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Buying guides

No fluff — just the stuff we end up explaining across the counter every week. Consoles, pre-owned games, tabletop and cards, in plain English.

PS5, Xbox Series X or Switch: which console should you buy? Latest

PS5, Xbox Series X or Switch: which console should you buy?

Three very different machines, three very different reasons to own them. A plain-English guide to picking the right one for how you actually play.
Boxed, loose or CIB? Pre-owned game condition explained

Boxed, loose or CIB? Pre-owned game condition explained

The words on a pre-owned listing decide what turns up in the jiffy bag. Here is exactly what each one means before you buy. Five co-op board games to start your game night

Five co-op board games to start your game night

No knives-out competition required. These co-operative games put everyone on the same side against the board. Pokémon or Magic: a beginner’s guide to card lots

Pokémon or Magic: a beginner’s guide to card lots

Two of the biggest trading card games in the world, two very different vibes. Where to start if you are buying your first lot. Retro consoles worth collecting in 2026

Retro consoles worth collecting in 2026

Nostalgia is one thing, but some old machines are genuinely worth owning. What holds up, and what to check before you buy. The best local co-op games for two on the sofa

The best local co-op games for two on the sofa

Same room, same sofa, one shared screen. The couch co-op games that are still worth a night in.