To Rent or Not to Rent Games? - Blu-ray Forum

ScarredLungs · 02-26-2009, 04:36 AM

When it comes to renting games, i am not big into it. I was recently discussed this with a friend on mine. I wanted to see what your guys thoughts on this as well. I think it is not a waste of money, but i want to get your thoughts. Growing up renting was the way to go, but now it seems that it is too expensive and not worth the cost. It is almost too much of a hassle to go pick it and have to drop it back off. (Yes, i am lazy in that aspect) What are your thoughts on this? I know we have many gamers here (which will probably grow with KZ 2 being released

) (My answers are in Red)

1)If you could easily and inexpensively rent video games, would you start renting games instead of buying games? NO

2)If you had the opportunity to rent a video game from a vending machine (example "red box" for video games), how interested would you be in the opportunity on a scale of 1 to 10? (1=Terrible Idea, 5=Okay Idea, 10=Awesome Idea) 1-- I do not like renting, i will read reviews and talk with ppl i know, but i am not big into renting.

3)Do you wish that you could easily and inexpensively rent games before buying them? Maybe, buy for now, i just buy my games

4)What kind of game system owner do you consider yourself? I play about 15 hours a week

BluHavik · 02-26-2009, 04:49 AM

1. Depends. I'd be sure to get exposed to many more new franchise's. Most of the games I buy, I know I've played the previous iterations and had fun with them.

2. I couldn't see myself doing that. I've never used a redbox either.

3. Yes

4. Around 15hrs/week as well

The problem I have is I always miss the due date and end up paying 2x the rental rate. At that point I might as well have bought it.

Cyorg · 02-26-2009, 04:53 AM

The only time I rent games is when I'm interested in a game, but am not entirely sold on it. If I say to myself "that looks kinda cool", it's a rental. If I really like it once I've played it, I'll buy it.

Grim Reaper · 02-26-2009, 05:30 AM

i dont rent games/movies anymore. since, blockbuster requires a credit card to rent ps3 games & bd movies. this includes games for the "other" two consoles.

Stephie_is_a_dork · 02-26-2009, 05:31 AM

free demos from PS Store > $8 rentals from Blockbuster

I do have to add that I use Redbox allllmost every week. I signed up at their website and get free rental codes texted to my cell every Monday. For several months now, they've been vending certain new-release Blu-rays for the same price ($1/night or free with code) as plain ol' DVDs. I'd recommend it to anyone.

In general, Netflix, Blockbuster online and Gamefly aren't for me. I'd rather pick it out and pick it up in person...and I hate that waiting for mail eats away my rental time.

LynxFX · 02-26-2009, 05:33 AM

I pretty much only rent. Gamefly has saved me over $2000 on the PS3 thusfar and I have played vastly more games than I would have otherwise.

Your poll is broken, no option to say "yes I rent, love it, whatever".

toef · 02-26-2009, 05:43 AM

It depends on the games, for me. I feel like I'm getting too old for games, so I no longer care about playing every new decent game coming out, and instead just focus on the big ones, or the ones that interest me.

After picking up MLB 09 next week, and Legends of Wrestlemania a few weeks later (I enjoyed wrestling in the early 90s, and it seems like it will be a fun trip down Nostalgia Lane), I don't think I'll be buying anymore games for quite a while.

I do see a purpose to signing up for something like GameFly though, so every few months I can rent a few of the games that have come out, and see what they are like. Maybe even beat them, if they aren't long/I have the time. Things like Mirrors Edge, MGS4, etc. worked well for this. I was intrigued enough to want to play them, but don't care about playing them more than once, so a rental was good for me.

