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Rent Video Games: Save Yourself Time and Money
The ability to rent video games from home without leaving the house has always been a true dream of mine. Not only does renting video games online keep you busy, but it can be very satisfying knowing you can rent as many titles as you want at any time and generally receive them within a day or two.
Video Game Rental Statistics
Here are some Video Game Rental Statistics you might find interesting:
- ‘U.S. consumers spent $633.6 million renting video games in 2001, and a record-breaking $6 billion buying video game software (including PC software).’
But why are people renting video games instead of buying? I guess I can’t say gamers are not buying video games. “The U.S. computer and video game software sales grew four percent in 2004 to $7.3 billion — a more than doubling of industry software.”
Reasons to Rent Video Games
So why rent games? I would estimate that people rent for four primary reasons:
- Convenience
- It’s cheaper
- Able to test games
- Time sensitive
The Convenience Factor
Convenience is truly a luxury worth having these days. People are looking for ways to save time and effort. Everything these days has to be fast and easy. Online video game rental companies provide that and much more. First of all and most importantly, they deliver the game right to your front door. No more wasting your gas going to your favorite rental store, only to find out that the game you wanted is no longer available and won’t be available until you make that drive again. Gas is too expensive these days; who wants to spend all that money driving to a video store when you can easily accomplish the same task on your home computer?
Cost Efficiency
Second of all, it’s simply a lot cheaper. The average video store charges from $4.00 to $6.00 per video game rental. That could get expensive, especially if you’re renting numerous titles per week. Most of the well-known game rental clubs like GameFly, Gottaplay, Intelliflix, and RentZero only charge $12.95 to $19.95 per month for unlimited video game rentals. So let’s say you rent two titles per week at the local video store. That equals around $30.00 per month compared to $12 to $13 per month with the online alternative. This is a large savings at the end of the month.
Testing Before Buying
Now here is the greatest part. Have you ever purchased a video game and just hated it? You can’t just return the game; you’re stuck or you have to exchange it for store credit. So you just have to suck it up and move on to the next game, which might not live up to your standards. Renting video games online gives you the chance to test the game first before you purchase. The companies will even allow you to purchase the games at discount rates and just keep the game if you enjoy it that much.
Flexible Rental Terms
You can keep the games as long as you like; just pay the monthly fee. If you want to play six to seven games a month or more, you can just pay the one-time monthly fee and be done with it. You don’t even have to pay for postage. That’s a deal that I can get used to!
In conclusion, renting video games online offers a convenient, cost-effective, and flexible solution for gamers looking to enjoy a variety of titles without the commitment of purchasing. Whether you’re testing new games or simply looking to save money, video game rentals are a smart choice for any gaming enthusiast.