Screeen resolution hacks

JY308 · Jan 10, 2025

I'm sorry, I'm a little confused. When you say "no need to modify the "FIELD.BIN", do you mean update all of the other files listed in the Hex Codes to the new value but leave FIELD.BIN untouched? I did try that and the "flight around the village" scene loaded but the field of view visibly hadn't expanded to anamorphic widescreen.

When all 6 of the files are updated to the new hex value, the "flight around the village" scene doesn't visibly load and the screen remains black. I tried waiting several minutes but nothing changes even when I press start. Also I didn't notice this before since the television was on mute but the music which plays during the "flight around the village" scene begins to play but then loops the same several notes continuously, specifically when the bagpipes kick in. The black screen and looping music goes on until the console is turned off.

paul_met · Jan 10, 2025

If you start a new game, it is better not to modify the file "FIELD.BIN" so that the initial scene does not freeze (all other files need to be modified). When the control passes to the player, go to the settings menu or the inventory menu, and then exit back - the screen will update and become widescreen.

JY308 · Jan 10, 2025

Okay, I see what you mean. Once I selected the menu and hit back, the field of view updated to the desired proportions.

There is one catch to this setup however. When I went from the village to the docks (i.e. loaded a new area), the field of view reverted back to the original settings.

Going to the menu and hitting back did correct it again but this seems this happens whenever entering a different area. Is there any way to permanently fix this? I assume using the bin/cue with the updated "FIELD.BIN" after creating an initial save file would resolve this specific issue but are there any other parts of the game where it would crash when using the updated "FIELD.BIN"?

paul_met · Jan 11, 2025

JY308 said:
I assume using the bin/cue with the updated "FIELD.BIN" after creating an initial save file would resolve this specific issue but are there any other parts of the game where it would crash when using the updated "FIELD.BIN"?

Anything is possible. You won't know until you try. After all, the game wasn't designed to support widescreen, and it will remind you of that from time to time.

JY308 · Jan 11, 2025

That makes sense. Thanks for your help. I've used many of your widescreen patches for Sega Saturn games in the past but this was the only one that ever gave me trouble.

xhul · Apr 28, 2025

Hello there =]
I may have a couple questions regarding the the story of thor 2 hack, more specifically when the NTSC patch is applied.
Is it stable?
Also, the extra resolution aside, is the game speed comparable to the original NTSC version (USA or JAP)?

paul_met · Apr 29, 2025

xhul said:
Hello there =]
I may have a couple questions regarding the the story of thor 2 hack, more specifically when the NTSC patch is applied.
Is it stable?
Also, the extra resolution aside, is the game speed comparable to the original NTSC version (USA or JAP)?

If you have any doubts, why not check everything yourself?

xhul · Apr 29, 2025

paul_met said:
If you have any doubts, why not check everything yourself?

Fair enough, i'll give it a shot when i can, i needed a CD-ROM refill anyway.
It won't be an actual NTSC signal, since my machine is outputting PAL-60 (accurate 60Hz though, i have a DFO installed).
I'll let you know if i encounter something unexpected.
Thanks =]

USO · May 27, 2025

paul_met said:
If you have any doubts, why not check everything yourself?

Hello, can you help me create a widescreen 1ST_READ.PRG file for Armored Dragon Cavalry Legend (J)? Please use the attachment file I uploaded. thank you!!
你好，可以帮我做一个装甲龙骑兵传奇(J)的宽屏1ST_READ.PRG文件吗？请使用我上传的附件文件。谢谢！！

privateye · Jun 15, 2025

As featured in this thread and Assembler Games, here's a list of Saturn widescreen cheat codes and patches created by @Esppiral and @paul_met along with some new codes and patches which I made to fill the gaps in the regional releases. Many of these codes are available in Pseudo Saturn Kai v6.545 and the rest will be added to the next version.

