Your timing is impeccable. I literally JUST got my V-Saturn in the mail today. The seller sent me a game go test the console with, and all I could think of was what a shame it was that I would have to gut the optical drive and store it somewhere safe, even though I knew it was perfectly functioning. Thank you so much for this.
SD Loading while retaining the original GC drive is already a thing. It's called the SD2SP2. Requires a hacked game save + a retail disk such as Wind Waker or a Modchip + Swiss burned to a minidvd.
There's a lot of underappreciated well aged stuff on the Saturn. Unfortunately, almost all of them got stuck in Japan because Sega replaced their US guy with someone who didn't think the US would like arcade style games or JRPGs and thought polygons were better than pixels despite the system being really good for pixels. thankfully some of them have enough fan followers to create English translation patches.
Great Video! I went with the Satiator because at the time it was the only ODE that offered to keep the CD-ROM Drive. It's great to see other ODE's offering this support with the help of the modding community.
@@MachoNachoProductions I also have a Satiator with a 64GB SD card and have it running a different menu system called Rings. It's AMAZING! The menu system is cool and lets it show artwork when you highlight a game, though it's very low resolution. Updating the firmware is easy which is nice.
@@MachoNachoProductions I really like.. it works on both 20/21 Pin Saturn's and its plug and play. The only down side is if you need to use the VCD Card you have to take it out.
I think another con is how recessed the switch ended up being (though I'm not familiar with the saturn at all, maybe when Will made his it was more flush with the outside and easier to access), I think some way to make sure the switch was easily accessible would be good too. Overall though, a really cool mod! Glad to see ODEs that don't remove the original drives coming out
That’s true, it is quite recessed. I suppose since folks wont be switching it too many times I think it’s okay to be sorta hidden. What would have been really cool is if it auto detected a disc and then played the cd.
I’ve been using the Satiator personally, which has been great for me in spite of some weirdness with the firmware at times. It’s good that more mods are starting to come out that allow you to choose between original discs and the SD card.
@@MachoNachoProductions I like it quite a bit! The default menu is pretty plain though there is a custom one called Rings which is more customizable. I’ve had problems loading games from Rings however so I went back to the default. Load times are very good as expected from an ODE, and the install is as simple as it gets- plug and play. One thing to keep in mind though is that the Saturn’s clock battery has to be functional for the Satiator to boot properly.
Yes! Glad some others know about the Satiator, it goes unnoticed a lot! here is the video of where it all began with the original project ua-cam.com/video/jOyfZex7B3E/v-deo.html
I have the Satiator and Rhea too. I have to admit the Satiator is amazing and so easy to use. The Fenrir is a great and ambitious device with wifi loading games ( in the future), and less expensive than the Satiator. The plug and play feature of the Satiator is untouchable from other ODE devices but for now they he action replay feature can’t be used ( at least the cheat feature)
This is an incredibly effective mod with a low barrier to entry. I agree with you that I can't wait to see all my favorite older consoles get similar mods. Thanks for another phenomenal video!
Im fairly certain I have the same revision of the 20 pin models. The reason why the sd card pcb isnt locking into place is that it locks down below the expansion card port, but this revision has a separate daughterboard for it which i guess makes the fit a bit tighter. To mitigate this I removed the RF shield and removed the daughterboard then put the SD card pcb into place and added back the exp port board above the sd card pcb to successfully lock it in place. Then just added the rf shield back etc.
@@MachoNachoProductions It is, it has its quirks too, if you want to use an AR cart you need to flash but the Satiator itself provides you with the tools to do it. You can back it up and flash it, also you can restore the old image at any time if you want to.
Another, sure-fire, way to check if you need a 20 or 21 pin board is to look at the green block that powers the Fenrir (and original disc drive) 4-wire = 20 Pin, 5-wire =21 pin.
I hate mutilating drives when the SD can be placed in other spots without cutting or ruining the shell. This is GREAT to hear. The more Saturn's and other optical systems out there with original drives are awesome. Even if the laser is bad, it leaves it for replacing or repairing. We need this for the Dreamcast. Great work!
