Video Games Rentals: Check your local library
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009How can you be sure you’re getting the best price on video games? It used to be that renting video games was a great solution and as inexpensive and easy as a visit to your corner movie rental store. But serious game enthusiasts who rent a lot of games at once found how quickly the rental charges can add up. If you include the injury of forgeting to return a bunch of games on time and you’ll find that those late fees can really cost you.
Here are some helpful tips on getting the best deal on games and video game rentals.
First, ask your public library. Most offer free game rentals to their patrons. You probably pre-paid for their selections with your taxes so you may as well get your money’s worth.
Game Review Sites – Most sites offering game reviews include game details, ESRB ratings, available platforms, even actual game footage. Check out the video graphics online first. You might find that the game is overly violent for your appetite or unacceptable for your young children, even though the ESRB ratings indicate it should be appropriate.
Don’t Pay Retail – With online discount companies like eBay and Amazon, there is just no reason to pay retail ever again. Many times you’ll find games for PSP on sale by checking these websites first.
Rent Games Online – Many companies offer online video game rentals for one low monthly price. Members select from over 6000 of the latest games, delivered right to their home, can keep them as long as they like, never pay a late fee for keeping them too long, and return games to the company with pre-paid envelopes. If you find a game you want to keep, just notify the company and you can keep it for a small fee. A few vendors offer a free trial period. Try them out to verify how the program works before you join.
Game enthusiasts who are serious about their hobby can save a bundle of money when they know how to find them.
