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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.

62 Reviews

  • 5
    Fenrir ODE

    Posted by Jason Sim on Dec 20th 2024

    Awesome product with good quality builds. Must have kit for Saturn fans.

  • 5
    Great replacement for the Sega Saturn Laser

    Posted by Matthew Ponzi on Dec 19th 2024

    The Fenrir Optical Drive Emulator is a game-changing accessory for SEGA Saturn enthusiasts, offering seamless integration and eliminating the need for aging laser drives. Its intuitive setup and compatibility with various Saturn models make it an ideal solution for preserving and enhancing retro gaming collections. With fast load times and excellent support for a wide range of disc images, it ensures a hassle-free experience for casual players and collectors alike.

  • 4
    It works BUT…

    Posted by Travis on Dec 18th 2024

    So I was hesitant to buy this at first since ODEs are fairly expensive but seeing it go on sale for almost half off I chose to bite the bullet and I’m honestly not disappointed, the installation process was very simple and I had no problems with any of the games I’ve put on my MicroSD card although I am experiencing one small issue: For some reason when I play Shining Force III Scenario 1 and try to save my progress, the game doesn’t show my memory card, and I made sure that my console sees it and it does but doesn’t when I play this game. Now I’m not sure if it’s the ODE or the BIN/CUE I acquired is defective or it’s just an issue with my system. Regardless I am still able to save to my console’s internal memory and back up my save to the memory card after a quick reset so I can’t really deduct any points, although another small issue I am having is that my Saturn’s internal memory well eventually go dead and leave me without any saves, I got a brand new CR2032 battery installed to fix this issue but it still happens. I’m not sure why it’s like this but I’m not too mad since I can back up my saves, nor can I really blame the ODE since I don’t know if it’s to blame so keep that in mind if you plan on buying this product. I would recommend buying a memory card just in case. Also I wouldn’t recommend getting the mounting bracket, it’s flimsy and putting it in my Saturn makes it a real pain to put my Saturn back together, so save $20 and go without it or just buy one off Etsy or eBay.

  • 5
    Fenrir ODE

    Posted by William Robinson on Nov 26th 2024

    This device has been around for a minute. I have this and the M.O.D.E., using this on my Saturn as well as my Dreamcast. But coming back to the Fenrir, this is actually good, Having my collection on SD Card is just as good as having it on the SSD. My advice: get the Fenrir version of Pseudo Saturn Kai, it will surprise you. Just as good as the cartridge version minus the 4MB memory, which I have my Action Replay for. Also as a word of advice, if you have version 2 of the Saturn you should get the Saturn BT Adapter. Version 1 doesn`t give the 5v power to the adapter, so I end up with the Brook Wingman to use with my nex-gen controllers. But not disappointed with my choices. Maybe I get a version 2 and order another Fenrir with it. Thank you so much StoneAge Gamers for helping me with another successful Retro build.

  • 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.