The Sega Saturn (セガサターン, Sega Satān) is a 32-bit video game console developed and manufactured by Sega that was first released on November 22, 1994 in Japan, May 11, 1995 in North America, and July 8, 1995 in Europe. The system was discontinued in North America and Europe in 1998, and in 2000 in Japan.
Microsoft technology[]
In January 1994, Sega announced that they would work with Microsoft on the development of the operating system for a 32-bit gaming console that would become the Saturn. The collaboration was confirmed by Microsoft VP Mike Maples. The kernel derived from Microsoft at Work was not a full operating system, but allowed the dual Hitachi SuperH-2 processors to interface with the CD-ROM drive.[1] Softimage 3D from Microsoft was one of the tools used to build 3D graphics for its games.[2]
References[]
- ↑ Sega and Microsoft announce partnership for Saturn OS by Gryson, Mega Drive Shock. 2020-06-22.
- ↑ Technology That Defines the Next Generation: The Sega Saturn White Paper, Sega. Archived 1996-12-20.
External links[]
- Saturn at Sega (archived 1996-12-19)
- Saturn at the Sega Wiki
- Sega Saturn at Wikipedia
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