Technical information

Sega Saturn Software Development Standards, SOA version 2.0 1
1. Game Sequence
1.1 Sega Brand Game Sequence
A typical sample game sequence for a Sega brand Sega Saturn
application is shown in the figure below.
Power ON
Display Saturn Logo
Security check
Display SEGA license logo
Peripheral Check
Was Sega license
logo displayed?
SEGA logo
Game Title
Screen
Demonstration
Sequence
Main Game
Start/Options
Select Screen
Options Screen
Boot ROM
Start-Up
Sequence
Demo/Title
Loop
Sequence
Title Loop
Sequence
Yes
No
Timer
Timer
Press Start Button or Wait for Timer
Press
Start
Button
Press
Start
Button
Timer
Figure 1.1 Typical Game Sequence
Boot Rom-based logo data is
used for the initial Sega
license logo display.
The application-based Sega logo is
not displayed immediately after
the boot ROM-based Sega license
logo.
Application-based Sega Logo
Application
Required Control Pad checks should be performed frequently during
Compliance Item the Title Loop sequence.
Recommended Do not display the application-based Sega logo immediately
Compliance Item after the “PRODUCED BY or UNDER LICENSE FROM
SEGA ENTERPRISES, LTD.” boot ROM-based Sega trademark
logo screen display that occurs during the boot ROM startup
sequence.