Looking to experience the nostalgia of SEGA Saturn games on your Android device? The *Yaba Sanshiro* emulator brings the classic Sega Saturn hardware to life through advanced software emulation, allowing you to play your favorite titles directly on your mobile device.
Due to copyright protections, *Yaba Sanshiro* does not come with built-in BIOS data or game ROMs. However, you can easily load and play your own legally-owned Sega Saturn games by following these simple steps:
- Create an ISO image file from your original game CD using software like InfraRecorder or any other disc imaging tool.
- Copy the ISO file to the appropriate directory on your Android device:
- For devices running Android 9 or earlier:
/sdcard/yabause/games/
- For devices running Android 10 or later:
/sdcard/Android/data/org.devmiyax.yabasanshioro2.free/files/yabause/games/
- For devices running Android 9 or earlier:
- Launch the *Yaba Sanshiro* app and tap the game icon to start playing.
Please note that due to Android’s Scoped Storage requirements, devices running Android 10 or newer have specific storage limitations:
- The game file folder has changed to
/sdcard/Android/data/org.devmiyax.yabasanshioro2.pro/files/yabause/games/
. - All game files, save data, and state data will be deleted when the app is uninstalled.
- The Storage Access Framework is used when selecting "Load Game" from the menu.
Beyond basic gameplay, *Yaba Sanshiro* offers several enhanced features to improve your gaming experience:
- Enjoy improved graphical fidelity with higher resolution polygons via OpenGL ES 3.0 rendering.
- Benefit from expanded internal backup memory—upgraded from 32KB to a generous 8MB.
- Synchronize your save data and state files across devices by backing them up to your personal cloud storage.
For more information on setup, supported features, and troubleshooting, visit our official guide at [http://www.uoyabause.org/static_pages/guide](http://www.uoyabause.org/static_pages/guide).
Emulating complex systems like the Sega Saturn is no small feat. While *Yaba Sanshiro* delivers impressive results, it may not be perfect for every title. You can check the current compatibility status of games here:
Sega Saturn Game Compatibility List
If you encounter issues or want to share compatibility feedback, use the in-game “Report” feature to send details directly to the developers.
*Yaba Sanshiro* is developed as part of the open-source Yabause project and is distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). You can access the full source code here:
Yaba Sanshiro GitHub Repository
Please note: "SEGA SATURN" is a registered trademark of SEGA Corporation and is not affiliated with this project.
Before installing *Yaba Sanshiro*, we recommend reviewing our End User License Agreement and Privacy Policy: