Special Pack
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| name=V-Saturn Special Pack
 +
| name2=Vサターンスペシャルパック
 +
| distributor=[[Victor]]
 +
 
  
−
| dateprice1=?  (>= 1996)
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|JP||{{gte}} 1996}}
  
 
| console=Sega Saturn model RG-JX2 console.jpg
 
| console=Sega Saturn model RG-JX2 console.jpg
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|}
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==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 06:45, 26 May 2021

There exist various Sega Saturn models, which differ from each other to varying degrees.

Perhaps the most well-known difference is that between “Model 1” and “Model 2” Saturns, which are easily distinguishable through the differing designs of their Power and Reset buttons—oval in the former, round in the latter—and also differ internally, chiefly in having different types of CD cable, which can complicate efforts to install a modchip. Moreover, within the broad categories of Model 1 or 2, several types of motherboard exist, with different arrangements of components and paths.

All Sega Saturns are either NTSC or PAL. Within these categories, US and Canadian (NTSC) Saturns are identical, as are European and Australian (PAL) models. There was no SECAM Saturn: the ‘SECAM’ models released in France were simply PAL models with a bundled PAL-to-SECAM converter.

The model number shown represents the model number of the box set, not the model number of the console. For example: Box set model number HST-0001 (printed on the box) includes a gray console with model number HST-3200 (printed on the rear sticker of the console).

Japan

Grey Japanese Saturn

The original Japanese Saturn model is grey in color—excepting the cartridge slot flap and the front, which are black. It has three blue buttons (Power, Open, and Reset), and a drive access led. Production was later ended in favor of the white Saturn. Model numbers/revisions: HST-3200 (VA0), HST-3210 (VA1, VA2, VA3).

Box Name Distributor Date & Price Console Label Hardware Software Documentation Comments
Saturn JP Box TopBottom HST-0001.jpg
Saturn JP Box Back HST-0001.jpgSaturn JP Box Left HST-0001.jpgSega Saturn model HST-0001.jpgSaturn JP Box Right HST-0001.jpg
Saturn JP Box TopBottom HST-0001.jpg
 Sega Saturn
セガサターン 		Sega
Japan JP: ¥44,80044,800 (1994-11-22)
[1]
SegaSaturn HST-0001.jpg
HST-0001
Saturn VF Remix Campaign Box HST-0001 Box Front.jpg
 Sega Saturn 1,000,000th Campaign Box Including Virtua Fighter Remix
セガサターン100万台！バーチャファイター リミックスゲームCD付 		Sega
Japan JP: ¥34,80034,800 (1995-06-16)
SegaSaturn HST-0001.jpg
HST-0001
SS JP M1SVFR Box Top.JPG
SS JP M1SVFR Box Back.JPGSS JP M1SVFR Box Left.JPGSega Saturn model HST-0005 box.jpgSS JP M1SVFR Box Right.JPG
SS JP M1SVFR Box Bottom.JPG
 Sega Saturn 1,000,000th Campaign Box Including Virtua Fighter Remix
セガサターン100万台！バーチャファイター リミックスゲームCD付 		Sega
Japan JP: ¥34,80034,800 (1995-06-16)
SegaSaturn HST-0001.jpg
HST-0005
SegaSaturnJPManual.pdf
Manual
SS JP M1 HST-004 Box Top.JPG
SS JP M1 HST-004 Box Back.JPGSS JP M1 HST-004 Box Left.JPGSega Saturn model HST-0004.jpgSS JP M1 HST-004 Box Right.JPG
SS JP M1 HST-004 Box Bottom.JPG
 Sega Saturn
セガサターン 		Sega
Japan JP: ¥34,80034,800 (1995-07-05)
SegaSaturn HST-0001.jpg
HST-0004
SegaSaturnJPManual.pdf
Manual
Sega Saturn model HST-0004.jpg
 Sega Saturn Multimedia Set
セガサターンマルチメディアセット 		Sega
Japan JP: (≥ 1995)
SegaSaturn HST-0001.jpg
HST-0013
SegaSaturnJPManual.pdf
Manual

White Japanese Saturn

‘White’ Saturns are no more white in reality than Dreamcasts are: both are, in fact, a very light gray. It has round gray Power and Reset buttons, a pink Open button, and no drive access led. Toys 'R' Us sold an exclusive white Saturn with a silhouette of Sonic printed on the drive lid. Model number/revisions: HST-3220 (VA4, VA5, VA6, VA7, VA8, VA9, VA10, VA11, VA13, VA15). Note: the integrated sound block on revisions VA13 and VA15 has a bug in certain 68000 commands. The result is that certain games are incompatible with these boards. The Japanese only releases of Space Harrier and Outrun are the only two that come to mind, and both have received second pressings that eliminate this bug and work in all machines equally.

Box Name Distributor Date & Price Console Label Hardware Software Documentation Comments
SS JP M2 HST-0014 Box Top.JPG
SS JP M2 HST-0014 Box Back.JPGSS JP M2 HST-0014 Box Left.JPGSega saturn white HST-0014 BOX.jpgSS JP M2 HST-0014 Box Right.JPG
SS JP M2 HST-0014 Box Bottom.JPG
 Sega Saturn
セガサターン 		Sega
Japan JP: ¥20,00020,000 (1996-03-22)
Sega saturn white 2.jpg
HST-0014
Sega saturn white HST-0014 box special.jpg
 Sega Saturn +1 Limited Edition
セガサターンプラスワン限定セット 		Sega
Japan JP: (≥ 1996)
Sega saturn white 2.jpg
HST-0014
Notavailable.svg
unknown
Saturn Bomberman Kit HST-0014 Box Top.jpg
Saturn Bomberman Kit HST-0014 Box Back.jpgSaturn Bomberman Kit HST-0014 Box Front.jpg
Saturn Bomberman Kit HST-0014 Box Bottom.jpg
 Saturn Bomberman Kit
サターンボンバーマンキット 		Sega
Japan JP: (≥ 1996)
Sega saturn white 2.jpg
HST-0014
SS Sega Saturn Flash Sega Saturn Ochikadzuki-hen HST-0014 Box Front.jpg
 Sega Saturn
セガサターン 		Sega
Japan JP: (≥ 1996)
Sega saturn white 2.jpg
HST-0014
Notavailable.svg
unknown
SS Sega Saturn Flash Sega Saturn Ochikadzuki-hen HST-0014 Alt Box Front.jpg
 Sega Saturn
セガサターン 		Sega
Japan JP: (≥ 1996)
Sega saturn white 2.jpg
HST-0014
Sega saturn white HST-0014 BOX.jpg
 Sega Saturn
セガサターン 		Sega
Japan JP: (≥ 1996)
SS Sega Saturn Hello! Mac console.jpg
HST-0014
Sega Saturn Lawson Ice Cream & Softdrink Summer Present
セガサターン 		Sega
Japan JP: (≥ 1996)
Sega saturn white 2.jpg
HST-0014
SS Sega Saturn Nights HST-0014 Box Front.jpg
 Sega Saturn
セガサターン 		Sega
Japan JP: (≥ 1996)
Sega saturn white 2.jpg
HST-0014
SS Sega Saturn Sega Rally Pack HST-0014 Box Front.jpg
 Sega Saturn Sega Rally Pack
セガサターンセガラリーパック 		Sega
Japan JP: (≥ 1996)
Sega saturn white 2.jpg
HST-0014
SS Sega Saturn HST-0014 HST-0019-like Sleeve Box Front.jpg
 Sega Saturn (HST-0019-like slip cover)
セガサターン 		Sega
Japan JP: (≥ 1996)
Sega saturn white 2.jpg
HST-0014
SS JP M2CN Box Top.JPG
SS JP M2CN Box Back.JPGSS JP M2CN Box Left.JPGSega saturn white HST-0017 BOX.pngSS JP M2CN Box Right.JPG
SS JP M2CN Box Bottom.JPG
 Sega Saturn Christmas Nights Winter Limited Edition
セガサターンクリスマスナイツ冬季限定版 		Sega
Japan JP: ¥20,00020,000 (1996-11-22)
Sega saturn white 2.jpg
HST-0017
SS JP M2 HST-0019 Box Top.JPG
Saturn JP Box Back HST-0019.jpgSS JP M2 HST-0019 Box Left.JPGSega saturn white HST-0019 box.jpgSS JP M2 HST-0019 Box Right.JPG
SS JP M2 HST-0019 Box Bottom.JPG
 Sega Saturn
セガサターン 		Sega
Japan JP: ¥20,00020,000 (1997-07-10)
Sega saturn white 2.jpg
HST-0019
SS Sega Saturn HST-0019 +1 Limited Edition Box Front.jpg
 Sega Saturn +1 Limited Edition Set
セガサターンプラスワン限定セット 		Sega
Japan JP: (≥ 1997)
Sega saturn white 2.jpg
HST-0019
Notavailable.svg
unknown
Saturn JP Box Top Otoshidama.jpg
Saturn JP Box Back Otoshidama.jpgNospine-small.pngSega saturn white HST-0014 VF.jpg
Saturn JP Box Bottom Otoshidama.jpg
 Sega Saturn Otoshidama Campaign
セガサターンお年玉キャンペーン 		Sega
Japan JP: (≥ 1997)
Sega saturn white 2.jpg
HST-0014
Saturn JP Box Back HST-0019 ToysRUs.jpgNospine-small.pngSega saturn white HST-0019 TOYSRUS box.jpg
 Sega Saturn
セガサターン 		Sega
Japan JP: ¥20,00020,000 (≥ 1997)
Sega saturn white HST-0019 TOYSRUS.jpg
HST-0019

