GameFly Video Game Rentals

GameFly provides online video game rentals with no late fees and thousands of titles to choose from. Since being founded in 2002, Gamefly has grown to be the largest provider of video games within the United States, and their list of monthly subscribers numbers into the hundreds of thousands.

The average video game now costs $60. GameFly customers rent an average of 22 games per year at a cost of $275.40 (based on the most popular monthly subscription plan). Purchasing the same number of games in a 12-month period would cost $720. By choosing GameFly, the customer saves an average of $444.60 per year. As you can see, GameFly is a smart option for anyone who’s passionate about video games.

In this article, I’ll be taking a look at all the features available at GameFly, from their online arcade to their free trial membership. If you’re a video game enthusiast living within the borders of the U.S., you’ll definitely want to give them a try.

How Does GameFly Work?

In essence, GameFly works just like Netflix or Blockbuster. But instead of movies, Gamefly offers a wide range of video game rentals for both new and classic consoles.

The first step involves customers searching through the GameFly website and adding select titles to their “GameQ.” Once this has been done, the top selections are sent to the customer via the United States Postal Service in pre-paid envelopes.

Once the games have arrived, the customer may keep them for as long as they want. But in order to receive new titles through the mail, they’ll need to occasionally send titles back. The number of games available to a customer at one time is determined by the level of their subscription plan.

When GameFly receives a title from the subscriber, they immediately send out the top video game in the customer’s GameQ. The average delivery time ranges from two to four days, although it can take longer.

GameFly Restrictions and Limitations

In order to become a Gamefly subscriber, you must meet the following requirements:

• The subscriber must be a resident of the United States or the District of Columbia.
• The subscriber must be at least 18 years of age. Those under 18 can make use of the service, but it will require a parent or guardian to provide the credit card information.

Systems Supported by GameFly

The following video game systems are supported by GameFly:

• Playstation 3
• Playstation 2
• PSP
• XBox 360
• Xbox
• Wii
• Nintendo Gamecube
• Nintendo DS
• Game Boy Advance

GameFly Game Categories

Whether you’re looking for the latest Playstation 3 hit or something from the original Xbox, you’ll find over 7,000 video game titles in the following categories:

• Action/Adventure
• Arcade/Puzzle
• Family/Party
• Fighting
• Music/Dance
• Online Enabled
• Racing
• RPG
• Shooter
• Sports
• Strategy/Simulation
• Multiplayer

GameFly Pricing Plans

No matter what your financial situation, GameFly has a subscription plan to meet your needs. All new users are charged $8.95 for the first month, while subsequent months are paid for in accordance with the following pricing structure:

• 1 game out at a time – $15.95 per month
• 2 games out at a time – $22.95 per month (This is the most popular option for subscribers)
• 3 games out at a time – $29.95 per month
• 4 games out at a time – $36.95 per month

GameFly Free Trial

If you’d like to sample what GameFly has to offer, you can opt to try their 10-day free trial. Customers will be allowed 2 games out at a time, although the monthly rate of $22.95 automatically applies if the customer fails to cancel before the end of the free trial (credit card information must be provided beforehand). Free trials are limited to one per household.

If you begin with the free trial, you will not be eligible for the first month discount of $8.95. Instead, you will pay the full price depending on the level of your subscription plan.

GameFly Delivery Centers

As of this writing, GameFly has delivery centers located in the following areas:

• Lakewood, California
• Emsworth, Pennsylvania
• Tampa, Florida
• Austin, Texas

One you’ve sent back a game, your next choice will be mailed out from the shipping center nearest to you. The delivery time can take anywhere from one day to a week, and this has traditionally been the biggest complaint from GameFly customers. However, the company plans to install additional shipping centers as their number of subscribers continues to grow.

Buying Games

If you really enjoy a rental, you always have the option to buy it. Thanks to the GameFly Store, subscribers can purchase new and used games and save up to 50% off the standard retail price (with some games being offered for less than $10). Each game comes with the original case and instruction manual, and all titles are pre-inspected and carry a 100% guarantee. PSP movies are also available for purchase through the GameFly Store.

GameFly Rewards

GameFly Rewards allow you to receive discounts when purchasing games. The longer you’re a subscriber, the most rewards you’ll receive.

Video Game Trade-Ins

In addition to renting and buying titles, GameFly customers can choose to trade in their video games for credit towards their monthly subscription. To participate in the trade-in program, you must be a renting member for at least three months. As of this writing, residents of Utah and Florida are not eligible to participate in this program.

Other Sites from GameFly

GameFly also owns a number of video game websites dedicated to providing cheat codes, game trailers, and news. Here’s a complete list:

• Cheat Freak – An online source for cheat codes, tips, hints, strategies, hacks, and Easter eggs.
• Console Cheat Codes – A massive resource featuring nothing but video game cheat codes.
• CheatServer – A search engine tailored to those searching for video game cheats.
• Game Answers – Questions and answers for games from the following platforms: Gamecube, XBox 360, Xbox, Gameboy Advance, Nintendo DS, PSP, Wii, Playstation 3, Playstation 2, and PC games.
• Ponged – Play free online games ranging from action and RPG to shooter and sports.
• Shacknews – All the latest video game news, reviews, and previews for the most popular systems.
• Shackvideo – Video game trailers and movies for all the major systems.
• FileShack - Includes free game patches, PC demos, PC mods, and PC downloads.

GameFly Gamecenter

Offered free to subscribers on their iPhone, iPad, Android, and Palm devices, the GameFly Gamecenter allows customers on the go to retrieve cheat codes, gets information and news on upcoming games, view game videos, and share content with friends on Twitter and Facebook.

GameFly SMS Alerts

Thanks to the GameFly SMS Alerts, subscribers can choose to receive a text message on their mobile device each time one of their video games is shipped or received. There is no charge to sign up, although standard text messaging rates apply.

Video Games Based on Movies

Since we’re primarily a movie site, I thought I would put together a brief list of video game titles adapted from feature films. GameFly carries all these titles, and many more are available for a wide range of gaming platforms.

• Spider-Man
• Scarface: The World Is Yours
• The Warriors
• Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
• Saw II: Flesh & Blood
• Toy Story 3: The Video Game
• Evil Dead: A Fistful of Boomstick
• Reservoir Dogs
• The Great Escape
• James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game
• Mean Girls DS
• The Godfather II
• The Lord of the Rings: Tactics
• Alice in Wonderland
• The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay
• The Golden Compass
• Aliens vs. Predator
• Home Alone
• Robots
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
• How to Train Your Dragon
• G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
• Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game
• Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

That wraps up our look at GameFly, the nation’s leading online video game rental service. They offer reliable delivery, thousands of titles, and numerous subscription plans to meet almost any budget. As they continue to grow in size, expect their video game library and number of shipping centers to increase exponentially.

 

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