Sega Saturn

The Sega Saturn was first released in Japan in November 1994, followed by North American and European releases in 1995. It was developed to compete against Sony's PlayStation and the Nintendo 64. The Saturn had a strong lineup of games, particularly in the genre of 2D fighting and role-playing games. Notable titles included "Virtua Fighter," "Panzer Dragoon," and "Nights into Dreams." However, its game library was smaller compared to its competitors, partly due to its complex architecture. Despite its struggles in the market, the Saturn is remembered for its quality game library and its role in the transition from 2D to 3D gaming. It has a cult following among retro gaming enthusiasts and is credited with influencing several aspects of modern gaming, including controller design and game genres.

The Saturn was known for its complex architecture, which included two Hitachi SH2 CPUs and eight other processors, making it challenging for game developers to fully utilize its capabilities. It was designed primarily for 2D graphics but was later adapted to support 3D.

The Saturn initially had successful launches, particularly in Japan. However, it struggled in the North American market. Factors such as its high price, early launch, and difficulty to develop for hindered its success against the more dominant PlayStation. Sega discontinued the Saturn in 1998 in North America and 2000 in Japan, shifting its focus to the development of the Sega Dreamcast. The Saturn's legacy lives on as a symbol of the challenges of transitioning to new technology in the gaming industry and as a beloved platform among collectors and fans of retro gaming.

Game List

  • A+M+O+K

  • Black Fire

  • Center Ring Boxing

  • Cyber Speedway

  • Die Hard Trilogy

  • Galatic Attack

  • Independence Day

  • Madden 98

  • Merch Warrior 2

  • Mortal Kombat II

  • MYST

  • Need For Speed

  • SEGA Sports Daytona USA

 

  • SEGA Sports Daytona USA Championship Circut Edition

  • SEGA Sports NHL, All Star Hockey

  • The Horde

  • Tomb Raider

  • Virtua Cop

  • Virtua Racing

  • Virtus Fighters 2

  • World Series Baseball

 

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