How would you like to test a game before actually buying it? Or maybe Get the game you want for more than 20% off retail price new?
Most of us have heard about Gamefly before. Many video game-lovers may have also been tempted to sign up for Gamefly video game rentals online before. But what is Gamefly exactly? Is it really worth the cost? Read on to find out what Gamefly does and how Gamefly works.
First thing first: So, what is Gamefly?
Gamefly video game rentals online is like the Blockbuster of console games. Rent games, then return them, or you have the option of buying the games at a discounted price. With over 7,000 gaming titles for all the major consoles, you are sure to always find a game you'd like to try out. You may sign up for Gamefly video game rentals online in order to avoid paying high rental costs by shopping at your local store. You can also save money by trying out video games to see if you'll like them before you commit to buy.
We now know what Gamefly does, so let's take a look into how Gamefly works:
We've already compared Gamefly to Blockbuster; Now we are going to compare to Netflix. If you have ever had any experience with Netflix, you already know how it works. As you do in for movies with Netflix, you simply add game titles you're interested in to your "Queue," wait 1-2 days and your games will be mailed to you. You can then play them for as long as you like, then send them back in the pre-paid envelope provided. Once Gamefly receives the game, they will send you a new game title to try. You can choose games from PS2, PSP and PS3, XBOX and XBOX 360, Nintendo Wii, DS, GameCube, and GameBoy Advance.
GameFly is one of those services that seems like a really great idea, and makes you say "Why didn't I think of that?". With that in mind, it's good to remember that not all good ideas are good for all people. What your probably wondering though is "Is GameFly good for me?".
While there are number of factors to consider, the short answer is this: If you spend $20 or more per month on console video games, than yes, you should be using GameFly. You'll play more games, and spend less money.
There are a number of competitors to GameFly, but for our purposes, they're all a distant second. That's not to say GameFly is without it's flaws, just take a quick look around your favorite gaming forum and see what current customers have to say. Hang on, I'll tell what they say. "Man, I hate GameFly." or "Man, I love GameFly, why doesn't everyone?".
There are two basic problems with the whole online game rental business right now. Number one is they all (including GameFly), use the US Postal Service to ship games around the country. And that's just slow. No debate. Taking five days to send a game across the country is crazy. Sometimes it's quicker. Sometimes slower. Until GameFly and others find a way to cost effectively ship games overnight using a FedEx or UPS type service this problem will always exist. It's getting better since GameFly opened a second distribution center. But still not perfect. There are rumours of two more distribution centers opening (Florida & Texas), but for the moment they're just rumors.
The second main problem is game availability. More specifically new release game availability. If your intention is to only rent the latest, hottest games, and have a different one to play each week, then maybe you better just move on. Not that you shouldn't think that, cause that's one of their selling points. "Why pay $60 each week for a new game, when you can rent them all for $15 a month?". I guess the problem is not really one of availability, but more of expectation. If GameFly (and the others) were a little more honest in their advertising about this point, less people would be disappointed.
With all that in mind, renting games online really is a great way to go. And it's bound to get better. Demand is increasing and people are becoming more informed. At the moment GameFly is really your best choice.
Click Here For Your Free Trial
Or
www.Gamefly.com
Look at some games you could rent:
While there are number of factors to consider, the short answer is this: If you spend $20 or more per month on console video games, than yes, you should be using GameFly. You'll play more games, and spend less money.
There are a number of competitors to GameFly, but for our purposes, they're all a distant second. That's not to say GameFly is without it's flaws, just take a quick look around your favorite gaming forum and see what current customers have to say. Hang on, I'll tell what they say. "Man, I hate GameFly." or "Man, I love GameFly, why doesn't everyone?".
There are two basic problems with the whole online game rental business right now. Number one is they all (including GameFly), use the US Postal Service to ship games around the country. And that's just slow. No debate. Taking five days to send a game across the country is crazy. Sometimes it's quicker. Sometimes slower. Until GameFly and others find a way to cost effectively ship games overnight using a FedEx or UPS type service this problem will always exist. It's getting better since GameFly opened a second distribution center. But still not perfect. There are rumours of two more distribution centers opening (Florida & Texas), but for the moment they're just rumors.
The second main problem is game availability. More specifically new release game availability. If your intention is to only rent the latest, hottest games, and have a different one to play each week, then maybe you better just move on. Not that you shouldn't think that, cause that's one of their selling points. "Why pay $60 each week for a new game, when you can rent them all for $15 a month?". I guess the problem is not really one of availability, but more of expectation. If GameFly (and the others) were a little more honest in their advertising about this point, less people would be disappointed.
With all that in mind, renting games online really is a great way to go. And it's bound to get better. Demand is increasing and people are becoming more informed. At the moment GameFly is really your best choice.
Click Here For Your Free Trial
Or
www.Gamefly.com
Look at some games you could rent:
