Free video games delivered to your door
Saturday, September 5th, 2009How can you be sure you’re getting the best deals on games? It used to be that renting video games was a perfect solution and as cheap and pain-free as a visit to your corner movie rental store. However serious gamers who rent several games at one time discovered how quickly those rental costs can add up. Include the heart ache of forgeting to return a stack of games by the due date and you’ll find that those late fees can really cost you.
Check out these timely tips for getting the best deals on video games and video game rentals.
First, check with your community library. Many offer free video game rentals to their patrons. You already pre-paid for their offerings with your property taxes so you may as well get your money’s worth.
Video Game Review Websites - Many web sites offering video game reviews include game details, ESRB ratings, available systems, even actual gameplay footage. Check out the video graphics online first. You might find the game is too violent for your tastes or unacceptable for your own children, even though the ratings indicate it’s age-appropriate.
Don’t Pay Retail - With online discount websites like eBay and Amazon, there’s simply no reason to pay retail ever again. Many times you’ll find games for Playstation on sale by checking out these sites first.
Rent Video Games Online - Quite a few companies offer online video game rentals for one small monthly subscription. Members choose from over 6000 of the latest games, delivered right to their door, can keep them as long as they like, never pay late fees for keeping them too long, and return games 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. A few vendors offer a free trial period. Check them out to verify how their service works before you join.
Avid gamers who are serious about their hobby can save a ton of money if they know where to look.