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Archives for October 2015

PS4 - a few questions
Hi, Do you think the PS4 consoles will go down in price after Xmas, or does it not work like that? What's happened in previous Christmas's or with other consoles? I would like to buy, but not in any desperate hurry, so could wait after Xmas if I'm going to save a decent amount of money? On a related note, I have seen…
minecraft story mode warning (for parents)
I have put for parents in the title as I am sure adults playing this will be more savvy. My eight year old downloaded the minecraft story free trial episode one, he asked me if he could spend his money on episode two (he knows to ask before he spends anything). He brought episode two and it downloaded. However when he went…
Charger recommendations for PS4
Just bought a PS4 for DS for Xmas and would like to get a charger unit for it. A few I've seen have said the controllers must be removed when fully charged but I want one that the controller can be left on. Can anyone recommend any please. Thanks.
Nick's free game of the week: Alpha Attack
Click the link to play the game: Alpha Attack Let us what score you managed to get on this game. Don't forget if you have a suggestion for a game and want to see it in the Moneysaving tip email [EMAIL="freegame@moneysavingexpert.com"]freegame@moneysavingexpert.com[/EMAIL] or let me know what kind of games are your…
Buying a Playstation 4
Hi all My partner would like a Playstation 4, where is the cheapest place to buy one please?
Thanks Amazon!
Preordered Assassins Syndicate - The Rooks Edition from Amazon for £54.99. Price charged on dispatch: £42.00. Saving £12.99. Now that is money saving!! P.S. Must say that so far it seems a much better game than some of their previous ones! Nice to be able to play between two characters both of which have different styles.
Best way to sell / trade in games?
Hi guys, Did a little search on this but not alot came up and nothing recent. I bought an xbox from ebay for my son for christmas and with it I got loads of games that are 15/18 rated. No good for my son so planning to sell them off and recoup some of the outlay. I have 28 games in total to sell off. I put them all in Cex…
Gamertags/PSN names?
I'm one of those sad people with both a PS4 and an Xbone, so let's share tags! Xbox: I Ricardinho I PSN: crispyduck1988
Game of the week: Cuboy Quest
Click the link to play the game: Cuboy Quest Let us know what score you managed to get on this game. Don't forget if you have a suggestion for a game and want to see it in the Moneysaving tip email [EMAIL="freegame@moneysavingexpert.com"]freegame@moneysavingexpert.com[/EMAIL] or let me know what kind of games are your…
PS4 / PSN Dispute with Sony - advice?
Hi all. A little help and advice would really be appreciated here please. A couple of weeks ago I bought the Driveclub full game upgrade from PS+ edition. I had initially downloaded the PS+ version, but never played it, but saw a great price for the upgrade on the PlayStation Store and decided to take the plunge. Anyway,…
which gaming headset for a teen?
ds has asked for a gaming headset for xmas but I haven't got a clue what I should be looking for and wether its worth paying more for a better set though don't want to be paying £100+ any recommendations for a teen playing on ps4? thanks
Free game of the week: 3 Little Heroes
Click the link to play the game: 3 Little Heroes Don't forget if you have a suggestion for a game and want to see it in the Moneysaving tip email [EMAIL="freegame@moneysavingexpert.com"]freegame@moneysavingexpert.com[/EMAIL] or let me know what kind of games are your favourite. [threadbanner]box[/threadbanner]
Price of games now!
So I excitedly looked at pre-ordering Fallout 4 and Assassins Creed Syndicate for Xbox1, 69.99 and 79.99. So thats £150 for 2 games...:eek: back in the day you could get a console for that! Its lucky then I wont be buying SW Battlefront after playing the beta....
Game of the Week: Cheez Huntr
Click the link to play the game: Cheez Huntr Don't forget if you have a suggestion for a game and want to see it in the Moneysaving tip email [EMAIL="freegame@moneysavingexpert.com"]freegame@moneysavingexpert.com[/EMAIL] or let me know what kind of games are your favourite. [threadbanner]box[/threadbanner]
New laptop for 10 yr old who plays Minecraft?
Hello I'd really appreciate some help with choosing a laptop for my son who has saved up £400 to buy himself a laptop. He will use it for Minecraft etc, web browsing and school work. Do I need one with a dedicated graphics card and how much memory and hard-drive should I look out for? I've been looking at Lenovo Z50 and…
Which gaming PC?
I am looking to buy a gaming PC for my son, it will have to be an already built system as I know very little about them. I saw the Lenovo Erazer X310 in John Lewis for £799 but contacted Overclockers for any similar priced PCs in stock with better specs who then directed me to "Ignition Express" Core i5 4460 GeForce GTX…
http://gamevouchersuk.co.uk/
Hi Can anyone tell me if this site is safe to buy from anyone used it .
MSE Fraser's Free Game of the Week: Lint
Click the link to play the game: Lint Don't forget if you have a suggestion for a game and want to see it in the Moneysaving tip email [EMAIL="freegame@moneysavingexpert.com"]freegame@moneysavingexpert.com[/EMAIL] or let me know what kind of games are your favourite.

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
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
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
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 low-income 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.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
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
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
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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