Another great video. Price of both the Fenrir and Saturn Switcher is entering into Satiator territory. Both are great options. I have the Satiator and it's nice as a plug and play solution. I can easily transport that to any Saturn I wanted, so that's a bonus. Rings on Satiator does make everything look nice with the game cover downloads. Just waiting on the inevitable firmware update to make a super select few games become compatible.
Tito: Retro console this year are taking over especially when finding out how to install a brand new upgrade/modify chip to have better improvement, I always appreciate it for today video and hits to make our console with a good quality improvement. Thank you Tito!!!
I was looking for a fix on my broken Power Switch button and got an awesome solution for when I get to install a Fenrir on mine. I was even thinking about getting another one just to have a CD readable one. I don't think "The SEGA Saturn Switcher Mod" title gives it justice, for how awesome this is. I might have seen this before and thought that it was about a Region Switch mod or to make it read burned CDs.
I did essentially this with my Wii years ago, still have it... I installed a Wasabi mod chip to my launch Wii and then later soft modded it... Came in very handy with certain discs that had issues being read from hard drive, like Guitar Hero Games and some GameCube games...
The Satiator by Professor Abrasive does this without modding the console at all. It’s plug and play with the video card port. You just need to set up the SD card and you’re ready to go.
It can be a little confusing to set up the first time, but there’s a discord for this where the creator frequently posts. There’s also custom menu software for it that makes it extremely nice to use. I highly recommend using it with an Action Replay cartridge, this lets you boot back to the main menu using button combos on the controller.
This is why I appreciate the PSIO so much for PS1 as I have a substantial PS1 collection. My Saturn just has a Fenrir since I won't be collecting for it due to price and lack of nostalgia. It's still great this is an option for those who have physical Saturn collections though.
I was looking at this option but ordered a Satiator in case I need to swap between my two Saturns. The plug and play ease makes more sense in my particular case
As the man who helped get the whole ODE for consoles going via the infamous Dreamcast GDROM EMU project I approve this. I am the one who put the call out for a Dreamcast ODE several years back and people answered. Since then it has moved on to PS1, Saturn, and other disc based consoles. I would love to see this addition be made to work with those other consoles. Keep the GDROM in the Dreamcast with an ODE. Keep the CD reader in a PS1. So forth.
I love your videos and all these mods are really cool and a few I plan on installing in the future. I will say one thing since I've bought my MiSTer is that it is so accurate and it is now slowly replacing all my oldest hardware aside from a few I am keeping for nostalgia.
I have 0 memories from a real Saturn, the only memories are from games advertised and reviewed on old magazines... is a cool mod anyway and a great video as always.
Like many have already said, just use a Satiator instead, it does exactly that, both SD and CD at the same time, without having to use a screwdriver at all and open your Saturn.
Great video, and nice to see this solution. I personally opted for having multiple saturns, some with fenrir and some without. It worked out since I have multiple TV setups. But I know most people probably just want one
Excellent content per usual, Tito. However, I did want to mention that while this is a new feature for the Fenrir’s original implementation - the Satiator has offered this feature since it’s earliest production, as one of it’s strongest selling points. While this is a new concept to that of a traditional ODE - the Satiator is in fact the first product to offer such functionality, with no modding necessary nonetheless. So, technically, this is not the first to market. anyways, keep up the excellent work !
Yet another awesome video Tito! Such a simple mod with no cut AND you get to keep the cd drive functionality makes this a no brainier for me. Only problem I have is that my Saturn is not the 20 pin variant so I’ll have to wait for a compatible version to be done. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work 👍
This is fantastic! The only drawback is the switch itself, but let's hope that the creator adds a 3d printed expansion bay cover with a regular thumb switch so we can switch more easily.
I hope something like that comes to the ps1. As it is a massivly sold console, you still get "new" laser units farly easy and cheap, so I don't see it to switch out a laser forever and only rely on ISO games, as I got a huge game disc collection.
This is a really cool mod given that the finrer is really hard to get right now I won't be doing it anytime soon but when I do I'm definitely doing this mod because my CD drive works.
I got the mode one. Works as should. No extra soldering required. Just follow the instructions take out disk drive and stick mode inside. There are more stuff you can do that require soldering. Isn't needed thou.
