For other types of electronics, buying used will save you money, but it may or may not be the way you want to go. For video games, though: we swear by it. If you buy a "pre-owned" game from a larger retailer such as GameStop or Amazon, it will be guaranteed to work just like … [Read more...] about Buy “pre-owned” games to save 50%
Rent video games or play the demo before buying
Renting video games before buying is a great way to test them out. If you just can't get enough, and end up renting the same game over and over again, it's a good sign that you should buy it. Plus, games that have been on the market for a while tend to be cheaper, so waiting a … [Read more...] about Rent video games or play the demo before buying
A GameFly subscription is a smart investment for video game enthusiasts
GameFly is like Netflix for video games. With plans starting at $15.95 per month, you can keep games at home as long as you want. When you are finished, return them in a prepaid envelope and you'll receive the next one on your list. Other video game rental options include … [Read more...] about A GameFly subscription is a smart investment for video game enthusiasts
Trade-in old games for credit or cash
Top retailers like GameStop.com, EB Games and Amazon will give you cash or credit for games you no longer want, usually between $5 and $30. Of course the newer the game, the more you'll get for it, but you can usually get something even for older games. Amazon covers the … [Read more...] about Trade-in old games for credit or cash
To save money on video games, buy games with a high replay value
The best value video games are the ones that keep people interested in playing them over and over again. Avoid crossover games - those which are tied in to a movie or other media brand - as these tend to lose their appeal quite quickly. Instead try sports games, which generally … [Read more...] about To save money on video games, buy games with a high replay value