This guide will show you how to install a switchless region mod into a VA SD Sega Saturn console to make it multi-region with independent 50/60Hz video switching.
Mod Pinout
Solder Map
Sega Saturn – 837-12135 / 171-7131A / VA SD / PAL
Region & Video Rate Jumpers
VA SD PAL Jumpers
Remove component:
- R29 (JP2) – Common to Ground
Cut trace:
- JP7 – Common to Ground
- JP10 – Common to +5V
- JP12 – Common to +5V
VA SD NTSC-J Jumpers
Remove component:
- JP11 – Common to Ground
Cut trace:
- JP1 – Common to +5V
- JP6 – Common to +5V
- JP13 – Common to Ground