While I do think the more options the better, in Saturn satiator is the way to go. It's expensive, but you don't have to solder and it's portable. This was needed though as ODE, leaving the olders obsolete and I look forward for a Dreamcast counterpart.
I remember the old racket boy chips and I was finally able to get a phantom chip off ebay, can't wait to get a fenrir next as my laser is kinda dying(freezing on read sometimes and spin down on AR card) definitly replacing my laser. Don't use the swap disc trick unless you plan on replacing the laser every year
wow this mod is nice I want that because I don't want to sell my original Saturn Games, when I put out my disc drive. With this mod I can play my originals and the SD Games very nice
I would love to see this option for the GameCube if it isn't already out there. I've been keeping an eye on prices of the sdloader for the GameCube for months now ever since I realized how easy to newer ones are to install. Maybe I'll still get one in the meantime. Because I think the disc drive in my system might be going out anyways :/
Thanks for this content. You will bring new life to my Sega Saturn collection… SB: other than these links do you have another place to get these mod parts…
This solves my biggest complaint with sd game mods. I have no issue with mods, but I'm not ripping out a cd to install them. That's like if a ever drive required you to solder it to the gameboy cart reader pins making it unremoveable not allowing original carts.
I think the Satiator is a better option, you just insert the card in the back port with the SD card and it works, without having to modify the hardware of the console itself.
Have been holding out on GC Loader till there is a similar option for GameCube! Absolutely love all your content. One small piece of feedback is I always find myself thinking Features Overview should come before Kit Parts and Installation so someone knows what the feature set is before deciding if they care enough to watch how to install. And that way by the time you got to Pros in Pros and Cons it wouldn't feel like a restatement of the features that were just listed but rather a review after install. Just my thoughts! In any case love your videos as-is regardless
I do the soft mod on my Saturn with the action replay cart. I have a model 2 Saturn so this wouldn't work on mine anyways but it's cool to see none the less
@@MachoNachoProductions Nacho Nachito Dios te cuide te bendiga para que sigas haciendo muchos vídeos y creaciones vivan los videojuegos 😃 bendiciones de un amigo mexicano Bro
Sweet mod again tito i hope these switchable versions of odes continue to pop up. Always great to have a choice. Just curious if you model of saturn i more prevalently found in the states?
That’s a great question! I’m not 100% sure if my model was more prevalent in the US but it’s definitely different than the one Will used which is PAL. The location of the ribbon connector is different as well as the rf shielding. I feel like Sega liked making a ton of revisions of their consoles 😅
Ooh are there any ODEs that don't replace the CD drive for other systems yet? Now I'm glad I haven't attempted a ODE replacement yet on any of my consoles.
Yeah very cool. I have the Terraonion MODE, so this is not an option for me. However I have a 2nd Saturn with a CD drive so I still have the option of both worlds if I'm nostalgic for using discs. But this is a cool setup and option for those with a single console.
Grab a Satiator. Well Worth the price. Keep your disc drive. Plug and play , installed in about 5 seconds. And works on all Saturns. This was a great video though.
Is the expansion bay placement simple just to keep the SD/switch pcb in a neat out of the way place? Maybe a better idea is to make a replacement door which as that pcb integrated. The switch and sd slot could be external and easy to access and it won't take up the slot.
Considering how similar ODE mods generally replace the disk drive, seeing one that allows you to keep it seems a lot more practical, especially if you have a stack of rare game disks in your retro collection.
Honestly, if there was a way which an ODE could be used to dump the CD contents to a ROM file, that would increase the value of having an ODE of that sorts by tenfold. I've been considering buying a Sega Saturn and Dreamcast lately, and I'd ideally want something that will work with the original drives.
Despite not owning any physical Saturn games anymore, if they ever make a 21 pin version of this mod, I'll probably pick one up and install it. I kept my CD drive for my Saturn, and having everything looking stock would be cool, plus if I ever sold my Saturn, I'm sure whoever bought it from me would appreciate it.
