Sega Saturn - USB Data Link - Software Updates

Sega Saturn - USB DataLink

Software Updates

** I have now (as of February 8, 2009) completed the final hardware and firmware revision for the Sega Saturn DataLink. Any further work that I do on this project will consist of small software upgrades (which can be downloaded on this page). The final revision of the hardware has a RED led indicator. If you have purchased a DataLink previously (with GREEN led indicator), I can update your device free of charge. The only thing that I ask is that you would pay for shipping (both ways), and let me know via email before you mail it. The upgrade mainly affects the transfer speed. The DataLink is approximately twice as fast now, compared to the DataLink hardware using the V1.04 software.

Software Downloads

You can download the most recent version of the Windows application here. Please note: Software V1.0.2, V1.0.3, and V1.1.1 are only the EXE. If you haven't installed the software originally from an Installation CD, it will not operate on your PC. Once you have performed the software installation at least once, you may merely copy the new EXE file over top of the existing file.

Saturn_USB V1.1.1 1/02/10 The ability to dump data from User-Defined areas has been added. This will allow any area of the Saturn memory to be downloaded to the PC. Use only with DataLinks that have a RED led (final hardware revision).

Saturn_USB V1.1.0 2/08/09 This is the install CD for V1.1.0. The transfer speed has been increased by 100%. Also, the ability to dump the cartridge DataFlash has been added.
**To use this software, you must have the final hardware version of the DataLink. If you purchased your DataLink before Feb. 8, 2009, this software will not operate without a hardware/firmware update. If your DataLink has a red LED, it is the final hardware version. If you have a previous DataLink hardware (with green LED), I can update it for you, just email me.

Saturn_USB V1.0.4 12/15/07 This is the install CD for V1.0.4. The ability to load Homebrew games to specific memory locations has been added. Use only with DataLinks that have a GREEN led.

Saturn_USB V1.0.3 10/28/06 The ability to dump the Saturn's BIOS to a *.ROM file has been added. This allows you to read the Saturn's BIOS and save it as a file on your PC's harddrive. Use only with DataLinks that have a GREEN led.

Saturn_USB V1.0.2 09/23/06 This is the first official software release. All previous versions were only for the prototype hardware. Use only with DataLinks that have a GREEN led.

Saturn_USB V1.1.1	1/02/10	The ability to dump data from User-Defined areas has been added. This will allow any area of the Saturn memory to be downloaded to the PC. Use only with DataLinks that have a RED led (final hardware revision).
Saturn_USB V1.1.0	2/08/09	This is the install CD for V1.1.0. The transfer speed has been increased by 100%. Also, the ability to dump the cartridge DataFlash has been added. **To use this software, you must have the final hardware version of the DataLink. If you purchased your DataLink before Feb. 8, 2009, this software will not operate without a hardware/firmware update. If your DataLink has a red LED, it is the final hardware version. If you have a previous DataLink hardware (with green LED), I can update it for you, just email me.
Saturn_USB V1.0.4	12/15/07	This is the install CD for V1.0.4. The ability to load Homebrew games to specific memory locations has been added. Use only with DataLinks that have a GREEN led.
Saturn_USB V1.0.3	10/28/06	The ability to dump the Saturn's BIOS to a *.ROM file has been added. This allows you to read the Saturn's BIOS and save it as a file on your PC's harddrive. Use only with DataLinks that have a GREEN led.
Saturn_USB V1.0.2	09/23/06	This is the first official software release. All previous versions were only for the prototype hardware. Use only with DataLinks that have a GREEN led.

Right-click on the filename and select Save As.

** Windows Vista and Windows 7 users, please note that I have tested the software on these operating systems and it has worked correctly. However, there have been some issues from people having problems finding their files (gamesaves, ect) on their harddrive. This can occur if you do not have write permissions for the "c:\program files\Saturn_Usb" folder. If you are having this trouble, here are the steps to take.

Documentation Downloads

Click here for the Install Guide / User Manual, which covers all functions of the newest (V1.1.0) software.

Click here for the V1.1.0 DataLink protocol specification. This may be used if a user wants to write his own PC software to interface to the DataLink.