Video Games Rentals: Check your local library November 1, 2010
How can you be sure you’re getting the best deals on video games? It used to be that renting video games was a perfect solution and as cheap and pain-free as visiting your local movie rental store. But avid game enthusiasts who rent many video games at once found how fast those rental fees can add up. If you include the heartache of forgeting to return a bundle of games on time and you’ll see that the late fees can really hurt.
Check out these helpful ideas for getting the best deal on video games and video game rentals.
First, check with your community library. Many offer free video game rentals to members of their community. You probably paid for their offerings with your property taxes so you may as well get your money’s worth.
Video Game Review Web Sites – Generally web sites offering video game reviews include game details, ESRB ratings, available platforms, even actual game footage. Check out the video graphics online first. You may find the game is overly violent for your appetite or not acceptable for your young children, even though the ratings indicate it should be appropriate.
Don’t Pay Retail – With online discount websites like eBay and Amazon, there is simply no reason to pay retail ever again. Many times you’ll find games for XBox 360 on sale by looking at these sites first.
Rent Video Games Online – Many companies offer online game rentals for one small monthly fee. Members select from over 6000 of the latest games, delivered right to their home, can hold them as long as they like, never pay a late fee for holding them too long, and return them to the company with postage-paid envelopes. If you find a game you love, just notify the company and you can keep it for a small fee. Some vendors offer a free trial period. Check them out to see how the service works before you join.
Avid gamers who are serious about their hobby can save a ton of money if they know where to find them.