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Play Sega Saturn games in HD with speed, huge backup space and cloud saves.
Play your Sega Saturn game collection anywhere with Yaba Sanshiro 2. Yaba Sanshiro 2 brings Sega Saturn games to Android with high-resolution graphics, fast and lightweight emulation, expanded backup memory, and cloud save support. Rediscover your favorite games with improved visuals and the freedom to keep, back up, and transfer your save data across your devices. KEY FEATURES • High-resolution graphics Render 3D polygons at resolutions higher than the original Sega Saturn hardware using OpenGL ES 3.1 and Vulkan. • Fast and lightweight Optimized for smooth, responsive gameplay on a wide range of Android smartphones, tablets, handheld gaming devices, and Android TV devices. • Expanded backup memory The original Sega Saturn backup RAM was limited to 32 KB. Yaba Sanshiro 2 removes this restriction, allowing you to keep far more save data without constantly deleting old saves. • Cloud backup Back up your game saves to your private cloud storage. • Transfer saves across platforms Back up, restore, and share your save data between Android, Windows, and iOS devices, so you can continue playing on any supported platform. • Save states Save your progress at any moment and continue later from the same point. • Game controller support Play using compatible Bluetooth and USB game controllers. GETTING STARTED Yaba Sanshiro 2 does not include Sega Saturn BIOS files or game data. You must use game files created from game discs that you legally own. 1. Create a supported game image from your Sega Saturn game disc. 2. Copy the game files to your Android device. 3. Start Yaba Sanshiro 2. 4. Tap the “Add” button, then select a game file or a folder containing your games. 5. Tap the game icon to start playing. For detailed setup instructions, visit: https://www.yabasanshiro.com/howto#android IMPORTANT STORAGE INFORMATION On Android 10 or later, Yaba Sanshiro 2 uses Android’s Storage Access Framework to access game files. Game files can be selected from the “Load Game” menu, so they do not need to be stored in a specific folder. Save data and save states stored only inside the app may be removed when the app is uninstalled. We recommend using the cloud backup feature to protect important data. COMPATIBILITY The Sega Saturn has complex hardware, and some games may not yet work perfectly. You can check the current game compatibility list here: https://www.yabasanshiro.com/games You can also send game compatibility information and issue reports directly to the developer by selecting “Report” from the in-game menu. OPEN-SOURCE SOFTWARE Yaba Sanshiro 2 is based on the Yabause open-source project and is provided under the GPL license. Source code is available here: https://www.yabasanshiro.com/download LEGAL NOTICE Yaba Sanshiro 2 is not affiliated with or endorsed by SEGA Corporation. “Sega Saturn” is a registered trademark of SEGA Corporation. Before installing the app, please review the following documents: Terms of Use https://www.yabasanshiro.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy https://www.yabasanshiro.com/privacy
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- New VDP2 compositing on by default: much more accurate rendering<br>- Dead or Alive: fixed game not booting<br>- Assault Suit Leynos 2: fixed dark screen<br>- Bio Hazard: fixed missing title menu<br>- Sakura Wars: fixed flickering opening movie<br>- Space Harrier: fixed semi-transparent screen<br>- Shining Force III: fixed black cutscenes<br>- Techno Motor: fixed missing audio<br>- Fixed a rare freeze during game boot<br>- Fixed BIOS logo afterimage at startup<br>
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Incredible support, worth it. Get the Pro and support the dev.
- Timecop · v1.20.25-PRO
No matter the ISO, BIOS file, or cartridge setting it says "Cannot initialize virtual drive ISO" or something to that effect. It used to somewhat work, but Princess Crown would crash. I know Saturn emulation isn't great, even on PC, but I did pay something for this yeah?
- N S · v1.20.25-PRO
its playable for android from 8GB RAM higher.keep updating👍
- Elvis Morales
buggy mess
- Gar · v1.20.21-PRO
Works great on my Motorola G I've noticed some errors with transparency on some games but for what it is and it does I can't complain. very impressed.
- Shinobi · v1.20.17-PRO
long live the Sega Saturn! this emulator has evolved very well, the games are mostly running great and the UI is cozy.
- Matthias Schwingel · v1.20.19-PRO
major update ruined the emulator please brong the old one back...I cant even select my game easily
- Amir deriszadeh · v1.20.17-PRO
Here to support the devs amazing work! 🫡 (add online multiplayer someday?) 😉
- S3V1ET N1NJA · v1.20.16-PRO
Fantastic!!!
