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Claim by 4pm on 18 December

Via Epic Games Store

Hogwarts Legacy, the open-world Harry Potter game (albeit not starring Harry Potter), has just been made completely free on PC via the Epic Games Store. You'll need to claim it by 4pm on Thursday 18 December, then it’s yours to keep forever, even after the offer ends.

This is a modern blockbuster game with an RRP of £50. You can usually find it for cheaper, but notwithstanding it's now FREE, so there's no beating that.

What is the Epic Games Store?

It's a free PC games platform, similar to Steam. You create an account, download its launcher, and can then buy, download or claim games. For years, Epic has been giving away a free game weekly (or more frequently in the run-up to Christmas), and once claimed they stay in your library permanently.

You don’t need a subscription, and there’s no catch – you just need an Epic account.

How to get Hogwarts Legacy for free

If you aren't already signed up to Epic Games, you’ll need to create an account (it’s free).
Download the Epic Games Launcher on your PC. You'll need this to run the game.
Go to the Hogwarts Legacy page either on the Epic Games Store website or in the launcher on your PC. You can find the game by going straight to its store page or by scrolling down to the 'Free Games' section.
Once on the Hogwarts Legacy item page, click 'Get', then click on through and it's yours to keep forever.

If this deal has tempted you into playing more games on PC, it’s worth checking out our Cheap PC Games guide, which explains how to save money using sales, the best site for comparing prices across legit key sellers, and more. Or, if you just want the freebies, then see our guide on how to get paid-for PC games for FREE.

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Beat the price hike (and the pre-hike price too)

In October 2025, Microsoft made the biggest pricing shake-up to its popular Game Pass subscription since the service launched. The PC iteration of Game Pass, PC Game Pass (go figure), was bumped up from £9.99/mth to £13.49/mth, but the good news for PC players is that it remains the best-value of the different Game Pass subscription tiers and a great way to play PC games on the cheap.

And by getting activation keys for Game Pass from outside of Microsoft, you can not only beat the price hike, but the original price too. Oddly, for the PC iteration of Game Pass we could only find three-month subscription keys, but they represent the best savings at over 40%.

If you want just one month of Game Pass for cheaper than the new PC Game Pass going rate, then you can actually just get a Game Pass Ultimate key from the below sites. It only saves you 28%, but grants you access to the console version of Game Pass (which requires an Xbox) and cloud gaming (which lets you play games by streaming them to your PC, TV, phone etc.) - both quite specific uses, but may appeal to some!

Here are the best PC Game Pass deals we've found:

1-month Game Pass Ultimate
Argos*: £12.99 (4% off, higher tier)
Loaded.com*: £12.99 (4% off, higher tier)

3-month PC Game Pass
Shopto.net: £22.85 (44% off)
Loaded.com: £23.79 (41% off)
Argos: £23.99* (41% off)

3-month Game Pass Ultimate
Loaded.com: £31.99 (21% off, higher tier)

6-month Game Pass Ultimate
Loaded.com: £59.99 (27% off, higher tier)

12-month Game Pass Ultimate
Loaded.com: £118.99 (28% off, higher tier)

Below is the new Game Pass tier pricing for every tier that involves PC (see our cheap PC games guide for more info):

PC Game Pass subscription tiers

	Essential	PC	Premium	Ultimate
Price	£6.99/mth	£13.49/mth	£10.99/mth	£22.99/mth
Number of games	50+	400+	200+	500+
Exclusive discounts		✅	✅	✅
EA Play membership (select library of EA games)		✅		✅
Day One releases		✅		✅
Cloud gaming	✅		✅ (shorter wait times)	✅ (shortest wait times, higher resolution)
Xbox (console) Game Pass (requires Xbox console)	✅		✅	✅
Rewards points	Up to 25,000 (worth £25)	Up to 50,000 (worth £50)	Up to 50,000 (worth £50)	Up to 100,000 (worth £100)

MSE says:

Unless you own an Xbox or are particularly interested in cloud gaming (in which case the Ultimate tier may be for you), then it's hard to beat that three-month PC Game Pass deal for value (though if you play less, then dipping in and out of Game Pass on one-month subscriptions could prove cheaper).

It's likely that these heavily discounted prices will increase sooner rather than later, as the current batch of keys are from the 'good old days' of the previous Game Pass pricing, and once those run out then we'll probably see increased (though still discounted) pricing based on the new, heavily hiked, Game Pass price.

So if you're a committed Game Pass user, then it might be worth buying a stack of those keys at this price while it lasts.

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Steam sales dates, price trackers, and play new releases via Game Pass

In terms of sheer volume of games, the PC has no equal, with an unmatched number of indie games, strategy games, and a back-catalogue dating back through the decades, from Doom95 to DOOM: The Dark Ages. MSE Rob's cheap PC games guide shows you how, where and when you can grab cheap games, including:

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For work, gaming, and tight budgets

Cyber Monday is here, with retailers cutting prices across everything from everyday laptops to high-end gaming machines. If you’re in the market for a new ~~life companion~~ laptop, this can be one of the best times of year to get one.

To make your search easier, MSE Rob has rounded-up the best deals across three key categories: work, gaming and budget laptops. Obviously, even within those categories, there's massive price and performance differences to consider, so he's tried to confine his search to mid-range laptops in each category that strike a balance between performance and price.

BEST WORK LAPTOP DEAL WE'VE SEEN
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 10 – £705 (was £940) at Lenovo
Specs: 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 14″ OLED display (2880 x 1800), Intel Core Ultra 5 225H CPU

MSE Rob says: A compact, lighter alternative to the ASUS, this 14-inch laptop offers extra portability at a fairly small trade-off of processing power (though it's still very close, and still has 32GB RAM for smooth performance). It has all-day battery life under moderate use, and its 2.8k OLED display is crystal clear (though as with all OLEDS, beware of glare due to the reflective screen surface!). Its main shortcoming is the fairly small 512GB SSD.

