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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.

58 Reviews

  • 5
    Fenrir Duo Optical Drive Emulator for Sega Saturn

    Posted by Carlos Sanchez on Nov 6th 2024

    Easy to install, excellent product. I definitely recommend if you have a Sega Saturn

  • 5
    Simple but incredibly effective ODE!

    Posted by Chad F, on Oct 23rd 2024

    I`ve used a few different ODEs, but the Fenrir is one I`ve bought twice because it`s simplicity has been a huge plus to me.

    Simple firmware updates, easy to load the games you need, and leaving the cartridge port free for external RAM/Memory cards is a huge bonus if you want the full authentic Saturn experience. Really the only downside is installing the ODE does let feel a little flimsy on the old CD mounting brackets, but there`s additional brackets you can get to make it fit a lot nicer.

  • 5
    Fenrir Duo

    Posted by Justin Lewis on Oct 5th 2024

    Works perfectly. Installation was super easy. Pre-order arrived quicker than I would have imagined. I would definitely order from Stone Age Gamer again!!

  • 5
    Fenrir Duo

    Posted by Paul L. on Aug 31st 2024

    This is, hands down, the best ODE solution for the Sega Saturn. Pairs perfectly with the Pseudo Saturn All in One cartridge. Super easy to install and use. I cant praise it enough.

  • 5
    Fenrir Duo

    Posted by Andrew on Aug 24th 2024

    Works great, makes life so much easier, but I do have a couple of notes on the installation. I ordered with the mounting bracket, which needed to be filed down by a couple of millimeters on the sides in the front where it squeezes between two parts of the upper console shell. Otherwise the shell wouldn`t close. Also, my Saturn had an extra board (PC BD TRAP) with the CD-ROM drive that wasn`t mentioned in any documentation; I had to find comments about it on the web. It simply needed to be removed with the rest of the drive. Also, the Fenrir would only be detected about 1 out of 3 or 4 attempts when powering up the console, until I updated the firmware by following the instructions on the product page. Now it is detected every time.

  • 5
    the goods

    Posted by Kari on Aug 9th 2024

    This piece of circuitry allows me to play Sonic X-Treme on my Sega Saturn video system. Thank you for this.

  • 5
    Easy install. Works perfect

    Posted by Omer on Jun 29th 2024

    Fenrir was really easy to install. I installed it on my model2 Japanese Saturn. I have about 50 games and they all work flawlessly. I didnt use any fancy 3d printed mounts and brackets-- just bare stock Fenrir, the best.

  • 5
    A quality product.

    Posted by Will Yoder on May 27th 2024

    I found a mint Saturn at a flea market with no games, this was the best option. Easy setup, plenty of help online if you lose your way. Works as intended.

  • 5
    Easy to install

    Posted by Kevin Episcopo on May 23rd 2024

    Got a cheap Japanese Saturn and swapped this in. Works amazing and so easy to install! One of the most user friendly mods out there!