microSD cards: how much storage for a retro console?

Linux models boot from a microSD card: the RG35XX, RG34XX and RG CubeXX even have two slots, one for the system and one for games, which makes updates easier. Supported cards go up to 512 GB.

Android models have 128 GB (or more) of fast internal storage and accept a microSD card up to 2 TB.

Which card to choose? A branded card, class A1 or A2 and U3, avoids slowdowns. Use a quality card for the system: it determines how reliable the console is. For 8 to 32-bit games, 64 GB is plenty; for PSP, Dreamcast or GameCube, aim for 256 GB or more.

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