We need one for the PS1!! I got mine sitting in the closet with a small collection of games. I want to mod it but I don’t want to get rid of the disk drive 😩
I'm late on that mod. It is now discontinued :( Which left only Satiator to preserve a working Saturn and its CD reader from intrusive changes. Thanks anyway for sharing - I ( hum we all ! ) really appreciate your work.
I would love to have such a thing for the GCLoader in my gamecube or for the DC Emu for the dreamcast. I have plenty of original game discs but i had to remove my drive so i can also not use all of them every time i want to play anything But it would certainly be awesome to put a disc every once in a while.
Your timing is impeccable. I literally JUST got my V-Saturn in the mail today. The seller sent me a game go test the console with, and all I could think of was what a shame it was that I would have to gut the optical drive and store it somewhere safe, even though I knew it was perfectly functioning. Thank you so much for this.
Nice! So jealous. I’ve been eyeing a V Saturn or a Hi Saturn!
These new mods are game changing. SD loading while retaining the original drive is amazing. Can’t wait for someone to design one for GameCube.
Yes! These mods are always getting better!
Saaammee Heerrreee Bud.
SD Loading while retaining the original GC drive is already a thing. It's called the SD2SP2. Requires a hacked game save + a retail disk such as Wind Waker or a Modchip + Swiss burned to a minidvd.
@@0.Kenshin I own an Action Replay and an SD Gekko. Softmodding is great. But it would be nice to flip a switch and load.
@@stephenshelottiii3272 That's possible with replacement IPL chips, lookup the HyperBoot that was released in 2019. It can direct boot to SD Gekko.
Dude, your production is S-tier. I was never a Saturn guy, but your content is so good its unmissable anyway.
Thank you so much 🙏☺️
For real! I love the production quality of his content
There's a lot of underappreciated well aged stuff on the Saturn. Unfortunately, almost all of them got stuck in Japan because Sega replaced their US guy with someone who didn't think the US would like arcade style games or JRPGs and thought polygons were better than pixels despite the system being really good for pixels. thankfully some of them have enough fan followers to create English translation patches.
Great Video! I went with the Satiator because at the time it was the only ODE that offered to keep the CD-ROM Drive. It's great to see other ODE's offering this support with the help of the modding community.
I’ve been meaning to look at the satiator! How do you like it?
@@MachoNachoProductions I also have a Satiator with a 64GB SD card and have it running a different menu system called Rings. It's AMAZING! The menu system is cool and lets it show artwork when you highlight a game, though it's very low resolution. Updating the firmware is easy which is nice.
@@MachoNachoProductions I really like.. it works on both 20/21 Pin Saturn's and its plug and play. The only down side is if you need to use the VCD Card you have to take it out.
I think another con is how recessed the switch ended up being (though I'm not familiar with the saturn at all, maybe when Will made his it was more flush with the outside and easier to access), I think some way to make sure the switch was easily accessible would be good too. Overall though, a really cool mod! Glad to see ODEs that don't remove the original drives coming out
That’s true, it is quite recessed. I suppose since folks wont be switching it too many times I think it’s okay to be sorta hidden. What would have been really cool is if it auto detected a disc and then played the cd.
I’ve been using the Satiator personally, which has been great for me in spite of some weirdness with the firmware at times. It’s good that more mods are starting to come out that allow you to choose between original discs and the SD card.
I definitely would love to check out the satiator. How do you like it?
@@MachoNachoProductions I like it quite a bit! The default menu is pretty plain though there is a custom one called Rings which is more customizable. I’ve had problems loading games from Rings however so I went back to the default. Load times are very good as expected from an ODE, and the install is as simple as it gets- plug and play. One thing to keep in mind though is that the Saturn’s clock battery has to be functional for the Satiator to boot properly.
@@MachoNachoProductions i think we would all like to see your take / review on the Satiator. BTW great videos as always!
@@ShoalFox this has been my experience as well. It's a no-mod solution and that's the best solution IMHO.
@@MachoNachoProductions LOVE mine it renders stuff like this completely unnecessary.
The SATIATOR already allows you to do this. That ODE just fits into the VCD card slot in the back, no other modifications to the console are needed.
Nice! I definitely need to check that out!
@@MachoNachoProductions I can provide you some footage of the SATIATOR in action if you need it.
Yes! Glad some others know about the Satiator, it goes unnoticed a lot! here is the video of where it all began with the original project ua-cam.com/video/jOyfZex7B3E/v-deo.html
it's nice but it's already almost $300
I have the Satiator and Rhea too. I have to admit the Satiator is amazing and so easy to use. The Fenrir is a great and ambitious device with wifi loading games ( in the future), and less expensive than the Satiator.
The plug and play feature of the Satiator is untouchable from other ODE devices but for now they he action replay feature can’t be used ( at least the cheat feature)
Let me say it, your videos are ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!
Thank you 🙏☺️
This is an incredibly effective mod with a low barrier to entry. I agree with you that I can't wait to see all my favorite older consoles get similar mods. Thanks for another phenomenal video!
Thank you Nathan 🙏 I couldn’t agree more! Can’t wait to see more mods like this 👋
Im fairly certain I have the same revision of the 20 pin models. The reason why the sd card pcb isnt locking into place is that it locks down below the expansion card port, but this revision has a separate daughterboard for it which i guess makes the fit a bit tighter. To mitigate this I removed the RF shield and removed the daughterboard then put the SD card pcb into place and added back the exp port board above the sd card pcb to successfully lock it in place. Then just added the rf shield back etc.
Awesome! Thanks for the heads up! I’ll definitely look into doing that 👍
Satiator still has my vote but this is awesome nonetheless, it gives people who already have this mod a chance to have their cake and eat it too.
I definitely want to check out the satiator. Seems like a very interesting kit
@@MachoNachoProductions It is, it has its quirks too, if you want to use an AR cart you need to flash but the Satiator itself provides you with the tools to do it. You can back it up and flash it, also you can restore the old image at any time if you want to.
Another, sure-fire, way to check if you need a 20 or 21 pin board is to look at the green block that powers the Fenrir (and original disc drive) 4-wire = 20 Pin, 5-wire =21 pin.
Being a Sega kid growing up, it's always nice to see a Sega console getting some love!
I love it. Only tall upgrade I can think of outside of some adjustments to the trays is a switch that makes toggling between the two easier.
I love all of these ODE mods coming out. It's definitely going to be the go to mod for a lot of people. Great work as always Tito
I hate mutilating drives when the SD can be placed in other spots without cutting or ruining the shell. This is GREAT to hear. The more Saturn's and other optical systems out there with original drives are awesome. Even if the laser is bad, it leaves it for replacing or repairing. We need this for the Dreamcast. Great work!
I hadn't heard of a Sega Saturn until recently. This mod is pretty cool! I love watching you mod things with your flawless soldering skills.
I just installed the Fenrir this last month, this is a great idea that hopefully comes back in stock soon!
Definitely Wills console mods on Twitter to stay up to date on availability 👍
watching this while im waiting for my DMG shell to dry after a cleaning, hoping you do more DMG stuff, love your quality in your videos.
Another great video. Price of both the Fenrir and Saturn Switcher is entering into Satiator territory. Both are great options. I have the Satiator and it's nice as a plug and play solution. I can easily transport that to any Saturn I wanted, so that's a bonus. Rings on Satiator does make everything look nice with the game cover downloads. Just waiting on the inevitable firmware update to make a super select few games become compatible.
That sounds super cool! I definitely have to check out the Satiator! Sounds like an amazing option
Tito:
Retro console this year are taking over especially when finding out how to install a brand new upgrade/modify chip to have better improvement, I always appreciate it for today video and hits to make our console with a good quality improvement. Thank you Tito!!!
Thank you Andy 🙏😁
@@MachoNachoProductions Thank You for this video and teaching us how to custom made our console 😇🙏🏼
Been holding off on a Fenrir just for the very reason this mod negates. And I saw it here first! Thanks, Tito! Top notch production, as always.
Thank you Slamgod! So glad you enjoyed the video buddy! Cheers!
Can’t wait for the PS2 and PS3 versions of this.
Fantastic video! I really like this trend of keeping the hardware OG but also with SD.
Me too Kill-9! It’s awesome and hope we see more
Seems simple and elegant. My kind of mod.
