What ports does the Sega Sega Saturn (1994) have?

The Sega Sega Saturn (1994) has 4 port(s): 1x Sega Saturn Multi-AV (10-pin), 2x Proprietary Saturn Controller Port, 1x Proprietary Saturn Communication Port, 1x IEC C8 (Figure-8 Inlet).

Does the Sega Sega Saturn (1994) support 480i RGB / 480i component?

Yes, the Sega Sega Saturn (1994) supports up to 480i RGB / 480i component output via its video ports.

What cable do I need for Sega Sega Saturn (1994)?

For video output from the Sega Sega Saturn (1994), you need a Sega Saturn Multi-AV (10-pin) cable that supports 480i RGB / 480i component.

Sega Saturn (1994)

The Sega Saturn launched in Japan on November 22, 1994 and is the connector-densest pre-millennium Sega console: a 10-pin proprietary Multi-AV out on the rear (composite, S-Video and raw RGB on a single connector), a flat rectangular Communication Port for the Sega NetLink modem and the rare MIDI link, a top-panel cartridge slot for memory-card and 1MB/4MB RAM expansion carts, and two front-panel proprietary controller ports. Power is a non-polarised IEC C8 'figure-8' inlet on most regions (US models have a captive cord). The Multi-AV connector is the same pinout used by the Sega Genesis Model 2 and Sega Nomad, so many third-party SCART and component cables cover all three.

Sega’s 32-bit CD console with a 10-pin Multi-AV out, two proprietary controller ports, a NetLink-capable communication port, a cartridge expansion slot, and IEC C8 power.

Device Information

Manufacturer: Sega
Release Year: 1994
Model Number: HST-3210 (US) / HST-0001 (JP Model 1)
Category: Gaming Console

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Available Ports

Connector	Quantity	Label	Notes
Sega Saturn Multi-AV (10-pin)	1	AV OUT (rear)	10-pin Multi-AV connector carrying composite, S-Video, raw RGB, and stereo audio. Pin-compatible with the Sega Genesis Model 2 / Nomad Multi-AV cable family.
Proprietary Saturn Controller Port	2	Controller 1 / 2 (front)	Proprietary Saturn controller connector. Placeholder name — needs a new approved connector entry. Also used by the Multitap, light gun, Twin Stick and Mission Stick.
Proprietary Saturn Communication Port	1	Communication Port (rear)	Flat rectangular proprietary port used by the Sega NetLink modem, the MIDI link cable and the rare X-Band modem. Placeholder name — needs a new approved connector entry.
IEC C8 (Figure-8 Inlet)	1	AC inlet (rear)	Non-polarised IEC C8 'figure-8' inlet on JP/EU/AUS Saturns. US Saturns have a captive AC cord instead and do not expose this connector externally.

Notes & Compatibility

Rear: Sega Saturn Multi-AV (10-pin), Communication Port (proprietary — NetLink modem / MIDI / serial), IEC C8 ‘figure-8’ inlet (non-US; US has captive cord). Top: proprietary cartridge slot for memory carts, 1MB/4MB RAM expansion carts and Action Replay. Front: 2x proprietary Saturn controller ports. The cartridge slot, Communication Port and controller ports are modeled with placeholder names — pending follow-up connector creation pass per the batch 4 plan.