More resolution patches by @paul_met can be found here :
https://meduza-team.ucoz.net/publ/romkhaking/modifikacii/modifikacija_igr_dlja_sega_saturn/3-1-0-5

Game	Master Code	NTSC-J Code	NTSC-U Code	PAL Code	Patch
Cyber Troopers Virtual On [Non-NetLink/SegaNet]	`F6000914 C305` `B6000B00 0000`	`16018630 0147` `160D58E0 0147` `160D5B08 0147`	`1601863C 0147` `160D58E0 0147` `160D5B08 0147`	`1601868C 0147` `160D58E0 0147` `160D5B08 0147`	NTSC-U
Dead or Alive [v1.001]	-	-	N/A	N/A	NTSC-J
Die Hard Trilogy [Die Hard 2 / Die Harder]	`F6000924 C305` `B6002800 0000`	`3608566A 000C`	`3608531A 000C`	`36085696 000C`	NTSC-J / NTSC-U PAL
Die Hard Trilogy [Die Hard 3 / Die Hard with a Vengeance]	`F6000924 C305` `B6002800 0000`	`3607E536 000C`	`3607E012 000C`	`3607E532 000C`	NTSC-J / NTSC-U PAL
Duke Nukem 3D	`F6000914 C305` `B6000B00 0000`	N/A	-	`D6009C38 FFFF` `3600A041 0000` `3600A042 00C0` `36072B79 0000` `36072B7A 00C0` `360BA852 0056`	PAL
Dungeon Master Nexus	`F6000914 C305` `B6000B00 0000`	`160970EE 00C0`	N/A	N/A	NTSC-J
Exhumed [PAL] Powerslave [NTSC-U] Seireki 1999 [NTSC-J]	`F6000914 C305` `B6002800 0000`	`D6086908 0001` `36086909 0000` `3608690A 00C0`	`D6085E40 0001` `36085E41 0000` `36085E42 00C0`	`D608503C 0001` `3608503D 0000` `3608503E 00C0`	NTSC-U
Fighters Megamix	-	-	-	-	NTSC-J
Formula Karts: Special Edition	`F6000914 C305` `B6002800 0000`	N/A	N/A	`160206C6 01AA`	PAL
Jung Rhythm	`F6000914 C305` `B6002800 0000`	`16013E78 0000` `16013E7A BF00`	N/A	N/A	-
Last Bronx [NTSC-J = Disc 1]	`F6000914 C305` `B6002800 0000`	`360155C2 007A` `3601B925 0000` `3601B926 0002`	`360158EE 007A` `3601C511 0000` `3601C512 0002`	`36015902 007A` `3601C58D 0000` `3601C58E 0002`	NTSC-U
Pandemonium! [PAL / NTSC-U] Magical Hoppers [NTSC-J]	`F6000914 C305` `B6002800 0000`	`1604B2AC 0C00`	`1604B0BC 0C00`	`1604B28C 0C00`	PAL
Panzer Dragoon	`F6000914 C305` `B60FF000 0000`	`160266B4 0083`	`16026974 0083`	`16004E62 76DE` `16004ED4 006E` `160267C6 0083`	NTSC-J NTSC-U PAL
Panzer Dragoon Saga	-	-	-	-	NTSC-J / NTSC-U / PAL
Quake [NTSC-U]	`F6017918 C305` `B6002800 0000`	N/A	`36006D65 0000` `36006D66 00C0`	N/A	-
Quake [PAL]	`F60074B0 C305` `B6002800 0000`	N/A	N/A	`D6006D5C 0001` `36006D5D 0000` `36006D5E 00C0`	-
Sega Rally Championship	`F6000914 C305` `B6002800 0000`	`360102C9 0000` `360102CA 00CC`	`3601013D 0000` `3601013E 00CC`	`36010359 0000` `3601035A 00CC`	NTSC-J / NTSC-U / PAL
Sega Rally Championship Plus	-	-	-	-	NTSC-J / NTSC-U
Sega Touring Car Championship	`F6000924 C305` `B6000B00 0000`	`16026720 006C`	`16026720 006C`	`16026420 006C`	NTSC-U
Shining the Holy Ark	-	-	-	-	NTSC-U
Touryuu Densetsu Elan Doree	`F6000914 C305` `B6002800 0000`	`06004F84 2762` `06004F86 D57B` `06004F8C 1458` `06005176 C000`	N/A	N/A	NTSC-J
Virtua Fighter 2	`F6000914 C305` `B6002800 0000`	-	`160288E2 2CA0`	-	-
Virtua Fighter Kids [NTSC-J = Java Tea Original]	`F6000914 C305` `B6002800 0000`	`3600F1FE 00E0` `3600F24D 0002` `3600F24E 0000` `3600F256 0082` `3600F26D 0078`	`36074366 00E0` `360743B5 0002` `360743B6 0000` `360743BE 0082` `360743D5 0078`	`36074626 00E0` `36074675 0002` `36074676 0000` `3607467E 0082` `36074695 0078`	NTSC-U / PAL
Wipeout XL [NTSC-J] Wipeout 2097 [PAL]	`F6000914 C305` `B6002800 0000`	`3607B59D 0000` `3607B59E 00C0`	N/A	`3607B7A5 0000` `3607B7A6 00C0`	NTSC-J / PAL
Zero Divide: The Final Conflict	`F6000914 C305` `B6002800 0000`	`36015381 0000` `36015382 00C0` `3602E17E 0021` `360381BE 0021`	N/A	N/A	NTSC-J

