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Looking to get a 128GB micro SD card for my new 3DS. What are the recommended brands. I was looking at a Samsung Evo+

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It works great, and for a good price. Just be sure to format it to a 64kb cluster size or you may eventually run into issues.

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ih8ih8sn0w said:
It works great, and for a good price. Just be sure to format it to a 64kb cluster size or you may eventually run into issues.

I thought it was supposed to be in 32k cluster size?

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SaltyMcSalterson said:
I thought it was supposed to be in 32k cluster size?

32kb cluster size is for smaller sd cards. 64kb reduces boot times, and gives less errors with larger cards.

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ih8ih8sn0w said:
32kb cluster size is for smaller sd cards. 64kb reduces boot times, and gives less errors with larger cards.

ok thanks

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ok thanks

No problem

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if you buy on ebay or amazon, get it from the bestbuy ebay or amazon store. 100% legit evo cards come from them.

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nero99 said:
if you buy on ebay or amazon, get it from the bestbuy ebay or amazon store. 100% legit evo cards come from them.

I'd recommend this too. Plenty of sellers try to sell fake cards on eBay

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