Today, you can grab the limited edition 20th Anniversary Xbox controller on sale. And, Walmart has posted its Memorial Day Sales early with good deals across several categories. There are definitely some tech deals worth grabbing now, including the Klipsch Promedia 2.1 multimedia speakers, an extremely powerful Lenovo Legion 7 gaming laptop, a 58" Hisense 4K Roku TV for under $300 and more. And, check out deals on MicroSD cards for Switch, gaming chairs, and more.
This limited edition Xbox controller has become harder to find over the last few months. Most retailers will only have it available for in-store pickup, but you can order it for shipping today at Walmart. And, it's on sale too, discounted from $69.99 down to $63.99. This design celebrates 20 years of Xbox, with a nostalgic transparent design and hues of the classic Xbox green.
If you pick up an Xbox controller, or you already have a few layin around the house, you'll definitely be in need of some AA batteries. As part of Best Buy's deal of the day today, you can grab a 24 pack of AA batteries at a discount! It's not much, but if you stock up, you'll be good to go for months of gaming. And, AAA batteries are also on sale for any other devices you may have that regularly run out of juice.
Update: This is the newer model with wireless Bluetooth streaming.
The Klipsch Promedia 2.1 speakers have been around for over 2 decades, but it's still considered one of the best computer speakers under $200. It's normally listed for $169.99, but today Walmart has it for only $89, a 48% savings. This THX-certified speaker set includes two satellite speakers with 3/4" soft dome tweeter with 3” midrange drivers and a 6.5" 200W powered subwoofer for some intense bass.
You'd be hard pressed to find a 58"-60" TV for $300 anywhere else. Despite the low price tag, this TV offers some solid features like a full-array LED backlight and built-in Roku Smart TV.
For many of you who have been patiently waiting for the LG Evo C2 42" 4K OLED TV, now you can rejoice. The majority of the 2022 Evo C2 lineup had been released earlier in the year, but for whatever reason LG had decided to hold off on its new 42" size until now. This highly anticipated TV is finally orderable on Amazon and ships immediately. The 42" replaces LG's 48" as its smallest 4K OLED TV on the market. It performs just as well as its larger sized siblings as a gaming TV, but where it really shines is as a gaming monitor for your PC.
Walmart is offering a manufacturer refurbished Oculus Quest 2 VR headset for $100 off the MSRP of buying a new Quest 2. The best thing about this headset (besides the discounted price) is the fact that it includes the same 1 year Oculus warranty as if you were to buy it new. Reviews have reported that theses refurbished models look identical to a new unit, with no cosmetic or functional imperfections whatsoever. The only problem is that Walmart doesn't carry many in stock; it's almost always unavailable.
Whether it be streaming on Twitch or video conferencing on Zoom, you certainly don't want to be stuck with a fuzzy video feed. Luckily, this 1080p camera from Logitech is a perfect option, and it's only $52 today. It clips to the top of your monitor, making for an easy setup, and your viewers will be thanking you for the crisp, clear image quality.
This might be the lowest price we've ever seen for an Alienware x15 with an RTX 3070 GPU. The Alienware x15 is a newer, thinner redesign of the m15. In fact, it's the thinnest Alienware laptop ever. Because it hasn't been around as long, it's harder to find a good deal on it. This particular config comes well equipped with an 11th gen Intel Core i7-11800H CPU, RTX 3070 GPU with a TDP rating of 110W (with dynamic boost), 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. There's even a coupon code that drops the price by another $100.
Adata manufactures this XPG "Xenia" laptop, and it's actually well rated for its build quality and performance, especially for its price point. This particular model boasts an RTX 3070 with a TDP rating of 145W. That is the highest TDP one can achieve with a mobile RTX 3070 GPU, which means that performance-wise this laptop should be at or near the top of the pack. It's paired with a 15" 2560x1440 display, Intel Core i7 CPU, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.
This particular Lenovo Legion 7 laptop sports an RTX 3080 GPU with a TDP rating of 165W with dynamic boost. That's the best mobile GPU you can find, anywhere, and thus the Legion 7 is one of the most powerful gaming laptops on the market. It's paired with an equally powerful AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX processor and a 16" 2560x1600 display.