It’s definitely both! I love it 👍. Cheers!
I was looking for a fix on my broken Power Switch button and got an awesome solution for when I get to install a Fenrir on mine. I was even thinking about getting another one just to have a CD readable one.
I don't think "The SEGA Saturn Switcher Mod" title gives it justice, for how awesome this is. I might have seen this before and thought that it was about a Region Switch mod or to make it read burned CDs.
Its a Shame That This Product in Now Discontinued. I Would Love to Have One.
My GOD Tito. This is the EXACT solution I was looking for my Saturn!!!
I did essentially this with my Wii years ago, still have it... I installed a Wasabi mod chip to my launch Wii and then later soft modded it... Came in very handy with certain discs that had issues being read from hard drive, like Guitar Hero Games and some GameCube games...
Nice!
The Satiator by Professor Abrasive does this without modding the console at all. It’s plug and play with the video card port. You just need to set up the SD card and you’re ready to go.
Man, I really need to check out the Satiator! It sounds awesome!
It can be a little confusing to set up the first time, but there’s a discord for this where the creator frequently posts. There’s also custom menu software for it that makes it extremely nice to use. I highly recommend using it with an Action Replay cartridge, this lets you boot back to the main menu using button combos on the controller.
Thanks for the simple installation video. I think this going to be my next purchase :)
You’re most welcome ☺️
A wonderful trend indeed. Loving your production quality in your videos.
This is why I appreciate the PSIO so much for PS1 as I have a substantial PS1 collection. My Saturn just has a Fenrir since I won't be collecting for it due to price and lack of nostalgia. It's still great this is an option for those who have physical Saturn collections though.
I was looking at this option but ordered a Satiator in case I need to swap between my two Saturns. The plug and play ease makes more sense in my particular case
Satiator sounds like a fantastic option! I need to check it out 😁
As the man who helped get the whole ODE for consoles going via the infamous Dreamcast GDROM EMU project I approve this.
I am the one who put the call out for a Dreamcast ODE several years back and people answered. Since then it has moved on to PS1, Saturn, and other disc based consoles.
I would love to see this addition be made to work with those other consoles. Keep the GDROM in the Dreamcast with an ODE. Keep the CD reader in a PS1. So forth.
Hopefully we see this trend continue to other consoles 🙏😁
Lmao you really see yourself as responsible for starting the ODE project.
I love your videos and all these mods are really cool and a few I plan on installing in the future.
I will say one thing since I've bought my MiSTer is that it is so accurate and it is now slowly replacing all my oldest hardware aside from a few I am keeping for nostalgia.
Mister is great! I really hope we see PlayStation and Saturn come to it soon
@@MachoNachoProductions The PSX core has come a long way.
Brilliant video I hope there's something similar for the Xbox 360.
I have 0 memories from a real Saturn, the only memories are from games advertised and reviewed on old magazines... is a cool mod anyway and a great video as always.
Like many have already said, just use a Satiator instead, it does exactly that, both SD and CD at the same time, without having to use a screwdriver at all and open your Saturn.
Great video, and nice to see this solution. I personally opted for having multiple saturns, some with fenrir and some without. It worked out since I have multiple TV setups. But I know most people probably just want one
It's a shame this was canceled completely; an amazing idea, I knew I should have bought one when it came out 😅
Excellent content per usual, Tito. However, I did want to mention that while this is a new feature for the Fenrir’s original implementation - the Satiator has offered this feature since it’s earliest production, as one of it’s strongest selling points. While this is a new concept to that of a traditional ODE - the Satiator is in fact the first product to offer such functionality, with no modding necessary nonetheless. So, technically, this is not the first to market.
anyways, keep up the excellent work !
"If you wanted to play your Saturn cd games and also have the convenience of an ode, there wasn't an option until now."
Satiator: Am I a joke to you?
Hope they make a saturn model 2 kit too. And PS1 kit will be a dream too 😁
Fingers crossed that this is a new trend and we see more kit like this 😁
I have a Saturn in need for mods this will convince me to mod it.