Skeleton Saturn

The two ‘Skeleton Saturns’ were the final models to be produced in Japan (and hence the world), and they were the only non-standard models brought to other regions(?). They are a valuable collector’s item, being quite rare. The unique feature that provides their name are their see-through body and matching controllers. Other than that, they’re basically identical to the second version of the white Saturn. Model number/revisions: HST-3220 (VA13, VA15). Note: the integrated sound block on revisions VA13 and VA15 has a bug in certain 68000 commands. The result is that certain games are incompatible with these boards. The Japanese only releases of Space Harrier and Outrun are the only two that come to mind, and both have received second pressings that eliminate this bug and work in all machines equally.[2].

Models:

  • HST-0020/HST-0021: These two models were both translucent smoky grey, with “This is Cool” printed on the CD drive lid and the controllers. Approximately 30,000 units were produced. HST-0020 was not for sale and only given away as a prize in a contest. HST-0021 was released in Japan on 4 April 1998 retailing at ¥20,000.
  • HST-0022: This model was a promotional tie-in with ASCII's popular Derby Stallion horse racing simulation franchise; it came with stickers for the game. The console differs in the hue of its transparent case and also does not have the line “This is Cool” printed anywhere on it. Approximately 20,000 were produced for Japan. This model was released in Japan on 25 March 1999 retailing at ¥20,000. An unknown number of units were imported by Tectoy then modified, repackaged and sold in Brazil.
Box Name Distributor Date & Price Console Label Hardware Software Documentation Comments
Sega Saturn HST-0020 box.jpg
 Sega Saturn 1998 Special Campaign Original
セガサターン 		Sega N/A (≥ 1998)
Sega Saturn HST-0020.jpg
HST-0020
Saturn JP Box Top HST-0021.jpg
Saturn JP Box Back HST-0021.jpgSaturn JP Box Spine HST-0021.jpgSega Saturn HST-0021 box.jpgSaturn JP Box Spine2 HST-0021.jpg
Saturn JP Box Bottom HST-0021.jpg
 Sega Saturn
セガサターン 		Sega
Japan JP: ¥20,00020,000 (1998-04-04)
Sega Saturn HST-0020.jpg
HST-0021
Saturn JP Box Top HST-0022.jpg
Saturn JP Box Back HST-0022.jpgSaturn JP Box Left HST-0022.jpgSega Saturn HST-0022 box.jpgSaturn JP Box Right HST-0022.jpg
Saturn JP Box Bottom HST-0022.jpg
 Sega Saturn
セガサターン 		Sega
Japan JP: ¥20,00020,000 (1999-03-25)
Saturn JP HST-0022.jpg
HST-0022

Hi-Saturn

Sega licensed the rights to produce Saturns to some of their hardware partners. One was Hitachi, who provided the CPUs, disc drives and several other chips. The Hi-Saturn is yet another Saturn but with the Video CD Card included, and Hi-Saturn printed on the CD drive lid. It was sold at high-end department stores and was marketed as a multimedia player instead of just a video game console.

