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Xbox Series X or Series S: do you still need the disc drive?
If you buy games on disc, yes: on Microsoft's terms you need a console with a drive to claim a digital licence, and the licence lasts only while you keep the disc. On 02/10/2026 the Series X with a drive was £669.90 at John Lewis, about £85 more than its Digital Edition, and the Series S 1 TB £519 at Currys.
iPhone Air vs iPhone 17: which is the better buy?
On 19/09/2026 the iPhone Air was £799 at Currys, Amazon and Argos: £100 less than the iPhone 17 and £300 under Apple's own price. Buy the Air for the bigger, lighter phone; pay the extra £100 for the iPhone 17 if you want the ultra wide camera, longer battery life and a SIM slot.
Back Market vs Amazon Renewed: which is cheaper?
Back Market was cheaper on 8 of the 11 refurbished phones both sold on 17/09/2026, by up to £182.74, and Amazon Renewed on the other 3. Both put a year of cover behind the phone, so compare the same grade at both, and check the new price before you buy.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro: is the Pro worth it in the UK?
The PS5 Pro earns its premium on a 4K TV with games made for it; for everyone else a PS5 Slim plays the same games for less, and a refurbished console is not always the cheaper one.
musicMagpie or Back Market: which is better for phones?
Both give you a year of warranty; the real differences are who did the work, how long you have to change your mind, and what the grade words mean, and those decide which shop suits you more than any single price does.
iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16e: which is cheaper to own?
The iPhone 16e is the cheaper phone to buy new, but a refurbished iPhone 16 often lands close to a new 16e, and that is the comparison worth making before you decide.
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