If you're an Android user eager to dive into the nostalgic world of Sega Saturn gaming, 'Yaba Sanshiro' is your go-to emulator. This emulator meticulously recreates the Sega Saturn's hardware through software, allowing you to enjoy classic Saturn games right on your Android device.
To ensure compliance with copyright laws, 'Yaba Sanshiro' does not come bundled with BIOS data or games. Instead, you can use your own game collection by following these straightforward steps:
- Create an ISO image file from your game CD using tools like InfraRecorder or similar software.
- Copy the ISO file to the appropriate directory on your device. For Android versions below 10, this would be
/sdcard/yabause/games/. For Android 10 and above, use/sdcard/Android/data/org.devmiyax.yabasanshioro2.free/files/yabause/games/. - Launch 'Yaba Sanshiro' on your device.
- Select the game icon to start playing.
Due to changes introduced by the Scoped Storage specification in Android 10 and later, the game file folder has been updated to /sdcard/Android/data/org.devmiyax.yabasanshioro2.pro/files/yabause/games/. Additionally, please note that game files, save data, and state data will be removed upon uninstalling the app. For loading games, 'Yaba Sanshiro' now utilizes the Storage Access Framework accessible from the "Load Game" menu.
'Yaba Sanshiro' offers more than just basic emulation. It supports advanced features such as:
- Rendering higher resolution polygons with OpenGL ES 3.0 for enhanced visuals.
- Expanding the internal backup memory from 32KB to a generous 8MB.
- The ability to copy backup data and state save data to your private cloud, allowing you to share your progress across different devices.
For a deeper understanding of these features and more detailed instructions, visit our official website at http://www.uoyabause.org/static_pages/guide.
Emulating hardware is no small feat, and while 'Yaba Sanshiro' strives for perfection, it's important to acknowledge its current limitations. You can find the latest compatibility information at http://www.uoyabause.org/games. If you encounter any issues or have valuable compatibility feedback, you can easily report them using the in-game 'Report' menu.
'Yaba Sanshiro' is developed based on the yabause emulator and is offered under the GPL license. The source code is available for those interested at https://github.com/devmiyax/yabause.
Please note that 'Sega Saturn' is a registered trademark of SEGA Co., Ltd., and not affiliated with the developers of 'Yaba Sanshiro'. Before installing, it's essential to review our End User License Agreement at http://www.uoyabause.org/static_pages/eula.html and our Privacy Policy at https://www.uoyabause.org/static_pages/privacy_policy.
