Whats all this about ?50 for console games in the UK?

You must shop in some really rip-off shops :)

First I would like to say that I don't buy console games :P

But if you go to shops like Game (I go for the 3 for ?10/?20 deals), and look for a new game (one of the hyped ones, like a new GTA or something) then you can expect to see a ?45 sticker on it, well, not anymore what with the current generation consoles aging somewhat.

Yes, that is the main reason I go to my local GAME shop, for the 3 for 10/20 offers. otherwise it just isn't worth it. Classic example is a copy of TOCA Race Driver 2 (PC) which they had till a couple of months ago, for 34.99. 34.99 GBP for a game released in spring 2004.

You want to buy games, visit play.com or even amazon.co.uk