You won't find an RTX 3060 equipped gaming PC for cheaper at the moment. This HP Pavilion gaming PC comes pre-installed with a 10th gen Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD. The RTX 3060 is about 20% faster than the RTX 2060 SUPER and is on par with the RTX 2070. That means it handles 1080p gaming beautifully and has the chops to take on 1440p and VR gaming as well.
This stylish white gaming chair from AKRacing is $120 off today only at Best Buy. It's very customizable, with adjustable armrests, headrest, and back angle for maximum comfort. And, it looks good too, with premium leather on the back and front. There is a full 180 degree recline feature, so you can find the right angle for your sweet spot.
512GB will go a long way on your Nintendo Switch, and you can save huge on the 512GB MicroSD card from SanDisk today. Usually clocking in at $229.99, today the 512GB option is just $99.99. It's easy to format with your Nintendo Switch, and you'll have enough storage to probably last the rest of the console's lifetime. Or, for an even cheaper option, you can grab the 128GB option for $29.99.
A blast from the past -- this Legend of Zelda Game and Watch toy is about 8 buck cheaper today at Amazon. It comes preloaded with Zelda 1, Zelda 2, and Link's Awakening, along with some other fun features you'll only find on this Game and Watch.
Currently this very popular newly released LEGO set is only available on Amazon; it's currently sold out at the LEGO Store. The delivery estimate says 1-2 months, but you'll very likely receive the item well before that. This is a very fun build; the 1,222 brick count means that it will last you a decent amount of time and the final design is definitely worth displaying amongst your LEGO collection. We built this model ourselves and loved it.
Nintendo Switch compatible
This is a great card for your Nintendo Switch storage. The console only comes with 32GB of built-in storage. Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, for example, already takes up 14GB of storage by itself. The Samsung EVO Select is faster than your average Micro SDXC card (including the Nintendo branded ones) so it's also a great choice for devices that can take advantage of its faster speed, like a phone or camera.
This is the lowest price ever for an excellent board game with tons of replayability. This is a pretty complex board game that involves up to 5 players cooperating AND competing amongst each other to make Mars a a habitable planet by raising the temperature, the oxygen level, and the ocean coverage. Average playtime session is about 2 hours long. This is one of the best economic strategy games around and well worth the price, especially with this nearly 50% price drop.
The Alienware AW2521H is normally a very expensive monitor; it currently sells for $679.99 from Dell direct. This is the ultimate FPS gamer monitor. It boasts a 25" display with 1080p resolution, a blazing fast 360Hz refresh rate over DisplayPort, 1ms gtg response time, and G-SYNC certification. The IPS panel features a 99% sRGB color space and wide viewing angles. There's even a 4-port USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub for your peripherals.
Update: The ASUS ROG STRIX model is pricier than the other two offerings at $999.99, but that's because the STRIX is considered the best of the best of the RTX 30 series cards. It offers a significally OC'ed 1935MHz boost clock and, thanks to an extremely beefy heatsink, one of the lowest noise profiles of any RTX 3080.
These are easily the best prices we've seen for an RTX 3080 video card since launch. At this price point, the RTX 3080 is a better value than the 3080 Ti, which costs at least $250 more at reputable vendors. The performance gap between the 3080 and 3080 Ti is about 3%, hardly noticeable. The 3080 is significantly more powerful than the previous generation's flagship RTX 2080 SUPER. This is the card you want to get if you plan to game at 4K.
If you want to upgrade your PS5's internal storage without compromising on speed, any old SSD just won't cut it. You'll want to pick up an PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 solid state drive with a rated 5,500MB/s read speed. All of these SSDs fill all the requirements for the PS5 and have a price tag under $130. Some of the drives may not include a built-in heatsink. A heatsink is recommended, so make sure you get a cheap $10 PS5-compatible heatsink on Amazon.
The Arcade1Up Street Figher II cabinet is a 3:4 replica of the arcade original, making it approximately 4 feet tall. That said, a matching riser is included which raises the height by another 1 foot, giving you the option of both sitting and standing play. Also included is a light-up marquee, light-up deck protector, and matching stool. If you don't have a buddy around to play with, you can hop onto the live WiFi (no subscription required) to play with other remote Arcade1Up players. A total of 12 games are pre-loaded.
