If you're looking to relive the classic gaming experience of the Sega Saturn on your Android device, 'Yaba Sanshiro' is your go-to emulator. This software meticulously replicates the Sega Saturn's hardware, allowing you to enjoy your favorite Saturn games right on your mobile device. However, due to copyright laws, 'Yaba Sanshiro' does not come bundled with BIOS data or games. Instead, you'll need to provide your own game files to get started.
To play your games, follow these straightforward steps:
- Create an ISO image file from your game CD using software like InfraRecorder.
- Copy the ISO file to the appropriate directory on your device. For devices running Android versions below 10, this is /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.
- Tap the game icon to start playing.
Please note that due to the Scoped Storage specification, there are some changes for Android 10 and newer devices:
- The game file folder has shifted to /sdcard/Android/data/org.devmiyax.yabasanshioro2.pro/files/yabause/games/.
- Game files, save data, and state data will be removed upon uninstalling the app.
- When selecting "Load Game" from the menu, the Storage Access Framework is utilized.
In addition to standard gameplay, 'Yaba Sanshiro' offers enhanced features:
- Higher resolution polygons thanks to OpenGL ES 3.0 support.
- An expanded internal backup memory, increased from 32KB to 8MB.
- The ability to copy backup data and state save data to your private cloud, allowing you to share across different devices.
For detailed instructions and more information, visit our website at http://www.uoyabause.org/static_pages/guide.
Emulating hardware is a challenging task, and while 'Yaba Sanshiro' strives for accuracy, it's not perfect. You can check the current compatibility of games at http://www.uoyabause.org/games. If you encounter any issues or have compatibility information to share, use the in-game 'Report' menu to communicate with the developers.
'Yaba Sanshiro' is built upon the yabause project and is provided under the GPL license. You can access the source code at https://github.com/devmiyax/yabause.
Please be aware that 'Sega Saturn' is a registered trademark of SEGA Co., Ltd., and not affiliated with this emulator. Before installing, make sure to review our End User License Agreement (EULA) at http://www.uoyabause.org/static_pages/eula.html and our Privacy Policy at https://www.uoyabause.org/static_pages/privacy_policy.
