Video Games: Try before you buy

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 easy as a visit to your corner movie store. But passionate gamers who rent a lot of games at once found how fast the rental fees can add up. Add to that the injury of failing to return a stack of games by the due date and you’ll see that those late fees can really cost you.

Here are some timely hints for getting the best deal on video games and video game rentals.

First, ask your public library. Most offer free game rentals to members of their community. You already paid for their selections with your taxes so you may as well get your money’s worth.

Game Review Sites – Many web sites offering video game reviews include game details, ESRB ratings, available systems, even actual game footage. Check out the video graphics online first. You may find the game is overly violent for your tastes or unacceptable for your own children, even though the ESRB ratings indicate it’s appropriate.

Never Pay Full Price – With online discount sites like eBay and Amazon, there is just no reason to pay retail ever again. Many times you’ll find games for XBox 360 on sale by checking out these sites first.

Rent Games Online – Many companies offer online game rentals for one low monthly price. Members choose from over 6000 of the most popular games, delivered right to their home, can hold them as long as they wish, never pay a late fee for keeping them too long, and return games to the company with postage-paid envelopes. If you find a game you want to keep, simply notify the company and you can keep it for a small fee. A few vendors offer a free trial period. Try them out to see how the service works before you join.

Game enthusiasts who are serious about their hobby can save a bundle of cash if they know where to find them.

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