Yaba Sanshiro 2

Play your Sega Saturn game collection anywhere with Yaba Sanshiro 2 (Free).

Yaba Sanshiro 2 brings Sega Saturn games to Android with high-resolution graphics, fast and lightweight emulation, and expanded backup memory.

This is the free version. You can try the emulator with up to 3 games. Cloud features are not available in the free version. To remove these limits, purchase the Pro version or a subscription.

WHAT YOU CAN DO IN THE FREE VERSION

• 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.

• 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.

FREE VERSION LIMITATIONS

• Up to 3 games
You can add and play up to 3 games at a time.

• No cloud backup
Backing up, copying, and sharing save data through the cloud is not available.

• No cross-platform save transfer
Transferring save data between Android, Windows, and iOS devices is not available.

• No Action Replay Code
Cloud-based Action Replay code are not available.

• Folder scanning is limited
Scanning and adding entire game folders is not available.

• Contains ads
The free version shows advertisements.

UNLOCK EVERYTHING WITH PRO

Purchase the Pro version or a subscription to unlock all features:

• Unlimited games — add as many games as you like.
• Cloud backup — back up your saves to your private cloud storage.
• Cross-platform save transfer — back up, restore, and share your save data between Android, Windows, and iOS devices.
• Cloud Action Replay.
• Full game folder scanning and folder management.
• Ad-free experience.

You can unlock these features at any time from within the app.

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. In the free version, cloud backup is not available, so please keep your own copies of important data. Cloud backup is available in the Pro version.

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