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*Return to MODE - When you trigger the reset, the Saturn automatically boots back to the MODE menu - This option only works if the "Fast Boot" option is also enabled.
 
*Return to MODE - When you trigger the reset, the Saturn automatically boots back to the MODE menu - This option only works if the "Fast Boot" option is also enabled.
 
*Return to CD->MODE - When you trigger this, the Saturn returns to the CD loading screen first, then you can hit start application to return to MODE
 
*Return to CD->MODE - When you trigger this, the Saturn returns to the CD loading screen first, then you can hit start application to return to MODE
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To trigger an In-Game Reset use use A+B+C+Start for Saturn, this typically first resets you to the title screen, a 2nd reset will return you to the option selected above.
 
To trigger an In-Game Reset use use A+B+C+Start for Saturn, this typically first resets you to the title screen, a 2nd reset will return you to the option selected above.
 
Both involve injecting code into the reset function so compatibility with certain games may break.  Whenever possible TerraOnion hard-codes these games to the optimal version.  Using Return to MODE as your default offers the greatest compatibility.  Please note however, that if you turn In-Game reset off, no hard-coding will be utilized and In Game reset will not return you to MODE.
 
Both involve injecting code into the reset function so compatibility with certain games may break.  Whenever possible TerraOnion hard-codes these games to the optimal version.  Using Return to MODE as your default offers the greatest compatibility.  Please note however, that if you turn In-Game reset off, no hard-coding will be utilized and In Game reset will not return you to MODE.

Revision as of 17:12, 6 February 2021

Saturn

The Sega Saturn has two In-Game reset options in the MODE menu.:

  • Return to MODE - When you trigger the reset, the Saturn automatically boots back to the MODE menu - This option only works if the "Fast Boot" option is also enabled.
  • Return to CD->MODE - When you trigger this, the Saturn returns to the CD loading screen first, then you can hit start application to return to MODE


To trigger an In-Game Reset use use A+B+C+Start for Saturn, this typically first resets you to the title screen, a 2nd reset will return you to the option selected above. Both involve injecting code into the reset function so compatibility with certain games may break. Whenever possible TerraOnion hard-codes these games to the optimal version. Using Return to MODE as your default offers the greatest compatibility. Please note however, that if you turn In-Game reset off, no hard-coding will be utilized and In Game reset will not return you to MODE.

Hard Coded Resets

  • Blackfire - Return to CD->MODE
  • Contra: Legacy of War - Return to CD->MODE
  • Daytona USA Championship Circuit Edition: Netlink - Return to CD->MODE
  • Doom - Return to CD->MODE
  • Duke Nukem- Return to CD->MODE
  • Keriotosse - Return to CD->MODE
  • Panzer Dragoon Saga - Return to CD->MODE
  • Panzer Dragoon Zwei - Return to CD->MODE
  • Primal Rage - Return to CD->MODE
  • Romance of Three Kingdoms IV - Return to CD->MODE
  • Saturn Bomberman - Return to CD->MODE
  • Scud: The Disposable Assassin - Does not seem to support In-Game Reset
  • Sega Rally Championship Netlink - Return to CD->MODE
  • Slam n' Jam 96 - Return to CD->MODE
  • Taito Chase HQ & SCI - Return to CD->MODE
  • Tunnel B1 / Finalist - Return to CD->MODE
  • Virtual-On Netlink Edition - Return to CD->MODE
  • Warcraft II - Return to CD->MODE

Games that do not support Return to CD->MODE (use Direct to MODE w/ Fastboot instead)

  • Alien Trilogy
  • Destruction Derby
  • WipeOut

Dreamcast