Save $5 off any game at the eShop with this digital gift card from Amazon. Use it to pick up rarely discounted favorites like Super Smash Bros Ultimate or Metroid Dread, recent new releases like Kirby and the Forgotten Land or Triangle Strategy, or DLC like the new one for Animal Crossing: New Horizon. Or you can just hold onto the card and use it during the next eShop sale, since it stacks with instant discounts.
If you've been looking for a game to keep you busy for dozens of hours on end, Elden Ring is your answer. Elden Ring has been critically acclaimed just about everywhere and we also gave the game a 10/10 score here at IGN. Elden Ring is a very difficult game to master and it will test your patience and resolve, just like From Software's Dark Souls and Demon's Souls titles.
Factor in the gift card and you're basically paying $255. The Alienware S5000 gaming chair is produced by Vertagear and is modeled after Vertagear's best selling model, the SL-5000. This chair features a breathable PVC leather upholstery with extra dense foam padding, included neck rest and lumbar pillows, adjustable seat height, tilt, and recline (up to 140 degrees), adjustable armrests, 360-degree swivel, and 260-pound weight rating.
The RTX 3060 is no slouch; its performance is superior to the RTX 2060 SUPER and almost matches the RTX 2070 SUPER in some games. It will easily handle all of your games at up to 1440p. If that's all you need, you'll still save almost $200 compared to the price of the RTX 3070 config. It's paired with a AMD Ryzen 7 5800 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD.
The RTX 3080 is way more powerful than the previous generation's best video card, the RTX 2080 Ti, and is the best recommended video card for 4K gaming. The RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 3090 are the only cards that are (very slightly) more powerful, but they cost hundreds of dollars more. The RTX 3080 is paired with an AMD Ryzen 7 5900 CPU, which is still one of the best processors out there, whether it be for gaming or for workstation purposes. It's been upgraded with liquid cooling as well. The rig is ready to go out of the box with 16GB of DD4-3200MHz RAM and a generously sized 1TB M.2 PCIe NVME SSD. Don't worry, even the power supply is up to snuff with an ample 1000W rating.
This ASUS Vivobook laptop has one of the best laptop displays we've seen, especially at this really low price. The 14" OLED display sports a 16:10 WGXGA+ (2880x1800) resolution with a 100% DCI-P3 color range and Pantone color calibration. It's paired with an Intel Core i5 processor, Intel Iris Xe graphics, 8GB RAM, and 256GB SSD. It even has a Thunderbolt 4 port.
This is far and away the lowest price we have ever seen for a prebuilt gaming PC equipped with an RTX 3060 Ti GPU. Once you hit the product page, you'll have to select "RTX 3060" for $250 and a "500W Power Supply) for $50. You can buy the system as is, or you can choose to add a few more choice upgrades. You certainly have leeway with this super cheap price.
The new for 2022 HP OMEN 45L features a much larger chassis and three intake fans for better airflow compared to its predecessor. It also features a beefy 240mm liquid cooling system externally above the case dubbed the "Cryo Chamber". That allows for cooling that rivals enthusiast DIY systems. You'll be able to do just about anything with the amount of power this PC offers, thanks to the best-in-class Intel Core i7-12700K Alder Lake processor and an RTX 3080 GPU.
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Xbox Wireless Controller 20th Anniversary Special Edition
This limited edition Xbox controller has become harder to find over the last few months. Most retailers will only have it available for in-store pickup, but you can order it for shipping today at Walmart. And, it's on sale too, discounted from $69.99 down to $63.99. This design celebrates 20 years of Xbox, with a nostalgic transparent design and hues of the classic Xbox green.
Save on AA and AAA Energizer Batteries
If you pick up an Xbox controller, or you already have a few layin around the house, you'll definitely be in need of some AA batteries. As part of Best Buy's deal of the day today, you can grab a 24 pack of AA batteries at a discount! It's not much, but if you stock up, you'll be good to go for months of gaming. And, AAA batteries are also on sale for any other devices you may have that regularly run out of juice.
