A new Mednafen version was released recently with many Saturn updates. I think the previous one was also centered around Saturn.
Will these updates be implemented for RetroArch’s Saturn core as well?
Yeah, we’ll get to at some point. It’s hard to keep up to date with the Mednafen-derived cores because they don’t use version control, just tarball releases, so it’s a time-consuming process to see what’s changed.
Thanks. I see the core was updated in the buildbot but it still says 0.9.39.2.
any change to switch default Core-Button-Mapping to: L-Shoulder = Saturn Z-Button R-Shoulder = Saturn C-Button
now its reversed i think and if i play with my fightig pad i have to “core-remap” only this one core. other Cores like Arcade plays just fine and as expected with my Controller-Mapping. has mainly try with Street Fighter 2 on different Systems (FBA,MAME,SNES, PS1 and even Saturn). all plays with correct button layout with exception of the saturn-core. If i set a remap for the core (switch the L & R Shoulder-Buttons) it plays exaclty with the native button Layout and like the other cores do.
beside this the core works really great for me. great job at all!!! Can play game like Sega Rally, Panzer Dragon 2, Radiant Silvergun, Die Hard Arcade and Soukyugurentai without any trouble or stuttering (running on Pentium G4500)
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I’m dying for an Xbox style pad with added Z/C buttons to completely alleviate these issues for 6-button systems like Saturn, Nintendo 64, Genesis and some NEC stuff.
Sadly they are always nothing more than moved/duplicated shoulder buttons 
Core updated to 0.9.43 
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Does this update add analog controls?
No, analog still has to be hooked up.
Sorry to be a noob but while I can load ROMs into Yabause just fine, Mednafen says “can’t load content” or something for every single disc image. What’s the deal?
The Mednafen Saturn core is much more picky when it comes to disc images. Try and get BIN + CUE rips, Darkwater ones if possible. I use those and have no issues.
If anyone wants pixel aspect ratio in this core (like Yabause), create “config\Mednafen Saturn\Mednafen Saturn.cfg”, open it in a text editor and add:
aspect_ratio_index = “19” video_aspect_ratio = “1.4667”
It’s basically the same as setting both “ss.correct_aspect 0” and “ss.stretch aspect” in stand alone.
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The core has excellent compatibility and pretty good performance but honestly it feels let down by input lag
I compared it to latest Yabause standalone (have not tried libretro Yabause) and that feels much more responsive when playing shooters like Thunder Force V.
And this is on a powerful x86 system optimized for input lag, using ogl + hard sync + optimal frame delay.
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Yes, Mednafen Saturn has terrible input lag, just like SSF. Some games are literally unplayable, try playing the classic Sonic games from Sonic Jam for instance.
It’s a great emulator with a crippling fault.
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maybe this is exactly what you are searching for ? (has 6 Surfacebuttons and 4 buttons/triggers for the Shoulders - all mappable individually) … D-Pad looks pretty good to me and seems to be a nice allrounder (think i will give a try next month)
hi all ok for mednafen core saturn bios – ok games format : cue / Bin - ok but in retroarch , the music are play bad ,The crackle sound Audio tracks must be in what formats? My iso are made from an original (TOC)
help me ??
If you’re getting audio crackles, it usually means you’re not hitting full speed. Go to settings > video and turn on the ‘display framerate’ option and then play some games. If it dips below 60 fps, you’re going to get crackles.
I actually just got one of these in the mail! lol
It’s not too shabby at all really. In fact it has 2 extra buttons with an extra Set of Start/Select.
My only problem with it is the Left Stick/D-Pad placement, but it works quite well.
The rubery finish on it is nice too.
Is there a way to set a single backup memory (like pxs shared memory card feature)? It would be handy with multi disk games and shining force 3…
If you make an m3u playlist for multi disc games, it will create a memory card for all the disc in the playlist.
I know, but a single file like psx core would be more handy, since the saturn backup memory was huge, and some games look for other games backup (ex quake/duke nukem) I’d like to keep my games separated, because using joypad without keyboard, and changing disk is a pain.