Someone got Minecraft running on a Sega Saturn and it’s as ridiculous as it sounds

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A developer has somehow ported Minecraft to the 1990s Sega Saturn, proving once again that the internet will always find a way to run modern games on the most unexpected hardware.

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Microsoft's Minecraft is many things. It’s a community hub, a creative sandbox, and a place where millions of players build, explore, and experiment.

It’s also one of Xbox’s biggest IPs, a block-based survival game where you mine resources, craft tools, and shape the world however you like.

A passion project that shouldn’t be possible

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Minecraft is no stranger to strange ports. The game has appeared on the Nintendo 3DS, PS Vita, and even runs on a Raspberry Pi. Hobbyists have also managed to get rough versions running on hardware like the Nintendo GameCube and more.

Now, @FrogBull on Patreon has taken it a step further by bringing it to the Sega Saturn, and it’s actually playable.

You can currently place blocks, destroy them, and explore a basic world. That’s about the extent of it for now, but the fact that it runs at all is impressive.

It does, however, raise the obvious question: Why? The developer explains it simply:

Minecraft reminds me a bit of Doom: it's one of those games that people keep trying to run on every piece of hardware imaginable.

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The project is still ongoing. The developer is even considering adding optional support for the 4MB RAM expansion cartridge for the Sega Saturn, which could allow for larger worlds and further improvements.

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Adam is a Psychology Master’s graduate passionate about gaming, community building, and digital engagement. A lifelong Xbox fan since 2001, he started with Halo: Combat Evolved and remains an avid achievement hunter. Over the years, he has engaged with several Discord communities, helping them get established and grow. Gaming has always been more than a hobby for Adam—it’s where he’s met many friends, taken on new challenges, and connected with communities that share his passion.

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