Klipsch Promedia 2.1ch Computer Speakers
Update: This is the newer model with wireless Bluetooth streaming.
The Klipsch Promedia 2.1 speakers have been around for over 2 decades, but it's still considered one of the best computer speakers under $200. It's normally listed for $169.99, but today Walmart has it for only $89, a 48% savings. This THX-certified speaker set includes two satellite speakers with 3/4" soft dome tweeter with 3” midrange drivers and a 6.5" 200W powered subwoofer for some intense bass.
Walmart+ Members Get Exclusive Access to PlayStation 5 and More During Walmart+ Weekend
Hisense 58" 4K Roku TV for $298
You'd be hard pressed to find a 58"-60" TV for $300 anywhere else. Despite the low price tag, this TV offers some solid features like a full-array LED backlight and built-in Roku Smart TV.
New 42" LG Evo C2 4K OLED Gaming TV
For many of you who have been patiently waiting for the LG Evo C2 42" 4K OLED TV, now you can rejoice. The majority of the 2022 Evo C2 lineup had been released earlier in the year, but for whatever reason LG had decided to hold off on its new 42" size until now. This highly anticipated TV is finally orderable on Amazon and ships immediately. The 42" replaces LG's 48" as its smallest 4K OLED TV on the market. It performs just as well as its larger sized siblings as a gaming TV, but where it really shines is as a gaming monitor for your PC.
Oculus Quest 2 VR Headset (Refurb with Warranty)
Walmart is offering a manufacturer refurbished Oculus Quest 2 VR headset for $100 off the MSRP of buying a new Quest 2. The best thing about this headset (besides the discounted price) is the fact that it includes the same 1 year Oculus warranty as if you were to buy it new. Reviews have reported that theses refurbished models look identical to a new unit, with no cosmetic or functional imperfections whatsoever. The only problem is that Walmart doesn't carry many in stock; it's almost always unavailable.
Logitech Pro Stream 1080p Webcam
Whether it be streaming on Twitch or video conferencing on Zoom, you certainly don't want to be stuck with a fuzzy video feed. Luckily, this 1080p camera from Logitech is a perfect option, and it's only $52 today. It clips to the top of your monitor, making for an easy setup, and your viewers will be thanking you for the crisp, clear image quality.
Alienware x15 RTX 3070 Gaming Laptop for $1599.99
This might be the lowest price we've ever seen for an Alienware x15 with an RTX 3070 GPU. The Alienware x15 is a newer, thinner redesign of the m15. In fact, it's the thinnest Alienware laptop ever. Because it hasn't been around as long, it's harder to find a good deal on it. This particular config comes well equipped with an 11th gen Intel Core i7-11800H CPU, RTX 3070 GPU with a TDP rating of 110W (with dynamic boost), 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. There's even a coupon code that drops the price by another $100.
XPG 15" Intel i7 RTX 3070 Gaming Laptop for $1599
Adata manufactures this XPG "Xenia" laptop, and it's actually well rated for its build quality and performance, especially for its price point. This particular model boasts an RTX 3070 with a TDP rating of 145W. That is the highest TDP one can achieve with a mobile RTX 3070 GPU, which means that performance-wise this laptop should be at or near the top of the pack. It's paired with a 15" 2560x1440 display, Intel Core i7 CPU, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.
Lenovo Legion 7 16" RTX 3080 Gaming Laptop
This particular Lenovo Legion 7 laptop sports an RTX 3080 GPU with a TDP rating of 165W with dynamic boost. That's the best mobile GPU you can find, anywhere, and thus the Legion 7 is one of the most powerful gaming laptops on the market. It's paired with an equally powerful AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX processor and a 16" 2560x1600 display.
HP Pavilion RTX 3060 Gaming PC for $849
You won't find an RTX 3060 equipped gaming PC for cheaper at the moment. This HP Pavilion gaming PC comes pre-installed with a 10th gen Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD. The RTX 3060 is about 20% faster than the RTX 2060 SUPER and is on par with the RTX 2070. That means it handles 1080p gaming beautifully and has the chops to take on 1440p and VR gaming as well.
