The Roku Streambar SE — the perfect soundbar for a dorm room — is only $80 today
If you're tired of your old TV's lackluster audio and lack of smart TV features, today's the day you'll be able to kill two birds with one stone. The Roku Streambar SE is on sale at Walmart for only $80, which is a $20 markdown from its $100 retail.
Why you should buy the Roku Streambar SE
The Roku Streambar SE is a solid upgrade for TV sound, especially for smaller spaces, and the system's built-in Roku streamer gives you access to hundreds of apps, games, and Roku TV exclusives. Just connect to your TV via HDMI ARC and all component audio (meaning whatever is plugged into your TV) will route audio through the new soundbar.
Ideal for smaller to mid-sized TVs, the Streambar SE delivers crisp-clear vocals and dialogue, so you'll never miss vital plot points. You'll also be able to switch between Movie, Music, and other presets for further fine-tuning.
The Streambar SE must be connected to Wi-Fi in order to access apps and other web features, but the soundbar has a Bluetooth input, too. As a matter of fact, you'll even be able to pair a set of Bluetooth headphones or earbuds to the Streambar SE for private listening!
The Streambar's built-in bass port does a nice job at spotlighting low end performance, but those looking for deep bass will want to pick up a Roku Wireless Bass down the line, or invest in a soundbar that comes with a wireless sub.
Save $20 on the Roku Streambar SE when you purchase right now. We also suggest taking a gander at our lists of the best TV deals, best soundbar deals, and best Walmart deals.
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GameStop hasn't detailed which console configurations will be available at launch, but we can assume the retailer will offer both the standalone console ($449.99) and the Mario Kart World bundle ($499.99), as well as games like Mario Kart World ($79.99) and Switch 2 version of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom ($79.99). We can also anticipate GameStop offering the following accessories: Best Buy As detailed on Best Buy's landing page for the Switch 2, 'most stores will have a limited inventory of systems, games, and accessories for in-store purchase' beginning on June 5th at 12:01AM ET / June 4th at 9:01PM PT. Best Buy has stipulated that it anticipates people lining up ahead of the console's midnight release, including those who previously preordered the standalone console ($449.99) or the Mario Kart World bundle ($499.99) and are showing up for in-store pickup. A number of Switch 2 games and accessories will also be available to purchase online at launch; however, the retailer has specified that it will not be opening online orders for the console itself during launch week. Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller ($84.99) Nintendo Switch 2 Camera ($54.99) Hori's Piranha Plant Camera ($59.99) Joy-Con 2 Wheel Set ($24.99) Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector ($39.99) Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case ($84.99) Samsung's 256GB microSD Express Card ($59.99) Target If you missed the initial preorder window, Target has confirmed that it will offer both the standalone Switch 2 ($449.99) and the Mario Kart World bundle ($499.99) in-store on launch day, with online orders opening in the 'early morning' on June 6th. Consoles will be limited to one per guest, and according to its FAQ, there will be a 'designated queuing location' for customers to line up before stores open on June 5th. 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