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Archives for December 2013

Is PlayStation Plus worth it?
I'm waiting to receive my PS4 (arriving in mid Jan!) and have seen several references to 'PlayStation Plus'. £40 for a years subscription seems reasonable if there are half decent games on offer. Does anybody use it? Are the features worth the cost? KS :)
Where and When to buy PS4
Hi, Im looking to buy a PS4. I haven't reserved one and I dont mind waiting a few weeks for one to come in stock. Can anyone recommend a decent website or bundle? I want to keep the price low so ideally would like to buy the console + 1 game. another question. Do people think the price will be lower or better bundles…
RATE! Dead Rising 3
I liked the rate thread on Ryse so thought i would steal it. I am currently playing it and not normally a fan of the zombie games but quite enjoying this on the One.
PS4 web connectivity issue:
Hey all, I got a PS4 for Christmas, it quite happily connected to my parents internet, but now, I have returned to my own house and it wont connect to mines. My issue I believe is that I solely depend on my mobile hotspot for my internet, which I tether to my laptop and tablet. I've seen others post online saying they've…
xbox 360 / xbox one joining party
Slightly confused title as I am asking on behalf of my son! Two of his friends have now got xbox ones. He has an xbox 360 with the live gold membership. Can he now not talk to any of his friends who have xbox ones? He says he can send them typed messages but cannot talk to them. Is this correct or is he doing something…
Happy gaming lady
I got Kingdom Hearts 1.5 for Christmas, and got so excited I've bought myself a KH t-shirt from Qwertee. This makes me very happy :) Anyone else a KH fan? HBS x
Buying FIFA 14 coins for my son on PS3
Just thought I would run this past you knowledgable lot. I would like to buy my son 200000 coins to buy a "dream team" (?) I'll be using my own card to purchase these(and being a parent amateur) so really need to know the usual and by the nature of my question you can tell I dont really know much about this sort of…
Free Left 4 Dead 2 on PC - Today Only
Sorry if this is against forum rules. It's not for advertising or anything. Steam always do holiday sales, but they just put this up there so Left 4 Dead 2 will be free for one day only. I've already bought it. Bit dated now, but still good fun http://store.steampowered.com/news/12151/
ps3 hard drive question?
hi guys i was tempted to buy the ps4 for my lad this year for christmas but decided against it as he's only 7 and just started playing the old gran turismo game earlier this year, ive had the ps3 since they came out back in 05 i think but it died on me a few weeks ago with ylod and ive been heating it up but its really…
Chances of a sale on Xbox one games after Christmas?
Odds anyone?
Gta v 33% off
Just got a email from xbox and they are saying gta v is 33% off if anyone is intrested :) http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-gb/Product/GTA-V/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802545408a7?nosplash=1&CID=EMEA_CRM_Xbox_1079300_24122013_97601_body_intro_cta_1_alias
RATE!! Ryse - Son Of Rome
Hi so ive been playing Ryse on the xbox one and i think it is an amazing game so far. What do you guys think?
Anyone want to buy a PS4 near gravesend?
Hi, Earlier I reserved a PS4 to buy at gravesend Argos. I now no longer need the reservation. Anyone who wants to buy one today and is willing to travel to Argos in gravesend I will give the reservation number. Would be a shame on Xmas eve for it not to be used. It is £399.99 and comes with killzone.
Decent earphones for gaming:
Hey, firstly, I am aware of a thread a few down from this concerning gaming headsets, that is not what I am looking for. I have been reading a few reviews of earbud style earphones that I can plug into the controller of a Dualshock 4 (PS4 controller). Right now, microphone support isn't really needed, I'm more of a…
microsoft points no longer sold
hi about 4 weeks ago I bought Microsoft points in Tesco for xmas but when I was in game this week I heard the salesman say they no longer sell them but it's cash for cash to use on xbox. Can the Microsoft points still be used?
Computer types comparasement website, but not for prices
Do you know the name of a website to compare computers features, like memories and so on? I don't mean price comparasement website. Please let me know.
PS Plus 2013
http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblogeurope/11448366794/sizes/k/ Thought it was interesting to see what was given on ps plus through this year.
Gaming headphones?
Is it possible to find a reasonable set of headphones (with mic) for around £50? Or is that stretching it a bit too far? I am utterly clueless. My husband plays Eve online and has broken his headphones. He's got a fair bit for Christmas already so I don't want to spend too much, but if I can get a reasonable set for around…
Forza 4
My son has asked for this for Xmas on xbox . Just gone to get it but not sure whether I need a steering wheel as well or you can just use the normal controller. Sorry but no idea how you play these games! Thanks for any info :)
Game store, epic deals
This weeks epic deal is Assassins Creed, Black Flag only £22.49. Got 2 instore today.

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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
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Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
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Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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