AKRacing California Gaming Chair for $349
This stylish white gaming chair from AKRacing is $120 off today only at Best Buy. It's very customizable, with adjustable armrests, headrest, and back angle for maximum comfort. And, it looks good too, with premium leather on the back and front. There is a full 180 degree recline feature, so you can find the right angle for your sweet spot.
Save on 512GB and 128GB MicroSD Card for Your Nintendo Switch
512GB will go a long way on your Nintendo Switch, and you can save huge on the 512GB MicroSD card from SanDisk today. Usually clocking in at $229.99, today the 512GB option is just $99.99. It's easy to format with your Nintendo Switch, and you'll have enough storage to probably last the rest of the console's lifetime. Or, for an even cheaper option, you can grab the 128GB option for $29.99.
Nintendo Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda Is 15% Off
A blast from the past -- this Legend of Zelda Game and Watch toy is about 8 buck cheaper today at Amazon. It comes preloaded with Zelda 1, Zelda 2, and Link's Awakening, along with some other fun features you'll only find on this Game and Watch.
LEGO Horizon Forbidden West: Tallneck 76989 Building Kit Only Available on Amazon
Currently this very popular newly released LEGO set is only available on Amazon; it's currently sold out at the LEGO Store. The delivery estimate says 1-2 months, but you'll very likely receive the item well before that. This is a very fun build; the 1,222 brick count means that it will last you a decent amount of time and the final design is definitely worth displaying amongst your LEGO collection. We built this model ourselves and loved it.
Samsung EVO Select 512GB Micro SDXC Card
Nintendo Switch compatible
This is a great card for your Nintendo Switch storage. The console only comes with 32GB of built-in storage. Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, for example, already takes up 14GB of storage by itself. The Samsung EVO Select is faster than your average Micro SDXC card (including the Nintendo branded ones) so it's also a great choice for devices that can take advantage of its faster speed, like a phone or camera.
Terraforming Mars Board Game for $37.44
This is the lowest price ever for an excellent board game with tons of replayability. This is a pretty complex board game that involves up to 5 players cooperating AND competing amongst each other to make Mars a a habitable planet by raising the temperature, the oxygen level, and the ocean coverage. Average playtime session is about 2 hours long. This is one of the best economic strategy games around and well worth the price, especially with this nearly 50% price drop.
Alienware AW2521H 25" 1080p 1ms 360Hz IPS Gaming Monitor for $379.99
The Alienware AW2521H is normally a very expensive monitor; it currently sells for $679.99 from Dell direct. This is the ultimate FPS gamer monitor. It boasts a 25" display with 1080p resolution, a blazing fast 360Hz refresh rate over DisplayPort, 1ms gtg response time, and G-SYNC certification. The IPS panel features a 99% sRGB color space and wide viewing angles. There's even a 4-port USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub for your peripherals.
GeForce RTX 3080 GPU From $879.99 (and ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce RTX 3080 GPU for $999.99)
Update: The ASUS ROG STRIX model is pricier than the other two offerings at $999.99, but that's because the STRIX is considered the best of the best of the RTX 30 series cards. It offers a significally OC'ed 1935MHz boost clock and, thanks to an extremely beefy heatsink, one of the lowest noise profiles of any RTX 3080.
These are easily the best prices we've seen for an RTX 3080 video card since launch. At this price point, the RTX 3080 is a better value than the 3080 Ti, which costs at least $250 more at reputable vendors. The performance gap between the 3080 and 3080 Ti is about 3%, hardly noticeable. The 3080 is significantly more powerful than the previous generation's flagship RTX 2080 SUPER. This is the card you want to get if you plan to game at 4K.
PS5-Compatible 1TB SSD Storage Under $130
If you want to upgrade your PS5's internal storage without compromising on speed, any old SSD just won't cut it. You'll want to pick up an PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 solid state drive with a rated 5,500MB/s read speed. All of these SSDs fill all the requirements for the PS5 and have a price tag under $130. Some of the drives may not include a built-in heatsink. A heatsink is recommended, so make sure you get a cheap $10 PS5-compatible heatsink on Amazon.
