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Fenrir Duo Optical Drive Emulator for Sega Saturn

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Fenrir Duo Optical Drive Emulator for Sega Saturn
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With the Fenrir Duo, you'll never use your old cd drive. Simply replace it with the Fenrir by removing the disk drive and plug both Fenrir cables. No soldering required.

You will be able to store all your games in the microSD, launch homebrews and games and load them faster from the menu.

Features

  • Improved loading time with the SD card.
  • Support any microSD (and SDCard with an extender) of any size.
  • Easy to add games with the microSD.
  • Support .ccd/.iso/.bin and redump rips.
  • Support FAT32 and exFAT
  • Region free !
  • Support the Sega Saturn Movie Card !

Installation

https://www.fenrir-ode.fr/installation/

The installation is very easy, there is no soldering to do, the kit is ready to use.

  • Fenrir Duo supports up to 2499 games per SD card.
  • IGR to return to the menu.
  • Press ABC + Start on your controller to return to the menu.

Grab the latest firmware here: https://www.fenrir-ode.fr/firmware/#lastest-version

How do I know if I have a 20 or 21 pin Console?

20 pin drives are motherboard revisions VA0, VA0.5, VA0.8, VA1.
Please note some VA1 revisions come with a 21 pin drive instead of a 20 pin drive.
In order to find out if your console has a 20 pin drive without opening it, you can look for a screw at the back, next to the power supply socket.
If you see 3 screws, then it’s a 20 pin VA0. If not, then you need to check that the power and reset buttons are oval in shape and not round.
Another way to check, is to open the CD lid and look towards the back of the cd mechanism, to the gap on its right side.
If you see a white ribbon cable running towards the back, then you have a 20 pin drive.
If none of the above helps, then you most likely have a VA1 console and you need to open it to make sure your drive uses a 20 pin ribbon.

 

How to update the firmware

Updating your Fenrir Duo's board’s Firmware, is incredibly easy.Tools Required: 

  • A microSD card, FAT32 formatted
  • A computer (Windows, OS X or Linux) with a microSD or SD card slot with adapter
  • The latest Firmware Update.bin file, which you can download from here

1. Insert your microSD card to your computer’s card reader. The drive will show up on your Computer (Windows) or the Desktop (OS X).

2. Open it with Windows Explorer / Finder / File Browser.

3. Drag the “update.bin” file to your SD card.

4. Safely eject the card.

5. Make sure your Sega Saturn is turned off. Insert your microSD card to the Fenrir Duo microSD card slot.

6. Turn on your Sega Saturn. The animation won’t play. After a while, you will see the Saturn Bios screen.

7. Select “Start Application”. The firmware update is done!

 

FLASH CART DISCLAIMER

A) PIRACY – Stone Age Gamer Retroworks, Inc. ("Stone Age Gamer") does not support or condone piracy. Flash carts and similar devices Stone Age Gamer sells and supports are intended to be used only for the following purposes: development, playing games licensed by Stone Age Gamer for use with the product, and/or playing currently owned personally backed-up games and media where it is legal to do so. Stone Age Gamer does not offer support for any other use of this product.

B) PERSONAL BACK-UPS – In many territories it is legal to make back-ups for personal use and/or archival purposes, however it may not be legal in all territories. Please learn the national and local laws regarding this subject before making back-ups for personal use. Please note, in most territories "Personal Back-up" means exactly that; back-ups you made yourself of games you currently own. This often does not include back-ups obtained via other methods (i.e. downloading), even if it is a game you physically own.

C) MODIFICATION & USE – Any unauthorized modification and/or non-intended use of this or any other flash cart product sold by Stone Age Gamer shall void both manufacturer and retailer warranties of that product.

46 Reviews

  • 5
    Great ODE

    Posted by MrJSA on Jul 18th 2023

    This is an excellent ODE. Now I have all my games on the Saturn. No exhausting disc changes anymore, no need to get up and an no hustle to go to the game cabinet to store away the games. And i don`t need to worry anymore about my optical drive burning out, or scratching my discs. Its a quality of life mod for me. Its an easy install and with a mounting bracket it looks great as well.

  • 5
    Sega Saturn Fenrir Duo Optical Drive Emulator

    Posted by Reviewer on Jul 12th 2023

    Installation was a breeze, and if anyone`s curious about what ribbon to use, the size will tell you everything you want to know when you`re plugging it in. This ODE works like a charm and it`s wonderful to have this option to play my backups. If you have a Saturn, this is a fantastic addition and highly recommended.

  • 5
    Excelente product and fast shipping

    Posted by Paul Salinas on Jul 3rd 2023

    Excellent product and fast shipping. I installed it easily and it works perfectly with a 128 gb micro sd memory. Thanks a lot

  • 5
    Fenrir

    Posted by Royce on Jun 21st 2023

    Wonderful. Works perfectly. I`ve installed mine in 2 different Japanese Saturns. Very easy anyone could do it.

  • 5
    Absolutely amazing

    Posted by Josh on Jun 12th 2023

    Very simple to use and got me using my old saturn that the disk drive burnt out on!

  • 5
    Fenrir makes me want to Fen-cheer

    Posted by Blarbenheimer on May 18th 2023

    Ludicrously easy to install and use, works flawlessly on my 21-pin Saturn, I can`t say a single bad thing about it!

  • 5
    Fenrir Duo

    Posted by Dan on May 15th 2023

    The Fenrir Duo was the perfect product to breath some life back into my Saturn. Overall, fairly easy installation with no soldering needed, and easy to set up SD card. Shipping was quick, and package was well protected. Would recommend to anyone looking to enjoy the Saturn library.

  • 5
    Fenrir

    Posted by Oscar reynoso on May 3rd 2023

    Was delivered quick and install was easy, and works with no issue. I had purchased mode and had a lot of issues. But the Fenrir gave me no problem and had a smooth install.

  • 5
    Fenrir Duo, awesome ODE, couldn`t be happier!

    Posted by Nicolas on May 1st 2023

    Ok, so first of all the ODE is super easy to install. you only have to remove like 5 screws on the console to open it, 1 from the disc reader, you connect it and that`s it, no soldering involved at all. About the compatibility so far I had no issues, every game I launched and played worked like a charm, played both NTSC US games and Japanese games, and the best of all, you can play patched Japanese games with translations. I can say it was worth every penny, couldn`t be happier with it, if you see in stock and want a Sega Saturn ODE don`t think about it twice