Yet another awesome video Tito! Such a simple mod with no cut AND you get to keep the cd drive functionality makes this a no brainier for me. Only problem I have is that my Saturn is not the 20 pin variant so I’ll have to wait for a compatible version to be done.
Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work 👍
This is fantastic! The only drawback is the switch itself, but let's hope that the creator adds a 3d printed expansion bay cover with a regular thumb switch so we can switch more easily.
I’m late to the show but this mod makes things so much better
I hope something like that comes to the ps1. As it is a massivly sold console, you still get "new" laser units farly easy and cheap, so I don't see it to switch out a laser forever and only rely on ISO games, as I got a huge game disc collection.
For some reason it seems to have been completely discontinued. I really hope to see it or an alternative become available again soon.
This is a really cool mod given that the finrer is really hard to get right now I won't be doing it anytime soon but when I do I'm definitely doing this mod because my CD drive works.
Another brilliant video Tito, your content never fails to impress!
Yesss, Hope this stuff comes to Dreamcast/PSOne/PS2.
I got the mode one.
Works as should. No extra soldering required. Just follow the instructions take out disk drive and stick mode inside. There are more stuff you can do that require soldering. Isn't needed thou.
While I do think the more options the better, in Saturn satiator is the way to go. It's expensive, but you don't have to solder and it's portable. This was needed though as ODE, leaving the olders obsolete and I look forward for a Dreamcast counterpart.
This stuff was in stock...and then this video dropped..
I think Will will be doing another run soon. Definitely follow him on Twitter
This is an awesome installation guide and review of this mod. I wish it was more compatible tho
Man, I have a Rhea ODE. Would be great to use it with the Switcher.
I wonder if it would be compatible. Would be cool if it is!
@@MachoNachoProductions You know what? I'm gonna take a risk and try it!
I remember the old racket boy chips and I was finally able to get a phantom chip off ebay, can't wait to get a fenrir next as my laser is kinda dying(freezing on read sometimes and spin down on AR card) definitly replacing my laser. Don't use the swap disc trick unless you plan on replacing the laser every year
scan the space with your phones (lidar) export the data to fusion 360 and make a nice enclosure for this cool mod.
this is a must have for me inn every console
wow this mod is nice I want that because I don't want to sell my original Saturn Games, when I put out my disc drive. With this mod I can play my originals and the SD Games very nice
I would love to see this option for the GameCube if it isn't already out there. I've been keeping an eye on prices of the sdloader for the GameCube for months now ever since I realized how easy to newer ones are to install. Maybe I'll still get one in the meantime. Because I think the disc drive in my system might be going out anyways :/
Iv wanted this for years now.
That’s a Macho solution! I got a model 1 Saturn in the cut ready
I'd love something like this for the gamecube.
Me too!
Thanks for this content. You will bring new life to my Sega Saturn collection… SB: other than these links do you have another place to get these mod parts…
This solves my biggest complaint with sd game mods. I have no issue with mods, but I'm not ripping out a cd to install them. That's like if a ever drive required you to solder it to the gameboy cart reader pins making it unremoveable not allowing original carts.
I think the Satiator is a better option, you just insert the card in the back port with the SD card and it works, without having to modify the hardware of the console itself.
There is also the Satiator as well, which requires essentially no modding.
I definitely need to check that out
All thanks to the powerful Furrtek.
What a man.
This could be an interesting little kit.
Would be more interesting if this kit had the ability to dump your original saturn titles to the SD card.
That would be sweet!
Have been holding out on GC Loader till there is a similar option for GameCube!
Absolutely love all your content. One small piece of feedback is I always find myself thinking Features Overview should come before Kit Parts and Installation so someone knows what the feature set is before deciding if they care enough to watch how to install. And that way by the time you got to Pros in Pros and Cons it wouldn't feel like a restatement of the features that were just listed but rather a review after install. Just my thoughts! In any case love your videos as-is regardless
I do the soft mod on my Saturn with the action replay cart. I have a model 2 Saturn so this wouldn't work on mine anyways but it's cool to see none the less
ODE's are so cool...
Completely agree!
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This is so cool, but I don't feel comfortable enough to solder something. Love the fact that you can have both options.
