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Buy Or Rent Video Games?

Video games are part of American culture and they do not seem to be going away any time soon. We cannot get enough of them. Highly popular titles such as Halo 3, Fable 2, Guitar Hero, and Fallout 3 have kept gamers gaming away. Gone are the days when games come out and no one even knows. Now, you see huge lines outside gaming stores on release day. It reminds of us the huge lines that Star Wars movies, Harry Potter books, and IPhones can only bring. As popularity of gaming increases, so do the prices for these games. With the economy the way it is now, gamers are looking for a better way to play their games. Presently, there exists three options to play video games: buy them, video game rental from brick and mortar stores, or video game rental via mail. What are the pros and cons of each method?

Buying video games

Pros: it’s yours to keep, play as often as you like, no late charges

Cons: very expensive, variety as much as finances allow

Video game rental from a local store

Pros: cheaper than owning, return games you don’t like get new ones, variety

Cons: late charges, not yours to own, limited selection

Video game rental from a mail service

Pros: comes to the door, no late charges, variety, send back anytime and get new ones, inexpensive, great selection, try before you buy

Cons: delivery time longer, not able to own

The method you decide to choose depends on your specific situation. One method or a combination of methods may be best.

Ronny Abraham

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