Can you Penny Pinch and still have Fun?
Likewise, a blockbuster video game will quickly drop in value after its release. Some brick-and-mortar stores will charge you significantly more for your games than you’ll pay an online retailer. As for the game makers, experiment with an independent. Consider the Source — This applies not only to who you buy from but also to what you buy. You just have to be patient. While you’re exhibiting that patience, you’ll have a chance to read user reviews and find out if the game really does match the hype.
If you’re itching to try the new game everyone’s talking about but you’ve got a hunch it’ll end up being a door stop two weeks from now, consider renting it for a night instead of buying. A monthly subscription typically runs $8 and higher, depending on how many games you want at a time. You can even rent certain games served by an Internet cloud from OnLive. When you finish playing with a game, you simply put it in the pre-paid envelope and drop it in the mail. Redbox kiosks offer rentals by the day, although the selection is limited.
Video gaming is big business. The industry isn’t just about fun and games; it’s about fun, games and loads of money. It’s a tricky situation, but with a few insights and some strategic vision — something that as a gamer you should have loads of, by now — you can do it. Unfortunately, loads of money is probably not something you have. Think of your budget in the same way. Making assumptions and strolling blindly into the unknown will get you killed in just about any video game. Patience — A new car depreciates the second you drive it off the lot, right? So, how can you navigate the gaming world when you’re not operating on a blockbuster salary?
Few companies offer games for every available gaming system. You’ll have to show some patience until just-released titles make their way to the used section of your local game store, but otherwise buying used can prove beneficial. Notice that you’ve got some games on your shelf gathering dust? Games can be purchased at a fraction of their original cost and many stores back their used purchases in the same way they back their new games. You might miss out on that “fresh out of the box” smell, but otherwise, why not buy used? Be aware that some rent-by-mail game services also rent DVDs. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to upgrade your library.
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