The start up screen is different as well. Instead of a bunch of pieces forming together, the word Hi-Saturn shoots out from the middle of the screen and then flips around 'till it's readable and then it flashes on screen like other Saturns do.

Models:

  • MMP-1: These models are based on the first major Saturn model, with oval buttons and Drive Access LED and is two toned charcoal gray with black as the bottom color.
  • MMP-11: This model is based on the second major Saturn model, with round buttons and is two toned charcoal gray with black as the bottom color.
  • MMP-1000NV: Known as the Game & Car Navi Hi-Saturn (ゲーム＆カーナビ ハイサターン), this model is much different from all other Saturn models, both in design and funcionality. It has a lower, more square profile and the system is completely flat on top and lacks the bulge of the CD drive. The system also had a LCD monitor and GPS receiver sold separately (with only Japanese regional software being available). 2000 units were produced by Hitachi each month, while the LCD screens had a run of 1000 per month.
Box Name Distributor Date & Price Console Label Hardware Software Documentation Comments
SS JP HiSaturnM1 Box Top.jpg
SS JP HiSaturnM1 Box Back.jpgSS JP HiSaturnM1 Box Left.jpgSega Saturn model MMP-1 box.jpgSS JP HiSaturnM1 Box Right.jpg
SS JP HiSaturnM1 Box Bottom.jpg
 Hi-Saturn
ハイサターン 		Hitachi
Japan JP: ¥64,80064,800 (1995-04-01)
Sega Saturn model MMP-1.jpg
MMP-1
SS JP HiSaturnVFR Box Top.JPG
SS JP HiSaturnM1 Box Back.jpgSS JP HiSaturnVFR Box Left.JPGSega Saturn model MMP-1-C box.jpgSS JP HiSaturnVFR Box Right.JPG
SS JP HiSaturnVFR Box Bottom.JPG
 Hi-Saturn 1,000,000th Campaign Box Including Virtua Fighter Remix
ハイサターン100万台！バーチャファイター リミックスゲームCD付 		Hitachi
Japan JP: ¥64,80064,800 (1995-06-16)
Sega Saturn model MMP-1.jpg
MMP-1
Sega Saturn model MMP-1000NV box.jpg
 Game & Car Navi Hi-Saturn
ゲーム＆カーナビ ハイサターン 		Hitachi
Japan JP: ¥150,000150,000 (1995-12-06)
Sega Saturn model MMP-1000NV.jpg
MMP-1000NV
SS JP HiSaturnM2 Box Top.JPG
SS JP HiSaturnM2 Box Back.JPGSS JP HiSaturnM2 Box Left.JPGSega Saturn model MMP-11 box.jpgSS JP HiSaturnM2 Box Right.JPG
SS JP HiSaturnM2 Box Bottom.JPG
 Hi-Saturn
ハイサターン 		Hitachi
Japan JP: (≥ 1996)
Sega Saturn model MMP-11.jpg
MMP-11
SS JP HiSaturnCN Box Top.JPG
SS JP HiSaturnCN Box Back.JPGSS JP HiSaturnCN Box Left.JPGHi-Saturn MMP-11 Christmas Nights Box Front.jpgSS JP HiSaturnCN Box Right.JPG
SS JP HiSaturnCN Box Bottom.JPG
 Hi-Saturn Christmas Nights Winter Limited Edition
ハイサターンクリスマスナイツ冬季限定版 		Hitachi
Japan JP: (≥ 1996)
Sega Saturn model MMP-11.jpg
MMP-11

JVC/Victor V-Saturn

JVC-Victor also produced their own version of the Saturn hardware called the V-Saturn. There are two versions of this system. The casing is similar to that of any standard Saturn, except for the front fascia which has a different mold and is matte instead of glossy. The colors are different and "V-Saturn" is printed on top of the machine.