The only games I've purchased in the last year are games that seem to have a lot of longevity, so sports games, and online games. In roughly the last year (since GTA IV came out), the only games I've purchased were:

- GTA IV (I made an exception for this, since I'd been a fan of the series since the first GTA on PS1)
- Virtua Tennis (I got it for $6 at Sears)
- Rock Band 2 (party game, will have a long life, new songs, etc)
- LittleBigPlanet (fun to create stuff, and that seemed like it'd keep the game fresh for a long time)
- Buzz! Trivia (explained below)

I got RB2, LBP and Buzz! all for $80 + tax, brand new. They were paid for ahead of time, so I picked up RB2 and LBP when they came out.

I feel like I got my $ worth out of each of those games (especially the $6 Virtua Tennis), so I'm happy with those. But I can't see myself paying $60 for a regular one-player game, that I can't imagine playing more than once (and with how little I play games, I have no desire to play through story-based games more than once).

So, yeah, I vote for rent, but it depends on the game.

fsavoie · 02-26-2009, 12:26 PM

I only buy games that are in my "A" list. And only have time to play those game so.... never rent any...

krazeyeyez · 02-26-2009, 12:31 PM

i only rent for the most part....... with the no late fee's at blockbuster i can rent a game, beat it or play the hell out of it, a month and a half for 8 bucks is not bad, enough for me unless it has addictive online play.

Xerios · 02-26-2009, 12:32 PM

i like having a collection, plus if i had friends over id hate to say u guys wanna play "insert the 1 game i rented before returning another 1" and not having ghe option to play things like Madden, Fight Night, Basketball, MLB, Resistance.. idk thats just me

daevv · 02-26-2009, 12:43 PM

For $30 I but a 7 coupon booklet at Hollywood Video (called Movie Gallery here in Canada)usable for either free movie or 1 week game rentals. I get my money value back after using 3-4 on games. They never expire which is a good thing as I rarely rent but buy the games I want. I only use them really to rent games I may want to buy. ie Fallout 3

LifeOfAPirate13 · 02-26-2009, 01:12 PM

I rent games from time to time I know I would not be interested in playing more than once. Unless it is survival horror, it all depends for me on who makes the game the ratings and how I feel before I decide to rent or buy. If I am iffy about a title I will rent it, but if I feel I will like it based on the demo or whatever I will buy it. So I would have put an option I rent games but the OP never really just put a "I rent games" option I don't care about the red box lol.

ScarredLungs · 02-26-2009, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LifeOfAPirate13

I rent games from time to time I know I would not be interested in playing more than once. Unless it is survival horror, it all depends for me on who makes the game the ratings and how I feel before I decide to rent or buy. If I am iffy about a title I will rent it, but if I feel I will like it based on the demo or whatever I will buy it. So I would have put an option I rent games but the OP never really just put a "I rent games" option I don't care about the red box lol.

I forgot that option in the poll somehow... how do i update the poll?

LifeOfAPirate13 · 02-26-2009, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvm

I forgot that option in the poll somehow... how do i update the poll?

I have no clue to be honest I have not done a poll on here yet.

unjichan · 02-26-2009, 01:54 PM

1)If you could easily and inexpensively rent video games, would you start renting games instead of buying games?
No, I love collecting them and I'm don't get easily bored with all the games I can play them repeatly.

2)If you had the opportunity to rent a video game from a vending machine (example "red box" for video games), how interested would you be in the opportunity on a scale of 1 to 10? 3 = It sounds ok, my friend would be interest but no for me.

3)Do you wish that you could easily and inexpensively rent games before buying them? No, I love buying them and tear all the seal.

4)What kind of game system owner do you consider yourself? PS3 freak. Games 40% Movies 60%
__________________

Mr. HiDef · 02-26-2009, 02:01 PM

I rent games from gamefly, just because I use to buy a ton of games and never played them.

jono_0101 · 02-26-2009, 02:23 PM

i never rent games, buy have been toying with the idea of using gamefly to play some games that im not really interested in owning but still want to get a little taste of, and who knows? maybe itll change my mind about buying, i think a red box type of system for games would be a good option too, im surprised its not already being done

jamclaur · 02-26-2009, 04:53 PM

What a lame poll. There's no "Yes" on there.

