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How to save money on video games

This lens has one goal : share with the world the most powerful way to save money on video games. Let's face it, video games are just great, but they are waaay to expensive.

Whether your a parent or a kid, the cost of video games is just an obsctacle to fun video games playing. That's why I want to share with you the best way to play video games these days : game rental


(if you dont know already know about it, dont click on the above this link yet, let me first explain why game rental is great)

Why game rental is the best option to get games

1 - It's waaay cheaper than buying games. Read the next section to see real money saving examples.
2 - There are more available titles online than in your traditional store.
3 - You can keep games for as long as you want. (1 days to XX months)
4 - Get another game if if you don't like the one you chose. How many times have you bought a game just to realize you don't like it that much ? Now you can change games an unlimited number of times, at no extra cost.
5 - Shipping is free in both ways.
6 - Get loyalty discounts to have even cheaper games !
7 - Cancel at any time with no additional fees.

How much money online game rental has saved me

Before switching to game rental I used to buy 2 games a month. At the very least, a new game costs 40$, but many cost up to 70$. Anyway, at 40$ a game, it's 960$ a year. (ouch) 2 years ago, I discovered game rental, and this how much money it has saved me :

My subscription costs me 22.95$ a month, or around 275 a year(plans start at 8.95$ for 1 game at a time). This subscription allows me to have an unlimited number of games sent to me, 2 at the same time. So do the math : 960-275 = 684. That's right, game rental has saved me 684$ in a year alone ! Remember that I can get as many games as I want. Most of the times I get 3 to 4 games sent to me every month : the savings are even greater. Check my website about game rentals if you want to read more money saving examples. (look for the table at the bottom of the page)

Which game rental service I recommend

There are 4 or 5 companies on the game rental market. And there is only one I recommend : Gamefly. Why ?

1 - They are the cheapest on the market.
2 - They have been around for a while and are the most reliable.
3 - They serve all consoles .(PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PSP, Nintendo DS, Gamecube, Xbox, Gameboy advance)
4 - They have a huge selection of titles. (more than 7000)
5 - They have several shipping centers across the territory, meaning faster games shipping.
6 - They offer a free trial or discount for first month

More info on game rental

Look below for more information on game rentals

How game rental works
Step by step game rental explanation
Inside gamefly system
Some inside screenshots of gamefly to show you how they work
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I take time to answer when Im not playing games :)

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