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darkrecollections - Nov 6, 2003
  darkrecollections Nov 6, 2003
Ok, so everyone and their mother is asking these questions, and since I didn't see my query answered in a previous post, I thought "why not" and decided to ask for help from the pros, so here goes...

I have 2 Saturns, one the 64 pin/round button and the old school oval button one. I tried modding the 64 pin to no avail, and I tried about every permutation of solder bridges and possible connection schemes and to no avail. So my questions are as follows:

1-how can I tell what bridges to solder? How do I know if I need the 14 or 19 bridges? Is there a reliable way to tell? I have the usual MK-8000A models, do I need to crack it open to see? And if so, where should I look?

2-Why are the oval buttoned ones considered "better", is it solely due to the swap method being easier with the access light? Like many of you, I am worried about doing the swap method as I don't want to scuff up my originals, especially as the only ones I have are rare ones like Shining Force 3, Dragon Force, Guardian Heroes, Albert Odyssey etc. And since 20 pin mod chips are IMPOSSIBLE to find, is there something I am missing?

I thank you in advance for any insight that I might glean. I know there is already a substantive body of info contained in the posts already, but alas I am still confused about these points. Thanks!

 mal Nov 6, 2003

  
	
	

		
		

			Originally posted by darkrecollections@Nov 6, 2003 @ 05:56 PM



1-how can I tell what bridges to solder? How do I know if I need the 14 or 19 bridges? Is there a reliable way to tell? I have the usual MK-8000A models, do I need to crack it open to see? And if so, where should I look?


Try 0014.

If that doesn't work try 0019.

If that doesn't work it sounds like you've got a mod that won't work with a 64 pin Saturn. *shrug*


  
	
	

		
		

			2-Why are the oval buttoned ones considered "better", is it solely due to the swap method being easier with the access light? Like many of you, I am worried about doing the swap method as I don't want to scuff up my originals, especially as the only ones I have are rare ones like Shining Force 3, Dragon Force, Guardian Heroes, Albert Odyssey etc. And since 20 pin mod chips are IMPOSSIBLE to find, is there something I am missing?


Yep, I believe that it is easier to swap on a model 1 Saturn regardless of the access light. IIRC the timing of it is a little more forgiving.

If you're worried about scuffing an original when yuo do the swap trick, buy a copy of Revolution X or something similar for $5 and use that.

 Shakey Jake33 Nov 6, 2003

  
	
	

		
		

			Originally posted by darkrecollections@Nov 6, 2003 @ 02:56 PM



 2-Why are the oval buttoned ones considered "better", is it solely due to the swap method being easier with the access light? Like many of you, I am worried about doing the swap method as I don't want to scuff up my originals, especially as the only ones I have are rare ones like Shining Force 3, Dragon Force, Guardian Heroes, Albert Odyssey etc. And since 20 pin mod chips are IMPOSSIBLE to find, is there something I am missing?


Nah it's just cause the consoles are better looking than the later ones. which the shiny bit at the front and stuff

Plus there's the access light... and the fact that it's easier to disc-swap...

But realistically, the model 2 ones are better, being more compatible with mod chips...

 Darklegion Nov 11, 2003
Haha,i've got the best of both worlds....21 pin and a model 1.Doesn't have a mod though as I don't have the money or need to get one considering how easy the swap trick is.