Arcade1Up Street Fighter II Big Blue Cabinet
The Arcade1Up Street Figher II cabinet is a 3:4 replica of the arcade original, making it approximately 4 feet tall. That said, a matching riser is included which raises the height by another 1 foot, giving you the option of both sitting and standing play. Also included is a light-up marquee, light-up deck protector, and matching stool. If you don't have a buddy around to play with, you can hop onto the live WiFi (no subscription required) to play with other remote Arcade1Up players. A total of 12 games are pre-loaded.
10% Off $50 Nintendo eShop Gift Card
Save $5 off any game at the eShop with this digital gift card from Amazon. Use it to pick up rarely discounted favorites like Super Smash Bros Ultimate or Metroid Dread, recent new releases like Kirby and the Forgotten Land or Triangle Strategy, or DLC like the new one for Animal Crossing: New Horizon. Or you can just hold onto the card and use it during the next eShop sale, since it stacks with instant discounts.
First Discount on Elden Ring for PS5/PS4
If you've been looking for a game to keep you busy for dozens of hours on end, Elden Ring is your answer. Elden Ring has been critically acclaimed just about everywhere and we also gave the game a 10/10 score here at IGN. Elden Ring is a very difficult game to master and it will test your patience and resolve, just like From Software's Dark Souls and Demon's Souls titles.
Alienware S5000 Gaming Chair
Factor in the gift card and you're basically paying $255. The Alienware S5000 gaming chair is produced by Vertagear and is modeled after Vertagear's best selling model, the SL-5000. This chair features a breathable PVC leather upholstery with extra dense foam padding, included neck rest and lumbar pillows, adjustable seat height, tilt, and recline (up to 140 degrees), adjustable armrests, 360-degree swivel, and 260-pound weight rating.
Alienware Aurora R10 RTX 3060 PC for $1199.99
The RTX 3060 is no slouch; its performance is superior to the RTX 2060 SUPER and almost matches the RTX 2070 SUPER in some games. It will easily handle all of your games at up to 1440p. If that's all you need, you'll still save almost $200 compared to the price of the RTX 3070 config. It's paired with a AMD Ryzen 7 5800 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD.
Alienware Aurora R10 RTX 3080 PC for $1799.99
The RTX 3080 is way more powerful than the previous generation's best video card, the RTX 2080 Ti, and is the best recommended video card for 4K gaming. The RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 3090 are the only cards that are (very slightly) more powerful, but they cost hundreds of dollars more. The RTX 3080 is paired with an AMD Ryzen 7 5900 CPU, which is still one of the best processors out there, whether it be for gaming or for workstation purposes. It's been upgraded with liquid cooling as well. The rig is ready to go out of the box with 16GB of DD4-3200MHz RAM and a generously sized 1TB M.2 PCIe NVME SSD. Don't worry, even the power supply is up to snuff with an ample 1000W rating.
ASUS Vivobook 14" Laptop w/ WQXGA+ OLED Display
This ASUS Vivobook laptop has one of the best laptop displays we've seen, especially at this really low price. The 14" OLED display sports a 16:10 WGXGA+ (2880x1800) resolution with a 100% DCI-P3 color range and Pantone color calibration. It's paired with an Intel Core i5 processor, Intel Iris Xe graphics, 8GB RAM, and 256GB SSD. It even has a Thunderbolt 4 port.
HP Victus RTX 3060 Ti Gaming PC for $925
This is far and away the lowest price we have ever seen for a prebuilt gaming PC equipped with an RTX 3060 Ti GPU. Once you hit the product page, you'll have to select "RTX 3060" for $250 and a "500W Power Supply) for $50. You can buy the system as is, or you can choose to add a few more choice upgrades. You certainly have leeway with this super cheap price.
HP OMEN 45L Intel Core i7 Alder Lake RTX 3080 Gaming PC for $2249.99
The new for 2022 HP OMEN 45L features a much larger chassis and three intake fans for better airflow compared to its predecessor. It also features a beefy 240mm liquid cooling system externally above the case dubbed the "Cryo Chamber". That allows for cooling that rivals enthusiast DIY systems. You'll be able to do just about anything with the amount of power this PC offers, thanks to the best-in-class Intel Core i7-12700K Alder Lake processor and an RTX 3080 GPU.
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