| Video game rental is the single best way to try video | | | | that turn out to be duds. Gamers can try nearly |
| games before you buy. With many game prices | | | | every game that's on the market. And many video |
| starting at $30 and going as high as $50 and even | | | | game rental companies let you keep the game you |
| higher, paying such high prices for video games that | | | | want to buy at a discount. |
| might be less than what you expected can be just | | | | The companies that let you rent video game online |
| too big a gamble. | | | | have incredible selections of games, and have them |
| While it's true that gamers can view "walkthroughs" | | | | for every platform on the market - handheld game |
| screen shots online, and other online game samples | | | | systems like the Game Boy or Nintendo DS, through |
| are available to take a look at how a game works, | | | | GameCube, and the high end too like Xbox, |
| there is nothing like actual hands on playing to find | | | | Playstation 3 and the Nintendo Wii. For gamers that |
| out whether it's something you will love, like or hate. | | | | have multiple game systems, such as console as well |
| Just like movie rentals, video games are available to | | | | as handheld, it helps to be able to choose games for |
| rent from many or most movie rental companies, | | | | short rental periods when going on vacation for |
| along with some game stores and online as well. The | | | | example.For the games you want to rent, you can |
| big problem with renting form a local store, though, is | | | | add them to a "queue" or list, and when one is |
| that they rarely have a good selection, and it can be | | | | returned, the next one is sent out. |
| very expensive. | | | | But best of all, many game services offer credits |
| As a result, being able to rent video game online is | | | | that add up as you continue your subscription. These |
| making a big splash. Video game rental is the ultimate | | | | credits can be applied toward buying games. When |
| in convenience and cost savings. Especially with | | | | you find a game you like, you can usually just keep it |
| games for new game platforms exceeding $50, | | | | and they will send you the box and inserts, with free |
| renting games can be a good alternative. Video game | | | | shipping. In just one sample of purchase pricing, a |
| rental means you don't have to buy a game for $30 | | | | game that retails for $50 could be purchased for $27 |
| or more, but you can try games before buying to | | | | after applying credits and discounts - a really great |
| make sure it's a game you want to keep. Just like | | | | deal all around! |
| services like NetFlix or Blockbuster's movie service | | | | Video game rental is a great way to try out games |
| through the mail, game rental companies are springing | | | | before spending the ever-higher prices to buy them, |
| up too. | | | | and can even let you purchase a game at a discount. |
| For teens and older gamers, trying before buying can | | | | Many online video rental companies offer a free trial - |
| keep from spending hard-earned money on games | | | | it's worth it to see if it is right for you. |