DirectLink

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Saturn System Link cable

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Introduction

The DirectLink (also known as Link Cable or System Link) is simply a little device that allows two Saturns to connect to each other. However, the problem with it is that you also need two TVs and two of the same games. So once you have two of everything, you can connect the two Saturns to play a multi-player game.

So the question is, "Why would you do that when you can have everything on one TV?" Well that is simple... You don't want the other player to know what you're doing or where you're doing it. If you have two Saturns, two TVs and two copies of Hexen (US only), you can play on separate screens (which means a bigger screen for you!!) and preventing your friend from "cheating." Oh, and it also feels more PC like, if you're a PC gamer....

DirectLink Games

USA/Europe DirectLink Games

* - Does not work in Europe. However, they have only been tested on Blaze's system link, which is the unofficial brand.

** - According to the manual (pages 7 & 8), there is a 'Network' mode which allows you to use the DirectLinks. However, when you start the game, even with a 'Network' hooked up, it appears to do nothing.

Japanese DirectLink Games

Sega Saturn Hardware
 Saturn Variations   SunSeibu SGX | Sega Titan Video
 Console Add-ons   Backup Memory | Floppy Drive | Sega PriFun | Video CD Card
Game Controllers   Standard gamepad | 3D Control Pad | Arcade Racer Joystick | Infrared Control Pad | Keyboard | Sega Mission Stick | Shuttle Mouse | Twin Stick | Virtua Gun | Virtua Stick | Virtua Stick Pro
Third Party Controllers   ASCII Grip X | ASCII Saturn Stick | Eclipse Pad | Eclipse Stick | SBom Joycard | Super Pad 8 | Others
Online Services/Add-ons   Sega NetLink | XB∀ND
Connector Cables   DirectLink | Controller Extension Cable
Misc. Hardware   6 Player Adaptor‎ | Action Replay | Fighting Stick SS | Real Arcade VF | SBom Multitap‎ | S-S Promoter
Unreleased Accessories