Description
Currently, the Beetle Saturn core only supports loading content with the following extensions:
However, it does not support loading .zip archives that contain a .cue file and multiple .bin tracks (e.g., Game Title (Track 01).bin, Game Title (Track 02).bin, etc.).
Use Case
Many users organize their Saturn disc images in .zip format for portability and compression. A typical archive might contain:
Game Title.cue – the cue sheet describing the layout of the disc
Game Title (Track 01).bin – the data track
Game Title (Track 02).bin – an audio track
Game Title (Track 03).bin – another audio track
- ...and so on
This format is common among Saturn redump sets and is often used to preserve the original disc structure while reducing file clutter.
Proposed Feature
Enable the Beetle Saturn core to load .zip archives that include:
- A valid
.cue file
- One or more
.bin files referenced by the .cue
- Optional
.sbi or .sub files for copy protection support
The core should extract the archive in memory or to a temporary location, parse the .cue, and load the referenced tracks accordingly.
Benefits
- 🗜️ Improved portability: Easier to manage and transfer games as single compressed files.
- 📁 Cleaner library organization: Reduces the need for multiple loose files per game.
- 💾 Storage savings: Compression can significantly reduce disk usage.
- 🕹️ User convenience: Aligns with how many users already store their Saturn games.
Considerations
- Ensure compatibility with
.zip archives containing non-standard naming conventions.
- Validate that all referenced
.bin files exist within the archive.
- Handle multi-disc
.m3u playlists referencing zipped games.
Description
Currently, the Beetle Saturn core only supports loading content with the following extensions:
.cue.toc.m3u.ccd.chdHowever, it does not support loading
.ziparchives that contain a.cuefile and multiple.bintracks (e.g.,Game Title (Track 01).bin,Game Title (Track 02).bin, etc.).Use Case
Many users organize their Saturn disc images in
.zipformat for portability and compression. A typical archive might contain:Game Title.cue– the cue sheet describing the layout of the discGame Title (Track 01).bin– the data trackGame Title (Track 02).bin– an audio trackGame Title (Track 03).bin– another audio trackThis format is common among Saturn redump sets and is often used to preserve the original disc structure while reducing file clutter.
Proposed Feature
Enable the Beetle Saturn core to load
.ziparchives that include:.cuefile.binfiles referenced by the.cue.sbior.subfiles for copy protection supportThe core should extract the archive in memory or to a temporary location, parse the
.cue, and load the referenced tracks accordingly.Benefits
Considerations
.ziparchives containing non-standard naming conventions..binfiles exist within the archive..m3uplaylists referencing zipped games.