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Retro Gaming Revolution: Real-Time Raytracing on Sega Saturn!

2/3/2026

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A recent video shows real-time raytracing on the Sega Saturn, a mid-1990s console.
The developer XL2 demonstrates the achievement, noting the Saturn lacks dedicated raytracing hardware.
The demo uses binary space partitioning to simulate lighting in a single room scene.
The results are primitive compared with modern standards, highlighting the architecture's potential.
This demonstrates ongoing enthusiasm for retro gaming and the Sega Saturn's capabilities.

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Story summary

A recent video shows real-time raytracing on the Sega Saturn, a mid-1990s console.
The developer XL2 demonstrates the achievement, noting the Saturn lacks dedicated raytracing hardware.
The demo uses binary space partitioning to simulate lighting in a single room scene.
The results are primitive compared with modern standards, highlighting the architecture's potential.
This demonstrates ongoing enthusiasm for retro gaming and the Sega Saturn's capabilities.