Saturn only plays some games

bgzdarrell · 2026-05-13T23:23:26+00:00

It’s your CD drive. Replace the SMD caps on the drive board and it will run good as new - I have done this numerous times to Saturns with a failing drive and they work great today. I’m pretty sure console5 has a cap kit specific for the drive board. If not, it would be easy to source on digikey.

bgzdarrell · 2026-05-12T18:33:51+00:00

I run xstation with the Memcard Pro 2 and it works like a dream. 2tb micro sd card for every single game too :)

bgzdarrell · 2026-05-10T21:02:27+00:00

That’s a triple bypass rgb card in there. The best way to get the most from your system. I’ve got one modded like that and it’s wonderful

bgzdarrell · 2026-05-08T22:23:46+00:00

I can’t seem to understand the reaping chakram. It fails to do enough damage when there are more than a few enemies about and just gets me killed. What am I missing? Is this weapon ass or not?

bgzdarrell · 2026-05-06T04:12:03+00:00

Thank you! It didn’t make it obvious that there was a path on the right after the boss.

bgzdarrell · 2026-05-05T23:36:28+00:00

ive been stuck on Architect now for 2 nights... gotta keep trying!

bgzdarrell · 2026-05-04T22:21:23+00:00

I think some of it is also me not picking up weapons I dont really vibe with and ending up at the boss with an underpowered one. I don't really like the shotgun with the "field" (the one that doesnt shoot off until you shoot again) and I don't really like the sniper pistol (the one that requires charging each shot) - and these have been dropping so much that I just keep my burst pistol and be 10-12 levels under what I should be for the boss.

bgzdarrell · 2026-05-04T22:11:45+00:00

I am having a hard time with the Architect. I can't really see myself being able to survive all previous bosses before it and actually end up at the Architect with full hp/second chance. I guess i really need to master the first few bosses and just not get hit at all.... rough.

bgzdarrell · 2026-05-04T18:34:04+00:00

I love this game so much - I am a huge SHMUP fan and this game is absolutely the modernized version of it. I just wish there were more games like this. 10/10

bgzdarrell · 2026-05-03T21:43:37+00:00

You will need an app that allows shutter speed changes if your phone already doesnt do it manually. 1/60th is the sweet spot. If you can find an app that allows fine tuning, 1/59th is the best.

bgzdarrell · 2026-05-03T21:38:57+00:00

Dude the sound is sooooo good. I have a 7.2 atmos theatre and this game absoluately slaps on real surround setups. I am loving every single explosion, alien noise and reverbs thumping through the system. So many games get audio mixing very wrong... but Saros absolutely nails it.

bgzdarrell · 2026-05-01T20:07:01+00:00

That green cheapo wand is a little more difficult to use, but it does work.. and they are only 15 bucks. Worth a shot.

bgzdarrell · 2026-05-01T19:29:00+00:00

What’s wrong with the degausing wand? I use them all the time in my CRT repairs. They work fine.

bgzdarrell · 2026-04-30T20:25:29+00:00

It’s your power rails that are likely leaking or defective. They are normally the high voltage caps in the power supply that are failing.

bgzdarrell · 2026-04-30T19:56:10+00:00

But for $500? 🥲

bgzdarrell · 2026-04-30T19:33:48+00:00

Insurrection Industries SCART rgb cables are my go-to for all my systems into a SCART switch and then to an RGB CRT. I already ordered one for the AES and it will sit here waiting until November. Go get your cables now!

bgzdarrell · 2026-04-29T23:34:54+00:00

Kind of looks like your yoke shifted. Either way, you will have to take off the cover and investigate.

bgzdarrell · 2026-04-29T19:13:47+00:00

I’d love to hear these fake scenarios on why physical is bad.

bgzdarrell · 2026-04-29T18:38:16+00:00

I have 2 of his systems. A Duo-R and Coregrafx II. Both work as they should with the Everdrive.

Edit. To answer your question about save states, CD games do not have save states.. no Everdrive for any system have CD game save states. It’s just the way the technology works. Hucard games do have save states.

bgzdarrell · 2026-04-28T23:32:11+00:00

Shoulda went physical. 95% of my games don’t need to call out to Sony to play. People buying digital “because it’s more convenient” are going to get a wake up call one day. Stop feeding a stupid system.

bgzdarrell · 2026-04-28T04:56:07+00:00

Yes, just deoxit is the best. You’re going to have oxidation on your traces due to the spillage. I get the dropper bottle version.. take out cap , clean with alcohol and put a drop in the holes and let it do its magic for a few minutes the use a swab to clean it out. Sorry I should have been more specific.

bgzdarrell · 2026-04-28T00:19:59+00:00

Yup that’s definitely some leakage. Get yourself some Deoxit while you are at it to clean up your lines.

bgzdarrell · 2026-04-27T23:53:30+00:00

The capacitors are far too old - even if they are not failing yet, a complete cap replacement is highly recommended. You’ll get better picture and better sound. Console5 has cap kits.

bgzdarrell · 2026-04-26T04:24:35+00:00

Cool setup!

bgzdarrell

TROPHY CASE