Hacking Question What version is compatible with Micro SDXC (128GB)?

[Zris96]

I'm planning to buy a 128gb micro SDXC... I've searching on Google about the compatible version of the firmware but the only thing I found is things like "You need to update your console to use it"... so, any of you know which version is required to use this kind of micro SD?

 

[Kubas_inko]

all.
Just format it to fat32

 

[Reploid]

Yes, when you updating with sdxc inside, you'll also get compability patch. But force your sdxc to fat32 format is a good workaround.

 

[Zris96]

So, no matter my firmware update, I only need to format the micro SD to FAT32?

 

[Reploid]

So, no matter my firmware update, I only need to format the micro SD to FAT32?

If you don't want to update for one reason or another (like jailbreaking), yes, this is the way to go.

 

[BelmontSlayer]

So, no matter my firmware update, I only need to format the micro SD to FAT32?

Yes, Windows won't let you do it so download and use Rufus.

 

[Naxster]

What do we do if a game is larger than 4GB? It won't fit the Fat32 since it's max file size is 4GB :/

 

[souler92]

What do we do if a game is larger than 4GB? It won't fit the Fat32 since it's max file size is 4GB :/

well its limited to 4gb per file, i guess if 1 game larger then 4 gb it would have that file in multiple sections?

 

[Naxster]

well its limited to 4gb per file, i guess if 1 game larger then 4 gb it would have that file in multiple sections?

I really hope so!

 

[LysergCooltyp]

What do we do if a game is larger than 4GB? It won't fit the Fat32 since it's max file size is 4GB :/

None of the game files are bigger than 4GB so that's not an issue.

 

[Naxster]

None of the game files are bigger than 4GB so that's not an issue.

Are you sure? I found that Super Mario Odessey is like 5.5GB :/

 

[LysergCooltyp]

Are you sure? I found that Super Mario Odessey is like 5.5GB :/

I'm sure. The total game size is bigger than 4GB but not a single file exceeds 4GB and that's the only thing that matters.

 

[Ericthegreat]

Are you sure? I found that Super Mario Odessey is like 5.5GB :/

Well atmosphere I'm guessing will let you update your emunand, so this won't be a problem?

 

[Kubas_inko]

Games is XXGb big, but Switch will split it into 4Gb chunks.

 

[Ericthegreat]

Games is XXGb big, but Switch will split it into 4Gb chunks.

Well that doesn't matter I don't know how switch works, but you cannot put a file bigger then 4 gb on fat32, the question is, is the nro file itself over 4 gb?

 

[Kubas_inko]

Well that doesn't matter I don't know how switch works, but you cannot put a file bigger then 4 gb on fat32, the question is, is the nro file itself over 4 gb?

Which NRO are you talking about?

 

[Naxster]

I'm sure. The total game size is bigger than 4GB but not a single file exceeds 4GB and that's the only thing matters.

Well atmosphere I'm guessing will let you update your emunand, so this won't be a problem?

Well then that's even better!
I hope that a 128GB MicroSD will be enough for some games
I'm thinking to buy this one: 128GB SanDisk Ultra MicroSDXC Class 10.

Do you think it would be enough? Or should I get at least 200GB?

 

[saneatsu]

Guys as LysergCooltyp said:

I'm sure. The total game size is bigger than 4GB but not a single file exceeds 4GB and that's the only thing matters.

Fat32 filesystems ONLY care about the file size limit when it comes to individual files.

When you download a game from the eShop it’s really downloading a bunch of separate files. Since it would be rather rediculous to have a single file that’s 4gb in size you should be fine until atmosphere comes out. Then you should get the patch.

As for why no single large file? That’s because any interruption in the connection could result in the corruption of said file.

That combined with how long verification of said file would take would increase download times, especially if you have to download that file multiple times.

Odds are they split the game into smaller chunks of files that downloaded, then verified by some hash, then extracted.

However OPs question is a good one and will be added to the FAQ.

 

[LysergCooltyp]

Well then that's even better!
I hope that a 128GB MicroSD will be enough for some games
I'm thinking to buy this one: 128GB SanDisk Ultra MicroSDXC Class 10.

Do you think it would be enough? Or should I get at least 200GB?

200GB is still heavily overpriced. Unless you get one during a decent sale, 128GB will be enough for a while.

 

[windhazard]

Currently on Amazon Germany, Sandisk A1 128GB costs 40€ while the 200GB is 56€ so the € per GB is even lower than the 128GB. 256GB is about 120€ though and totally not worth it.