April 27th, 2009 by admin

How can you be sure you’re getting the cheapest price on video games? It used to be that renting video games was a perfect solution and as inexpensive and easy as visiting your local movie rental store. However avid game enthusiasts who rent several games at one time found how fast those rental fees can add up. Add to that the injury of forgeting to return a bundle of games by the due date and you’ll see that those late fees can really hurt.

Check out these timely ideas for getting the best deal on video games & game rentals.

First, check out your community library. Most offer free video game rentals to members of their community. You probably paid for their offerings with your property taxes so you might as well get your money’s worth.

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 might find the game is too violent for your tastes or unacceptable for your small children, even though the ESRB ratings indicate it’s age-appropriate.

Never Pay Full Price – With online discount companies like eBay and Amazon, there is simply no reason to pay retail ever again. Many times you’ll find games for PS3 on sale by looking at these sites first.

Rent Games Online – Several companies offer online game rentals for one low monthly subscription. Members choose from over 6000 of the latest games, delivered right to their door, can hold them as long as they wish, never pay late fees for keeping them too long, and return them to the company with postage-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 sites like GameFly offer a free trial period. Try them out to see how the program works before you commit.

Gamers who are serious about their passion can save a bundle of cash if they know where to look.