Import Saturn questions...

[jcalder8]

I just got one and it didn't come with any controllers or any cables. I'm pretty sure that it is an import because it's white. What do I need to get in order to get it to work? I really know nothing about the system so any info anyone can give me would be great.
Thanks

[shadowkn55]

You'll need a video cable and power cable at minimum. A couple of controllers wouldn't hurt either. USA controllers work fine. You'll also need an import converter if you want to play USA games on it. Otherwise, you are stuck with Japan only games.

[Nick]

Basically you'll need what was allready said. You can get these items on ebay for under $10 shipped each. The controllers make a big difference in my opinion so I would highly recommend the MK-80116 or the HSS-0101 basically the same controller but different regions. This is easily the best controller ever made so it's worth the money to get one. http://www.vidgame.net/SEGA/Sega/Saturn/saturn_cont.jpg

Good news is, if you like SHMUPS or Shooters as they are called you have the ultimate gaming machine. The Saturn JAP games (which are what you can play without any adapters) are EXCELLENT. There are at least 15+ incredible shooters for the saturn. If you are wanting to play NTSC games or PAL games get the Action Replay 4 in 1 it is what I have used for years and it still works perfect. (Has cheat codes, import enabler, save game backup, and extra RAM for games that require it) You can expect to pay about $25 for one of those.

Here's a few games worth looking into:

JAP
Dodonpachi
Strikers 1945
Strikers 1945 II
Game Tengoku
Battle Garegga
Soukyugurentai Otokuyo
Sexy Parodius
Darius Gaiden
Cotton Boomerang

US
World Series Baseball 98
NiGHTS into Dreams
Guardian Heroes
Galactic Attack
Dragon Force

There are many others but those are my favorite. Have fun! The Saturn is still my favorite console to this day..I play it more then any other system. :D

[jcalder8]

Do the cables have to be imports also or will US ones work? Also are there any other systems that I could use the cables from and still have it work?

[c2000]

US cables should do fine. The power cables; not sure. I'm not familiar with US/Canadian outlets.

[j_factor]

The power cable is the same for US and Japan. If it's a model 2 Saturn (circular reset/power buttons), then it's also the same as the power cable for PSX/PS2 and Dreamcast. The a/v hookups are also the same for US and Japan.

[Jisho]

Here's a question: how can I make my US Saturn import enabled?

[Iron Draggon]

Here's a question: how can I make my US Saturn import enabled?

The same way as already mentioned for playing US games on a JPN Saturn. The best converter is the PAR 4 in 1 cart.