Beefbowl · 02-26-2009, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. HiDef

I rent games from gamefly, just because I use to buy a ton of games and never played them.

This is the reason why i don't rent games. When I rent games, i feel like being rushed to finish my games and not enjoy them as much if i took my sweet time finishing them.

Layd Dly · 02-26-2009, 07:56 PM

I buy only, considering i have paid $20 or less for 90% of my collection, i have no need to rent. I have bought over 20 360/PS3 Games in the last 3 months for under $10, so why should i bother renting. And if its a have to have game i buy it at release or at least on sale, but i still use coupons and rwz certs to my advantage as well. Its all about being a savvy shopper.

View Poll Results: Do you rent games?
I'd like to see games in a "red box" format	10	20.83%
I only buy games	29	60.42%
Too Expensive, if it was cheap, i'd rent	9	18.75%
I am not a Gamer	0	0%
Voters: 48. You may not vote on this poll

02-26-2009, 04:36 AM	#1
ScarredLungs Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Utah 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:1433 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:4	To Rent or Not to Rent Games? When it comes to renting games, i am not big into it. I was recently discussed this with a friend on mine. I wanted to see what your guys thoughts on this as well. I think it is not a waste of money, but i want to get your thoughts. Growing up renting was the way to go, but now it seems that it is too expensive and not worth the cost. It is almost too much of a hassle to go pick it and have to drop it back off. (Yes, i am lazy in that aspect) What are your thoughts on this? I know we have many gamers here (which will probably grow with KZ 2 being released ) (My answers are in Red) 1)If you could easily and inexpensively rent video games, would you start renting games instead of buying games? NO 2)If you had the opportunity to rent a video game from a vending machine (example "red box" for video games), how interested would you be in the opportunity on a scale of 1 to 10? (1=Terrible Idea, 5=Okay Idea, 10=Awesome Idea) 1-- I do not like renting, i will read reviews and talk with ppl i know, but i am not big into renting. 3)Do you wish that you could easily and inexpensively rent games before buying them? Maybe, buy for now, i just buy my games 4)What kind of game system owner do you consider yourself? I play about 15 hours a week

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02-26-2009, 04:49 AM	#2
BluHavik Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:STL Blu-ray collection:32	1. Depends. I'd be sure to get exposed to many more new franchise's. Most of the games I buy, I know I've played the previous iterations and had fun with them. 2. I couldn't see myself doing that. I've never used a redbox either. 3. Yes 4. Around 15hrs/week as well The problem I have is I always miss the due date and end up paying 2x the rental rate. At that point I might as well have bought it.

02-26-2009, 04:53 AM	#3
Cyorg Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:San Antonio, TX. PSN ID: Cyorg Blu-ray collection:62 Blu-ray reviews:1	The only time I rent games is when I'm interested in a game, but am not entirely sold on it. If I say to myself "that looks kinda cool", it's a rental. If I really like it once I've played it, I'll buy it.

02-26-2009, 05:30 AM	#4
Grim Reaper Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Let Me In! 4K collection:499 Blu-ray collection:2022 DVD collection:25 Trading Score:13	i dont rent games/movies anymore. since, blockbuster requires a credit card to rent ps3 games & bd movies. this includes games for the "other" two consoles.

02-26-2009, 05:31 AM	#5
Stephie_is_a_dork Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:So Cal Trading Score:2	free demos from PS Store > $8 rentals from Blockbuster I do have to add that I use Redbox allllmost every week. I signed up at their website and get free rental codes texted to my cell every Monday. For several months now, they've been vending certain new-release Blu-rays for the same price ($1/night or free with code) as plain ol' DVDs. I'd recommend it to anyone. In general, Netflix, Blockbuster online and Gamefly aren't for me. I'd rather pick it out and pick it up in person...and I hate that waiting for mail eats away my rental time.

