Renting Video Games Online - How it works
Spending $50-$60 on video games just doesn't make sense anymore, especially with so many companies now offering online video game rental plans for low monthly rates, with no shipping costs or late fees. MoviesAndGames123.com compares the top video game rental companies, helping you decide which is best for you.
While each of the following Online Video Game Rental companies offers features and benefits slightly different than the next, you can count on a few basic features being the same:
- Rent as many games as you like (based on your plan choice)
- Never pay late fees
- Never pay postage
- Try the service for free
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Our Top Pick of the Month:
 
We're going with Gameznflix this time. There has been a lot of online buzz lately on how they've improved service, carry all the top titles on all the top platforms including X-box 360 and wii, and have by far the best pricing. You can now also purchase your games from Gameznflix for nearly 20% off the list price. Shipping times are fast with nine distribution centers across the country, with more to come.
Get a free trial from Gameznflix now!
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Honorable Mention:
For hardcore gamers, Gamerang is the new choice.
They have a great site with a large selection of games from all the top platforms, including Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii. You even get a free one year subscription to WIRED magazine upon signing up!
Try Gamerang now!
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Category: Online Video Game Rentals
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GameZnFlix offers the cheapest plans for video games along with great service. Ship times are fast as they have 9 distribution centers across the country.
Pros: Offers the best pricing of all video game sites; All top games available; Ship times are fast. Cons: Not strictly a game site so you won't find too many video game extras like cheats and codes.
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Gamefly is considered by many as the premier online game rental site. Almost every possible extra is available on their site.
Pros: Top notch site with cheats, codes, many extras. Cons: Only two distribution centers could make for slow delivery to some gamers. |
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Gamerang has 5 rental plans, and various purchase plans. All platforms available, including PC games.
Pros: 4 distribution centers thru U.S. allows for fast delivery. Cons: Not as many bells and whistles as Gamefly. |
Now compare Online Video Game Rental companies side by side:
Comparison Chart: Online Video Game Rentals
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Game Titles
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4,000+ |
5,000+ |
3,400+ |
PS/PS2 |
PS2 |
Both |
Both |
Xbox |
Yes |
Yes |
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Game Cube |
Yes |
Yes |
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Nintendo DS |
Yes |
Yes |
No
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Game Boy Adv. |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
PSP |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
PSP Movies |
No |
Yes |
No |
Wii |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Xbox 360 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
PS3 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Distribution Centers
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4 |
2 |
7 |
Website
Quality
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4 stars |
5 stars |
4.5 stars |
Customer
Service |
E-Mail/Phone |
E-Mail/Phone |
E-Mail/Phone
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Trade Option? |
No |
No |
No |
Purchase
Option
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New/Used |
Used |
Yes+Discount |
Free Trial?
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No |
10 days |
Two Weeks |
Plan
Options
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5 |
3 |
7
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2-out Plan Cost
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$21.95 |
$21.95 |
$12.99 |
1-out Plan Cost
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$14.95 |
$14.95 |
$8.99 |
Annual Plan? |
Yes |
No |
No |
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