Hacking Practical Micro SD size for custom firmware?

[Lethalbuns]

Hi all,

I'm new to the 3DS scene, but not new to console modding, etc.
I have a New 3DS. (the Pokemon 20th anniversary edition one)

I just want to get a feel for how much space is sufficient/practical for a Micro SD card in my N3DS.
I have a 128GB, 64GB, and 16GB Micro SD card.
I also have a Sky3DS+, so that will need one of the SD card, too.

I know "more is always better", but I also hear about the 300 game limits, etc. So what's a practical size that I'll need? It would feel wasteful if I use the 128GB and end up only able to use like 50GB.

Thanks!

 

[hii915]

64 is my ideal size

 

[Deleted User]

in your place, I would place the 128 in the sky(IDK if it would work) and the 64 in the console. I dont think theres a need for more then that for just CIA games, since they weight less then 3DS ones (most of the time)

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but I still use 32 and its enough, 'cause I delete games after completion (with exception of pokemon and other multiplayer non- boring games)

 

[AxelHei]

i had a 64 then upgraded to 128 64 is more reasonable

 

[AmandaRose]

It depends on how many games you plan on playing i have a 32gb card and roundabout 120 games on it which is way more than I need lol but if something new comes out I just delete some games I am finished with and put the new game on

 

[Halvorsen]

Filled up my 64gb and only used about 90 tiles of my Home Menu.
I don't even think 128 is big enough for me.

 

[Lethalbuns]

This is what I'm concerned about. haha

Are you using the SD card to install full retail Cart games as well? I don't think I'll be using it for Cart games at all since I have a Sky3DS+ for that.
Do you think if I don't use it for full cart games, it will still be enough?

 

[Xenosaiga]

A 64GB card is 'Practical' but I use a 128GB. But that's just me. So yeah, each person has a different size best for them.

 

[Halvorsen]

This is what I'm concerned about. haha

Are you using the SD card to install full retail Cart games as well? I don't think I'll be using it for Cart games at all since I have a Sky3DS+ for that.
Do you think if I don't use it for full cart games, it will still be enough?

Yeah, of course. If you're only downloading eShop content, the 16gb is just fine.

 

[peteruk]

64gb is what i voted, as i wrote in another thread, i have 2, 1 is a mirror image of the other (a back up)

 

[Lethalbuns]

Oh that's a great idea! I didn't think of making a duplicate copy if I ever need more space.

It looks like 64GB is the winner. Thank you all for your input!

 

[peteruk]

Oh that's a great idea! I didn't think of making a duplicate copy if I ever need more space.

It looks like 64GB is the winner. Thank you all for your input!

Glad we were able to help, good luck with your purchase, remember to purchase from a reliable source

 

[MattKimura]

It all depends how much of a collector you are, some users like to keep a collection of games they like. I personally switched to 128 GB, since I'm a 3DS enthusiast who likes having as much as possible on one system.