- Richard Brown · v1.20.11-PRO
Much better since the last update. Some games still have graphical/menu glitches (missing textures, no menu background or selections, etc.), or don't work at all. I'm not sure if it's the emulator or broken roms. As for the games that do play. Very little framerate drop, if any. The boot times are a little longer, but that's alright considering better gameplay. Graphics are much better, with almost no slowdown, even with a few graphical upgrades enabled. Even the games that are glitchy.
- Tom · v1.20.10-PRO
it works great when it wants to! I couldn't get any .bin/.cue files to load, or isos, I had to combine all of my game files into a .chd file. then and only then can I add the game to my list. once. after I quit the app and try to load the game again, it crashes to my home screen. I have to delete the game from my list and add it again even though the location of the file never changed. it's very frustrating. please look into this. my phone is a Google pixel 9 xl.
- Chance Hall · v1.20.10-PRO
Fairly good but could be better , and pretty confident it will be with future updates
- Daniel McLaughlin · v1.19.14-PRO
no funcina
- Juan Cobo Cañada · v1.19.14-PRO
Purchased but no option to install on my phone! I then tried to install it on my Gaming handheld but it wouldn't launch. Tried to get a refund within 5 minutes of purchasing and encountering the issue, but apparently this app is NOT refundable. Awesome, thanks.
- Quentin Dallaserra · v1.19.14-PRO
{"Horrible as of 11/16/22; ZTE Nubia RedMagic 6Pro"} 3/15/24 Nubia RedMagic 11 Pro: MUCH better than it was. Certain things I'm still not crazy like the cheat codes, but at least it's back. The ROM's still have to be zipped a certain way, but that makes easier cleanup. overall much better than the change years ago. Love running Dracula X Ultimate (ROM hack) on the most powerful phone out as it plays pure 60fps on a silky smooth 144hz very well. Will continue to observe but much better 📲🎮🕹️💯
- Zachary “Cornelius” Geiger · v1.19.14-PRO
not working. I use to be able to play translated Castlevania sotn but not anymore
- Rev Matugas · v1.19.10-PRO
The best Saturn emulator. EDIT! After a recent update the video driver OpenGL causes black screen for all games. It was the best driver for Retroid 2S. Please fix this or allow to rollback to previous builds. At the moment, this app is useless unfortunately. Will change rating if this is ever rectified. Edit again... uninstalling and reinstalling fixed the black screen but my saves are lost. Not a total bust, but back up saves before uninstalling.
- Senel Coolidge · v1.19.14-PRO
An excellent emulator that I've really enjoyed playing; I've played some of the console's most demanding games and they run wonderfully. I've played some games using the RetroAchievements service (although some games don't register properly); it's the best Saturn emulator for Android currently available. And I hope I can improve the emulator further.
- Noah Alejandro · v1.19.11-PRO
Plz Remove The 3 game limit. Only that plz just only the game limit, plz for damn sake I just want to play Panzar Dragoon Saga Disc 1-4
- Remy Villet
It isn't perfect, but it works. Only issue is, after the latest update, it broke the soundfont, so many midi instruments sound terrible now :( Edit: Switching the sound to legacy mode seems to fix the soundfont, but it breaks the volume and mixing; music is waaaaay too loud, and sound effects are basically silent. It's kinda whack. :( Edit 2: Yaaaay, they fixed the soundfont! The new update is waaaaay more intuitive and easy to use. Big ups!
- Erin Wheatley · v1.19.10-PRO
it's not letting me play my games now
- Kevin Aittauq · v1.19.7-PRO
Latest update through 2026 has been a huge QOL for older devices! Mostly everything runs full speed. Great work team!
- Sengdao Boutsivongsakd · v1.19.3-PRO
beautiful emulator
- Harrison Haeseker
After the latest update, the app keeps crashing on startup on retroid pocket 5, had to reinstall it to fix the issue, now everything works great.
- Mike5it · v1.19.3-PRO
One of the best saturn emulators I've used. Some games have severe graphical issues, but I can live without perfect support if it means not spending 300 on a saturn.
- Nathan Shattuck · v1.19.3-PRO
i love having to sign into Google play every time I restart my device! edit: Actually i have to sign in every time I close yaba sanshiro. now after the update, that means every single time I change settings!
