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Sega Saturn Phantom Universal Modchip Testing & Region Lock

Nix McRetro // 20th January 2020 // Guides, Sega, YouTube

The last step in every mod is testing, and probably something about region locks if the title of this post is to be believed. The Phantom lets compatible CD-R backups boot, but imports still need a separate region bypass. We’ll have another model of Saturn being modded in the future,... Continue reading

Sega Saturn Phantom Universal Modchip Installation

Nix McRetro // 19th January 2020 // Guides, Sega, YouTube

We’ve reached the most important part of the Phantom Universal installation - the installation itself! So grab a bucket of popcorn and watch in real time as I work out what cables go where! Related posts Sega Saturn Phantom Universal Modchip CD Drive Identification Sega Saturn Phantom Universal Modchip Installation... Continue reading

Sega Saturn Phantom Universal Modchip Overview & Disassembly

Nix McRetro // 13th January 2020 // Guides, Sega, YouTube

A deeper dive into the installation of the Phantom Universal. After ASSEMblergames burnt down, Bad_Ad84 was selling these through Retro Gamer Stuff, which later closed. I was very happy with the Phantom, especially paired with a region-bypass option such as Pseudo Saturn Kai. I’m still holding onto my This is... Continue reading

Sega Saturn Phantom Universal Modchip Installation Tips

Nix McRetro // 12th January 2020 // Guides, Sega, YouTube

This one went into a Victor V-Saturn that had recently been unmodded. We’ve fitted the much newer Phantom Universal, developed by Bad_Ad84 and Zer0-2k11. Here’s to you, Bad_Ad84! The chip lets CD-R backups boot, but the region lock is still there; imports need something like an Action Replay or a... Continue reading

Sega Saturn Phantom Universal Modchip CD Drive Identification

Nix McRetro // 6th January 2020 // Guides, Sega, YouTube

We’ve got a bunch of Phantom Universal videos recorded way back in 2016. The chip sits between the Saturn motherboard and CD-ROM drive and lets compatible CD-R backups boot, but it leaves the separate region lock in place. With Rhea already around and the Satiator on the way, we’re definitely... Continue reading