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| developer=Shima
 
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| date=2017-07-02{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20170903222306/http://www.segasaturn.org/}}
 
| date=2017-07-02{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20170903222306/http://www.segasaturn.org/}}
 
| version=0.12 beta R4 (stable); 2017-07-02 TestVer
 
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}}{{stub}}'''SSF''' is a [[Sega Saturn]] emulator developed by Japanese programmer Shima and first released in around the turn of the new millenium. One of the system's more accurate emulators, it is most notable for its inability to run .ISO files (instead requiring a physical Saturn disk or virtual CD drive emulation{{ref|https://emucross.com/a-deep-dive-into-saturn/}}), for its significant input lag{{ref|https://emucross.com/a-deep-dive-into-saturn/}}, and for infamously requiring the installation of malicious adware to operate.{{ref|https://emucross.com/a-deep-dive-into-saturn/}}
'''SSF''' is a [[Sega Saturn]] and [[Sega Titan Video]] [[emulator]] for Windows, developed by Shima. It is able to run most Saturn games without issues, directly from a CD or virtual CD drive.
 
 
 
The emulator has a certain amount of input lag. Suggested solutions are to disable V-sync (emulator settings, causes tearing) and enable "VDP2 RAM write timing".
 
  
 
==Features==
 
==Features==
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* Can dump screenshots in BMP format, and audio in WAV format
 
* Can dump screenshots in BMP format, and audio in WAV format
 
* Unoptimized PAL games can be made run at the speed of their NTSC counterpart by setting the "Emulation Speed" lever to 1.20, often without unwanted acceleration of music and sound playback.
 
* Unoptimized PAL games can be made run at the speed of their NTSC counterpart by setting the "Emulation Speed" lever to 1.20, often without unwanted acceleration of music and sound playback.
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* A certain degree of input lag can be compensated for by disabling V-sync and enabling VDP2 Ram write timing.
  
 
===Emulated components===
 
===Emulated components===
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===Old versions===
 
* {{file|SSF old versions.7z|SSF versions 0.06 alpha 4 to 0.12 beta R4}}
 
* {{file|SSF_012_beta_R5.7z|SSF version 0.12 beta R5}}
 
  
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
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{{creditsheader|Main}}
 
* [http://aaaaaaaa.g2.xrea.com/ssf/ Official website] (Japanese)
 
* [http://aaaaaaaa.g2.xrea.com/ssf/ Official website] (Japanese)
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20190331134556/http://www.geocities.jp/mj3kj8o5/ssf/l Original official website] (Japanese, Archived)
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20190331134556/http://www.geocities.jp/mj3kj8o5/ssf/l Official website] (Japanese) (Wayback Machine)
* [https://twitter.com/FessX Shima (SSF developer) on Twitter]
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* [http://evilboris.sonic-cult.net/SSF/ SSF Tribute Neo] fansite
* [http://www.segasaturn.org/ SSF unofficial compatibility list]
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* [http://www.segasaturn.org/ SSF Sega Saturn Emulator Compatibility List] fansite
* [http://evilboris.sonic-cult.net/SSF/ SSF Tribute Neo] - includes help, compatibility list and screenshot sections.
 
* [http://ssftribute.csdprojects.co.uk/ SSF Tribute] - includes help, compatibility list and BIOS downloads.
 
 
*''[https://emucross.com/a-deep-dive-into-saturn/ A Deep Dive into the Sega Saturn and Saturn Emulation]'' article by Justin M. Chadwick at ''[https://emucross.com Emulation Cross]''
 
*''[https://emucross.com/a-deep-dive-into-saturn/ A Deep Dive into the Sega Saturn and Saturn Emulation]'' article by Justin M. Chadwick at ''[https://emucross.com Emulation Cross]''
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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Revision as of 21:24, 29 October 2021

For the identically-abbreviated Sega Saturn audio format, see Saturn Sound Format.

Video game console emulator

SSF.png
SSF
System(s): Sega Saturn, Sega Titan Video
OS: Windows PC
Developer: Shima
Last release date: (6 years ago)
Last version: 0.12 beta R4 (stable); 2017-07-02 TestVer

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SSF is a Sega Saturn emulator developed by Japanese programmer Shima and first released in around the turn of the new millenium. One of the system's more accurate emulators, it is most notable for its inability to run .ISO files (instead requiring a physical Saturn disk or virtual CD drive emulation[2]), for its significant input lag[2], and for infamously requiring the installation of malicious adware to operate.[2]

Features

  • BIOS file not required, but may improve compatibility in certain cases
  • All regions (PAL & NTSC) emulated
  • Backup memory emulated
  • Savestates supported
  • Joystick support
  • Can dump screenshots in BMP format, and audio in WAV format
  • Unoptimized PAL games can be made run at the speed of their NTSC counterpart by setting the "Emulation Speed" lever to 1.20, often without unwanted acceleration of music and sound playback.
  • A certain degree of input lag can be compensated for by disabling V-sync and enabling VDP2 Ram write timing.

Emulated components

Component %
SH2 emulator 100%
68000 emulator 100%
VDP1 block 95%
VDP2 block 95%
SCU block 100%
SMPC block 100%
SCSP block 95%
CD block 85%

Downloads

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Download SSF
Multiple downloads available

External links

Main

References