Honourable mention
HP Omnibook X Flip – £599 (was £999)
Specs: 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 14" IPS touchscreen display (1920 x 1200), foldable 'tent' design, Intel Core Ultra 5 226V

MSE Rob says: While not as powerful as some of its similarly priced peers, the Omnibook X Flip has the hook of having a touchscreen that can be folded all the way round and used as a tablet (or propped up in a 'tent' shape). For many, that's a convenience worth paying for, giving the laptop extra portability and versatility - for example to use with a stylus for drawing and design work. The 14.5-hour battery also means that you can leave the charger at home for commutes!

BEST GAMING LAPTOP DEAL WE'VE SEEN
Lenovo Legion 5i 15 – £1,099.01 (was £1,549.01) at Lenovo
Specs: 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 15.3" WUXGA IPS 165Hz display, Intel Core i7-13650HX CPU, RTX 5070, white backlit keyboard, Windows 11

MSE Rob says: The 165Hz IPS display paired with Nvidia’s RTX 5070 gives a high-refresh rate for gaming on a high-resolution display. Compact size (the 15.3" display is marginally smaller than a 'standard' 15.6" laptop display), weight, and good battery life mean it can be used as a normal laptop too.

Honourable mention

ASUS V16 V3607VM* – £799 (was £969)
Specs: 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 16" WUXGA 144Hz LED display (1920 x 1200), Nvidia RTX 5060, Windows 11

MSE Rob says: You're not going to launch spaceships on this thing (or play games in 4K), but as an entry level into PC gaming, this is a great pick. The 16" screen is that bit more comfortable for serious gaming than a standard 15.6", and 1TB is decent storage capacity. The RTX 5060 is an entry-level graphics card, but it is the latest Nvidia generation, so benefits from all those fancy techs like DLSS and frame generation to offer a smooth gaming experience even on demanding modern games (albeit realistically at low-medium settings).

BEST BUDGET LAPTOP DEAL WE'VE SEEN (under £350)
ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605VA* – £329.99 (was £549) at Amazon
Specs: 512GB SSD, 16" WUXGA IPS display (1920 x 1200), Intel Core 5-120U CPU, 16GB RAM

MSE Rob says: A budget laptop that doesn't look or feel like one, with slim silver build and thin bezels. The 16:10 display (all the rage right now) gives you that bit more vertical space on the screen, while the 16GB RAM and Core 5-120U CPU should give decent performance for the price.

Honourable mention
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 – £259 (was £580)
Specs: 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 15.3" WUXGA (1920 x 1200), Intel Core 3-100U, Windows 11

MSE Rob says: A smaller hard drive than our previous honourable mention, but makes up for it with a svelte lightweight design and superior CPU (so faster functioning), as well as a higher resolution packed into a slightly smaller display. Another laptop whose specs and appearance don't match the low price tag.

~~Dell 15~~ ~~– £268.99 (was £348.99) at Dell~~
~~Specs: 512GB SSD, 15.6" FHD IPS display (1920 x 1080), Intel Core 3-100U, 8GB RAM, Windows 11~~ SOLD OUT

Important: Don’t allow yourself to be taken in by the hype around Black Friday and be sucked into buying something you don’t need or can’t afford. Always do your own price comparisons to ensure you are getting the best deal possible – don’t just take a retailer’s word for it.

See our Black Friday 2025 guide for all our analysis. Check Deals & Vouchers for the latest offers on now.

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Handheld PC gaming for a low price

Valve has cut the price of the Steam Deck LCD 256GB to £279.20, down from £349.99 – a 20% saving on its official RRP. This is a direct discount on Steam, so you’re buying from the manufacturer rather than a third-party retailer.

You’ll get the standard LCD model with 256GB storage – ideal if you want a cheaper entry into handheld PC gaming without stepping up to the OLED versions.

What is it? The Steam Deck is Valve’s handheld gaming console that plays your PC games on the go. It runs SteamOS, gives you access to your Steam library, and works like a portable PC – you can even install other games platforms, apps, or even Windows on it if you want. It’s similar in size to a Nintendo Switch, but more powerful, letting you play big PC titles portably or plug it into a monitor at home.

Is this a good price? This is the best price for a new Steam Deck we've found yet. And considering PC gaming is generally cheaper than on consoles (see our guide on how to make PC gaming even cheaper for yourself), this is arguably the most budget-friendly way to get into gaming.

Are there any alternatives? If you're willing to spend a little more, the Lenovo Legion Go S is a more powerful, pricier alternative with a bigger screen, more powerful CPU, and nearly 4x more storage space. It also runs SteamOS, making it convenient for playing your Steam library. The Lenovo Legion Go S is currently £399.99 (down from £549.99) at Costco.

MSE Rob says:

There are more powerful PC gaming handhelds at this point, but the Steam Deck still has the benefit of Valve's first-party device, with the company continuing to update it to run as optimally with SteamOS as possible.

And as growing costs of gaming hardware are making buying a gaming PC prohibitively expensive, this becomes an even more tempting entrypoint into the vast world of PC gaming.

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And although Section 75 doesn't apply to debit cards, there is something else to fall back on if you've paid using a debit card, or used a credit card for a purchase under £100. Known as Chargeback, this is part of banks' and card companies' internal rules and not a legal requirement. Read full details of Section 75 or Chargeback, plus how to claim, in our guides.
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