00:00If you still love the Sega Saturn like I do, you already know that original game
00:04discs are getting ridiculously expensive and aging optical drives are dropping like flies.
00:09Luckily, the Saru cartridge has completely transformed the scene,
00:13giving our favorite console a whole new lease on life.
00:16I've done the digging to track down the top 5 Sega Saturn Saru flash cartridges and rounded
00:20up the best deals available right now so you can jump back into the library without emptying your
00:25wallet. Let's get right into it. Starting things off at an
00:29incredible price of just $41.56, we have the Saru SSH Loader. Its standout feature is the built-in
00:37virtual memory card functionality alongside solid optical drive emulation, which means you never
00:42have to stress about losing your save files when your Saturn's internal coin battery inevitably dies.
00:48Backed by nearly 5,000 orders and an impressive 4.9-star rating, this is hands-down the best
00:53budget entry point if you already have your own microSD card ready to go and just want pure,
00:57reliable performance. Next up, coming in at $46.26, is this sleek black transparent Saru running the
01:06English menu on the 1.32F firmware. What makes this one really shine is the proper injection-molded
01:12shell, it feels solid, looks gorgeous on the console, and slides into the cartridge port smoothly without
01:17damaging the delicate pins. Holding a perfect 5-star rating from over 4,000 buyers, it's definitely worth
01:24picking up if you value clean aesthetics, a hassle-free English interface, and top-tier
01:28physical build quality. If you'd rather skip the time-consuming process of formatting cards and
01:34curating ROM sets, the 64GB plug-and-play version for $60.76 has you covered. The best feature here
01:42is convenience, arriving with a preloaded memory card pack with over 220 classic Saturn titles ready to
01:48play straight out of the package. It's an awesome choice for anyone who just wants to unbox the
01:53cart, plug it in, and instantly dive into their favorite games without needing to touch a computer
01:58first. Moving along, our fourth pick is the Saru 1.37 version SS EverDrive style cart, priced at $54.67.
02:07The main highlight on this model is the updated 1.37 firmware, which brings noticeable improvements to
02:13loading stability and broader compatibility across stubborn Japanese and European titles.
02:19Carrying a stellar 4.8 rating, it hits the sweet spot for enthusiasts who want more up-to-date
02:24firmware optimizations under the hood without having to jump through hoops to flash updates manually.
02:29Finally, we have the latest Saru HD Loader Bundle sitting at $64.74. What really sets this one apart is
02:37that it pairs the most recent hardware revision with a hand-picked, preloaded lineup of 220 premium
02:43Saturn classics on a dependable card. Scoring a fantastic 4.9 rating across thousands of sales,
02:50this is the ultimate turnkey option for gamers who want the newest hardware revision and an instant
02:54library ready to roll the second it lands on your doorstep. You can find direct links to all of these
03:00cartridges with the best current prices listed down in the description below. If this breakdown helped
03:06you decide which Saru is right for your Saturn setup, be sure to drop a like and subscribe for more
03:10retro hardware guides. Thanks for hanging out, and happy gaming!