- Andrew Zelasko · v1.19.3-PRO
wow another amazing update, the new frontend works so well with my portable controller
- Rob Simp · v1.19.3-PRO
Hey man ready to get into using this but it crashes everytime I connect a controller, I tried 2 PS5 and 2 Xbox controllers along with two generic Switch controllers on a S25 Ultra, I'm using out of the box settings as well for reference, I didn't find much online so I figured I would let you know, thanks in advance.
- E-Star · v1.18.20-PRO
Simply does not work for me for any game. Expanded, proper file location, finds the game immediately, but always says:"can not initialize game." Different game download sites, different games, tedious work: can not initialize game".
- Chuck Roye · v1.13.0-PRO
the best way to emulate the sega Saturn. Absolutely essential to get the full version for the small charge.
- jon lee · v1.18.20-PRO
Keeps crashing. starts game then crashing when start new game. I want my money back. got scammed. dont download. it's a waste of time. go with retroarch and use the Beetle core. starting. conting google play with lawer to have this app removed
- Victor Bogia · v1.18.20-PRO
Great 😃
- William Morrow · v1.18.19-PRO
The best ever made. Still always working in the background to make our gameplay accurate and as fun as it should be, truly tons of thanks for everything.
- Jorge Hughes · v1.18.19-PRO
excellent 👌
- Afro Thunder · v1.18.13-PRO
buggy as hell have to constantly delete and re open games to play them
- Ostang Vulkahn · v1.18.14-PRO
fun
- Germaine Sutton · v1.18.13-PRO
was working on shield now it doesn't dev scammed everyone with no updates
- venom killer · v1.18.13-PRO
runs good but occasionally crashes
- Calvin Unroe · v1.18.13-PRO
22/12/24... This issue from the last update has not been resolved as committed. I have 3 devices, 2 update and no longer work. Should be really simple to sort by the developers as was really good before. I've left a 1 star rating as unusable and tried of waiting for a fix. Will review once resolved 22/02/25 - Two months on... Still no fix.. very poor show. I have a couple of devices and have tested on both. May 2025.... still not fixed.. 👎 12 months on still not working
- Stuart Gallie · v1.18.13-PRO
Saturn Bomberman is now playable thanks for the Bios feature restored and now I can listen to the games Soundtracks thanks to the Bios feature Thank You so very much!!
- Fabian Lopez · v1.18.13-PRO
Based on old reviews its obvious the dev has been busy supporting and fixing this emu. Anyone familiar with running emulators on android should have no problem at all with this one. Just move your games .cue and .bin files into the specified directory and thats it for installing games. Fully compatible with my controller and no performance problems so far. Don't let the free versions low ratings or the pros lack of ratings lead you away, I was hesitant but it turns out to be a great emulator.
- Alex Hayes · v1.18.13-PRO
amazing app that just plays saturn simply and well
- David A.P. · v1.18.13-PRO
Best Sega Saturn Emulator For Android.
- Rison5013 Official · v1.18.13-PRO
Excellent emulator for low end spec devices that run all the games I have tried at full speed on my Lenovo M11 with only 4gb of ram.
- Martin Cunliffe · v1.18.9-PRO
Barely works on retroid classic, retroarch with yabuse core is tonnes better. Wouldn't refund within 24hr of purchase. Scam!
- The Snail · v1.18.9-PRO
it does the job but marked it down 2 stars for having to update the games once you leave a game I have 70 so takes 3 or more minutes between games.
- Steve Barrett · v1.18.9-PRO
was working,not working now every time I click on a game it says Can't initialize,needs fixing g cause I've paid for this App
- eccy 249 · v1.18.9-PRO
i have a Motorola Moto e6i with Android 10Go. it is a low end device but i can do a lot of stuffs with it like play PS1 and other consoles of 80s and 90s and some of the 6th gen of consoles. idk whats happenin with yaba sanhiro 1 and 2 on my phone but i cant play my games no more. castlevania knight of dragon 1.021 patched, cyberia, dracula x ultimate 1.1 and mk trilogy. both of them rans normally on yaba 1 and 2 standard or pro versions but now...no one of them boots normally.
- Luca Nascimento Nani (Luca)
latest update completely ruined most of my roms. they just stopped working. the idea for updates is to improve the experience, not the other way around. regret buying the pro version
- Andre Clemente · v1.18.7-PRO
Not working with ES DE. Fails to initialize when launching from Es De...please fix!!!!!
- Paul Schleicher · v1.18.7-PRO
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