Ced’s Fenrir website allows you to type in the Saturn serial number to know if it’s 20 or 21 pins - no need to open it up.
Oh that’s incredible! Thank you for the heads up!
Sweet mod again tito i hope these switchable versions of odes continue to pop up. Always great to have a choice. Just curious if you model of saturn i more prevalently found in the states?
That’s a great question! I’m not 100% sure if my model was more prevalent in the US but it’s definitely different than the one Will used which is PAL. The location of the ribbon connector is different as well as the rf shielding. I feel like Sega liked making a ton of revisions of their consoles 😅
It's a nice mod, but the lack of 21 pin compatibility, and the super easy of the use of the Satiator make the Satiator a better choice.
Ooh are there any ODEs that don't replace the CD drive for other systems yet?
Now I'm glad I haven't attempted a ODE replacement yet on any of my consoles.
Yep, this one and the neo Geo cd sd loader are the only ones I know of that offer ode and cd functionality
Yeah very cool. I have the Terraonion MODE, so this is not an option for me. However I have a 2nd Saturn with a CD drive so I still have the option of both worlds if I'm nostalgic for using discs. But this is a cool setup and option for those with a single console.
Grab a Satiator. Well Worth the price. Keep your disc drive. Plug and play , installed in about 5 seconds. And works on all Saturns.
This was a great video though.
Is the expansion bay placement simple just to keep the SD/switch pcb in a neat out of the way place? Maybe a better idea is to make a replacement door which as that pcb integrated. The switch and sd slot could be external and easy to access and it won't take up the slot.
I'm amazed at how fluid your animations are. Are you doing these animations yourself? Or do you outsource them to someone?
Thank you! I do then myself
I missed the boat on this one. Last year I picked up a Satiator and a Rad2X. It's fantastic, but it did cost a butt load compared to this.
This seems ridiculous considering the Satiator exists. They both swallow up the VCD card slot, WHICH I NEED FOR VCDs.
Considering how similar ODE mods generally replace the disk drive, seeing one that allows you to keep it seems a lot more practical, especially if you have a stack of rare game disks in your retro collection.
Completely agree! I hope we see more kits like this
Oh this looks awesome.
Any mod that keeps me from storing parts is a mod for me.
Honestly, if there was a way which an ODE could be used to dump the CD contents to a ROM file, that would increase the value of having an ODE of that sorts by tenfold.
I've been considering buying a Sega Saturn and Dreamcast lately, and I'd ideally want something that will work with the original drives.
I hope the Dreamcast gets a similar mod! It’s one of my favorite retro consoles
Always your video great my friend good job
I wanna buy sega and make this mod 😋
Despite not owning any physical Saturn games anymore, if they ever make a 21 pin version of this mod, I'll probably pick one up and install it. I kept my CD drive for my Saturn, and having everything looking stock would be cool, plus if I ever sold my Saturn, I'm sure whoever bought it from me would appreciate it.
Nice! I totally agree with keeping things looking stock and retaining the original functionality. These are the best type of mods
Satatior just plug it in the back get an SD Card with the firmware, load it up and smooth sailing with no mods.
We need one for the PS1!! I got mine sitting in the closet with a small collection of games. I want to mod it but I don’t want to get rid of the disk drive 😩
Would be great if we start to see this come too other consoles. Would love to see this for the ps1!
20 years "dead", and the Saturn only grows more awesome... through mods!
(PS4, take note!)
Saitator does the same thing and it's plug in and done. Unless the Fenrir does something magical I don't know about.
Options are good though.
My dream is a plug in solution like the satiator that also does everything the expansion bay does, like mpeg video
I'm late on that mod. It is now discontinued :(
Which left only Satiator to preserve a working Saturn and its CD reader from intrusive changes.
Thanks anyway for sharing - I ( hum we all ! ) really appreciate your work.
I would love to have such a thing for the GCLoader in my gamecube or for the DC Emu for the dreamcast. I have plenty of original game discs but i had to remove my drive so i can also not use all of them every time i want to play anything But it would certainly be awesome to put a disc every once in a while.
Awesome video, but I hope they come up with a Everdrive considering the Sega Saturn has a cartridge port.