BasilZero

Member

• May 4, 2015

• #1

I'm not sure if there's any difference in requirements/compatibility between the 3DS revisions but I have a 3DS XL (Not new).

I've read that 32 GB is the maximum storage space a 3DS XL can use for a SDHC card. What I was wondering is what is the best card in terms of speed.

I see one on sale at Best Buy and am wondering if this is a good deal and good quality.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/sandisk...-red/3142553.p?id=1219088217648&skuId=3142553

 

RowdyReverb

Member

• May 4, 2015

• #2

I switched from a very old, slow SD card to some new fast PNY card in mine and noticed literally no difference between the two. So you're probably fine with whatever you choose, OP.

 

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MrPanic

Member

• May 4, 2015

• #3

I think you could go over 32gb if you format those bigger sd cards in a particular way.

The sd card you linked works perfectly btw.

 

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DownGrader

Member

• May 4, 2015

• #4

I used both stock 4 class and Kingston 10 class and saw no difference whatsoever. I will, however, warn you about using preowned, used or ultra-cheap cards - one of those has repeatedly crashed my Smash 3DS save data several times.

Also, you can use 64 and 128 Gb cards, but you need to force format them to FAT32 using third-party tools. They will work fine, but the "free blocks" counter in 3DS System Settings will be kind of broken.

 

BasilZero

Member

• May 4, 2015

• #5

DownGrader said:

I used both stock 4 class and Kingston 10 class and saw no difference whatsoever. I will, however, warn you about using preowned, used or ultra-cheap cards - one of those has repeatedly crashed my Smash 3DS save data several times.

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Wait so is the one I linked in the OP falls into that category ?

MrPanic said:

I think you could go over 32gb if you format those bigger sd cards in a particular way.

The sd card you linked works perfectly btw.

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OOoh ok thanks!

 

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DownGrader

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• May 4, 2015

• #6

BasilZero said:

Wait so is the one I linked in the OP falls into that category ?

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No, I mean the ones which made by unknown manufacturer or being bundled with some B-grade electronics. Your one is pretty damn good.

 

BasilZero

Member

• May 4, 2015

• #7

DownGrader said:

No, I mean the ones which made by unknown manufacturer or being bundled with some B-grade electronics. Your one is pretty damn good.

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Oh I see. Yeah I make sure I only buy New and from brands I trust. I love SanDisk so hopefully no issues ;p. Thanks again!