Technical information

Sega Saturn Software Development Standards, SOA version 2.0 16
8.1.3 Scores
The initial setting for scores is “0.”
8.1.4 High Scores
High scores are not initialized after a reset. The player should also
be able to see the high scores as well as the score from the previous
game during the demo sequence.
8.2 Control Pad and Button Setup
For more detailed information on Sega Saturn input peripheral
support guidelines, please consult Section 8.2.4: Sega Saturn Input
Peripheral Software Development Standards.
8.2.1 Basic Control Pad Setup
Required The following rules must be observed when assigning operations
Compliance Item to the Control Pad:
• A Control Pad must always be connected to Control Port 1 in
order for the player to start the game.
• Control Port 1 must always be assigned to player 1 functions
and Control Port 2 must always be assigned to player 2
functions (Except when a Control Pad is not connected to
Control Port 2).
• When a 6Player is used, the first port must always be
assigned to player 1. The next port to the right is assigned to
player 2.
8.2.2 Basic Button Setup
Required The following rules must be observed when assigning
Compliance Item operations to the Control Pad buttons:
• Make sure that the “A, B, C” Buttons are all used.
• The START Button (used for the Start and Pause functions)
input must be recognized regardless of input from other
buttons.
• All button presses must have an immediate effect (unless a
delayed response is a wholly intentional aspect of the
game/application design).