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We\u2019ve griped long enough about the ballooning install sizes of the latest AAA games, but complaining won\u2019t slow the trend. Without some miraculous development in data compression technology, the only remedy today is to buy extra storage. Xbox Series X and S gamers have had it the roughest with the exorbitant markups on its proprietary storage cards, but regular discounts are starting to make them a little more affordable. For example, Seagate\u2019s 1TB Storage Expansion Card<\/strong> is down to $125.99 at Amazon ($94 off)<\/a>, which is the lowest price we\u2019ve seen so far. The 2TB card is also on sale<\/strong> for $249.99 ($110 off) at Amazon<\/a>, which is only $20 more than its all-time low.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Seagate\u2019s storage expansion cards are officially licensed by Microsoft, and until recently<\/a>, they were the only ones you could buy. Unlike traditional external SSDs, the expansion cards support Xbox\u2019s speedy NVME-based Velocity Architecture to enable quicker data streaming and features like Quick Resume, so it\u2019s the only type of storage you can use to play games designed for the Series X \/ S. Yeah, sure, you could supplement the console\u2019s 1TB or 512GB of internal storage with a standard external SSD to store extra games and move them back and forth whenever you need, but that\u2019s eventually going to wear on heavier gamers. Even with 2TB of the fast stuff, I\u2019m constantly reshuffling my library to make room for new 100GB-plus titles and massive updates<\/a> that can stonewall my immediate gaming plans. Today\u2019s deal marks a great opportunity to find some relief.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gearing up for poolside weather or beachfront fun this summer? The Ultimate Ears<\/strong> Wonderboom 3<\/strong> could be the ideal Bluetooth speaker to bring with you. It\u2019s IP67 water resistant and floatable, and with a max 87-decibel output, it gets pretty loud for its size. The black model with white trim is going for $69.99 ($30 off) at Amazon<\/a> and Best Buy<\/a> \u2014 its second-best price to date \u2014 while the pink<\/a>, gray<\/a>, and blue<\/a> variants can be had for around $76 ($24 off) via the same retailers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n