The boot-up sequence on a V-Saturn has the polygons form a V-Saturn logo instead of the Sega Saturn logo.

Models:

  • RG-JX1: This model is based on the first major Saturn model, with Drive Access LED and oval buttons and is two toned blueish gray and dark gray as the bottom color.
  • RG-JX2: This model is based on the second major Saturn model, with round buttons and is two toned light gray with darker gray as bottom color.
Box Name Distributor Date & Price Console Label Hardware Software Documentation Comments
VSaturn JP Box Top RGJX1 L.jpg
VSaturn JP Box Back RGJX1 L.jpgVSaturn JP Box Left RGJX1 L.jpgSega Saturn model RG-JX1-L box.jpgVSaturn JP Box Right RGJX1 L.jpg
VSaturn JP Box Bottom RGJX1 L.jpg
 V-Saturn
Vサターン 		Victor
Japan JP: ¥44,80044,800 (1994-11-22)
Sega Saturn model RG-JX1 console.jpg
RG-JX1
VSaturn JP Box Back RGJX1 LC.jpgNospine-small.pngSega Saturn model RG-JX1-LC box.jpg
 V-Saturn 1,000,000th Campaign Box Including Virtua Fighter Remix
Vサターン100万台！バーチャファイター リミックスゲームCD付 		Victor
Japan JP: ¥34,80034,800 (1995-06-16)
Sega Saturn model RG-JX1 console.jpg
RG-JX1
SS JP VSaturnM1S Box Top.JPG
SS JP VSaturnM1S Box Back.JPGSS JP VSaturnM1S Box Left.JPGSega Saturn model RG-JX1-S box.jpgSS JP VSaturnM1S Box Right.JPG
SS JP VSaturnM1S Box Bottom.JPG
 V-Saturn
Vサターン 		Victor
Japan JP: (≥ 1995)
Sega Saturn model RG-JX1 console.jpg
RG-JX1
SS JP VSaturnM2 Box Top.JPG
SS JP VSaturnM2 Box Back.JPGSS JP VSaturnM2 Box Left.JPGSega Saturn model RG-JX2.jpgSS JP VSaturnM2 Box Right.JPG
SS JP VSaturnM2 Box Bottom.JPG
 V-Saturn
Vサターン 		Victor
Japan JP: (1996-06-07)
Sega Saturn model RG-JX2 console.jpg
RG-JX2
SS JP VSaturnM2CN Box Top.JPG
SS JP VSaturnM2CN Box Back.JPGSS JP VSaturnM2CN Box Left.JPGSega Saturn model RG-JX2-C.jpgSS JP VSaturnM2CN Box Right.JPG
SS JP VSaturnM2CN Box Bottom.JPG
 V-Saturn Christmas Nights Winter Limited Edition
Vサターンクリスマスナイツ冬季限定版 		Victor
Japan JP: (≥ 1996)
Sega Saturn model RG-JX2 console.jpg
RG-JX2
SS JP VSaturnM2Vatlva Box Top.JPG
SS JP VSaturnM2Vatlva Box Back.JPGSS JP VSaturnM2Vatlva Box Left.JPGSega Saturn model RG-JX2-B.jpgSS JP VSaturnM2Vatlva Box Right.JPG
SS JP VSaturnM2Vatlva Box Bottom.JPG
 V-Saturn Special Pack
Vサターンスペシャルパック 		Victor
Japan JP: (≥ 1996)
Sega Saturn model RG-JX2 console.jpg
RG-JX2S

References

  1. ↑ File:Saturn JP TVAdvert SaturnFromSaturn.mp4
  2. ↑ http://www.supergaijinultragamer.org/2012/03/skeleton-saturn-sega-gives-everyone-bones/


Sega Saturn
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