Overview Manufacturer: Hitachi, Ltd. Model Number: MMP-1 Release Date: April 1, 1995 Original Price: ¥64,800 Included Accessories: - Hi-Saturn Control Pad x 2 - Stereo Video Cable - Power Cable AV Output: A/V output terminal (compatible with the included stereo video cable) Supported Software: - SEGA SATURN CD-ROM - Video CD - Photo CD - CD-DA - CD-G Network Services: None Description This is an OEM product of the SEGA SATURN, released by SEGA Enterprises. It was released as a multimedia player that came standard with Video CD and Photo CD playback functions, which were optional on the SEGA SATURN. It has a more luxurious design than the SEGA SATURN, with a black body and a gold logo. Compared to its rivals released at the same time (PlayStation, PC-FX), it has the highest 2D graphics performance. Its 3D graphics performance is inferior to the PlayStation. Its video playback function was the worst, as it used a software decoder. It is equipped with a cartridge slot to support ROM cartridge software. However, there was no software supplied on ROM cartridges, and it was used as a slot for expansion devices. ■ Overview It was named "Hi-Saturn" from "HI" of Hitachi, the manufacturer. Hitachi and Victor Japan were involved in the development of the SEGA SATURN, and each manufacturer released compatible machines, "Hi-Saturn" and "V-Saturn". ■ Hi-Saturn Episodes In addition to this, there are subtle differences, such as the manufacturer's logo being changed to "HITACHI" and the logo at startup being "HI-SATURN". The Hi-Saturn has higher performance than the SEGA SATURN and can read the minor media of Video CD and Photo CD, so it was a hardware that was sold and traded at a high price. Features & Highlights ● HI SATURN Startup Screen The startup screen is completely different from the SEGA SATURN. Not only is the model name logo different, but the animation and sound are also different. Also, "Hitachi, Ltd." is added to the copyright notice. Operation has been confirmed.