xhul · Jun 15, 2025

privateye said:
As featured in this thread and Assembler Games, here's a list of Saturn wide screen cheat codes and patches created by @Esppiral and @paul_met along with some new codes which I made to fill the gaps in the regional releases.

Big thanks for your time!

privateye · Jun 17, 2025

USO said:
Hello, can you help me create a widescreen 1ST_READ.PRG file for Armored Dragon Cavalry Legend (J)?

Azel: Panzer Dragoon RPG [NTSC-J]

Code:

File:      1ST_READ.PRG
Offset:    0x2AC39
Old Value: 01 19 99
New Value: 00 D1 74

Panzer Dragoon Saga [PAL / NTSC-U]

Code:

File:      1ST_READ.PRG
Offset:    0x2AD45
Old Value: 01 19 99
New Value: 00 D1 74

privateye · Jun 21, 2025

Widescreen patches :

Die Hard Trilogy [NTSC-J]

Code:

Game:      Die Hard 2
File:      DH2.exe
Offset:    0x8166A
Old Value: 10
New Value: 0C

Game:      Die Hard 3
File:      DH3.exe
Offset:    0x7A536
Old Value: 10
New Value: 0C

Die Hard Trilogy [NTSC-U]

Code:

Game:      Die Harder
File:      DH2.exe
Offset:    0x8131A
Old Value: 10
New Value: 0C

Game:      Die Hard with a Vengeance
File:      DH3.exe
Offset:    0x7A012
Old Value: 10
New Value: 0C

Formula Karts: Special Edition

Code:

File:      0
Offset:    0x1C6C7
Old Value: 40
New Value: AA

Panzer Dragoon [NTSC-J]

Code:

File:      1ST_READ.PRG
Offset:    0x226B5
Old Value: AF
New Value: 83

Sega Rally Championship [NTSC-J]

Code:

File:      0RALLY.DAT
Offset:    0xC2C9
Old Value: 01 10
New Value: 00 CC

Sega Rally Championship [NTSC-U]

Code:

File:      0RALLY.DAT
Offset:    0xC13D
Old Value: 01 10
New Value: 00 CC

Sega Rally Championship [PAL]

Code:

File:      0RALLY.DAT
Offset:    0xC359
Old Value: 01 10
New Value: 00 CC

Sega Rally Championship Plus [NTSC-J]

Code:

File:      RALLY\0
Offset:    0xC3B1
Old Value: 01 10
New Value: 00 CC

Sega Rally Championship Plus NetLink Edition [NTSC-U]

Code:

File:      RALLY\0RALLY.DAT
Offset:    0xC3F5
Old Value: 01 10
New Value: 00 CC

Wipeout XL [NTSC-J]

Code:

File:      0.AAA
Offset:    0x6B59D
Old Value: 01 00
New Value: 00 C0

Wipeout 2097 [PAL]

Code:

File:      0.AAA
Offset:    0x6B7A5
Old Value: 01 00
New Value: 00 C0

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