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Sega — Saturn

Sega Saturn NTSC-J Model 2 PSU Recap & Retrobrite

July 24, 20222 threads~1 min read
Yellowed shell
RecapRetrobrite

This Sega Saturn NTSC-J Model 2 got a PSU recap and a retrobriting pass alongside the indigo GameCube, with fresh power-board caps and the creamy-yellowed shell brought back closer to white.

Parts & Tools (1)

Pseudo Saturn Kai

Pseudo Saturn Kai, the custom Sega Saturn firmware run from an Action Replay cartridge for region-free play and booting CD-R backups and homebrew.

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July 24, 2022· Thread 1

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Gamecube and Saturn complete, mistakes were made but, both are definitely better than they were. #RETROGAMING #Sega #Nintendo #retrobrighting

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October 28, 2022· Thread 2

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#Sega #Saturn Model 1 and Model 2 PSU recap and test. Everything is fine, playing some Radiant Silvergun as a means of smoke testing. #RETROGAMING

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