02-26-2009, 05:33 AM	#6
LynxFX Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007	I pretty much only rent. Gamefly has saved me over $2000 on the PS3 thusfar and I have played vastly more games than I would have otherwise. Your poll is broken, no option to say "yes I rent, love it, whatever".

02-26-2009, 05:43 AM	#7
toef Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2008 Location:Isla Nublar 4K collection:229 Blu-ray collection:545 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	It depends on the games, for me. I feel like I'm getting too old for games, so I no longer care about playing every new decent game coming out, and instead just focus on the big ones, or the ones that interest me. After picking up MLB 09 next week, and Legends of Wrestlemania a few weeks later (I enjoyed wrestling in the early 90s, and it seems like it will be a fun trip down Nostalgia Lane), I don't think I'll be buying anymore games for quite a while. I do see a purpose to signing up for something like GameFly though, so every few months I can rent a few of the games that have come out, and see what they are like. Maybe even beat them, if they aren't long/I have the time. Things like Mirrors Edge, MGS4, etc. worked well for this. I was intrigued enough to want to play them, but don't care about playing them more than once, so a rental was good for me. The only games I've purchased in the last year are games that seem to have a lot of longevity, so sports games, and online games. In roughly the last year (since GTA IV came out), the only games I've purchased were: - GTA IV (I made an exception for this, since I'd been a fan of the series since the first GTA on PS1) - Virtua Tennis (I got it for $6 at Sears) - Rock Band 2 (party game, will have a long life, new songs, etc) - LittleBigPlanet (fun to create stuff, and that seemed like it'd keep the game fresh for a long time) - Buzz! Trivia (explained below) I got RB2, LBP and Buzz! all for $80 + tax, brand new. They were paid for ahead of time, so I picked up RB2 and LBP when they came out. I feel like I got my $ worth out of each of those games (especially the $6 Virtua Tennis), so I'm happy with those. But I can't see myself paying $60 for a regular one-player game, that I can't imagine playing more than once (and with how little I play games, I have no desire to play through story-based games more than once). So, yeah, I vote for rent, but it depends on the game.

02-26-2009, 12:26 PM	#8
fsavoie Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2008 Location:QC, Canada Blu-ray collection:48	I only buy games that are in my "A" list. And only have time to play those game so.... never rent any...

02-26-2009, 12:31 PM	#9
krazeyeyez Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:the guy on the couch Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:287 Blu-ray reviews:4	i only rent for the most part....... with the no late fee's at blockbuster i can rent a game, beat it or play the hell out of it, a month and a half for 8 bucks is not bad, enough for me unless it has addictive online play.

02-26-2009, 12:32 PM	#10
Xerios Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Irving, TX PSNetwork: Xerios Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:286 DVD collection:5 Trading Score:1	i like having a collection, plus if i had friends over id hate to say u guys wanna play "insert the 1 game i rented before returning another 1" and not having ghe option to play things like Madden, Fight Night, Basketball, MLB, Resistance.. idk thats just me

02-26-2009, 12:43 PM	#11
daevv Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Newfoundland! Blu-ray collection:81	For $30 I but a 7 coupon booklet at Hollywood Video (called Movie Gallery here in Canada)usable for either free movie or 1 week game rentals. I get my money value back after using 3-4 on games. They never expire which is a good thing as I rarely rent but buy the games I want. I only use them really to rent games I may want to buy. ie Fallout 3

02-26-2009, 01:12 PM	#12
LifeOfAPirate13 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Chicago, IL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:18	I rent games from time to time I know I would not be interested in playing more than once. Unless it is survival horror, it all depends for me on who makes the game the ratings and how I feel before I decide to rent or buy. If I am iffy about a title I will rent it, but if I feel I will like it based on the demo or whatever I will buy it. So I would have put an option I rent games but the OP never really just put a "I rent games" option I don't care about the red box lol.

02-26-2009, 01:54 PM	#15
unjichan Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Bangkok, Thailand 4K collection:452 Blu-ray collection:2463 Blu-ray reviews:1	1)If you could easily and inexpensively rent video games, would you start renting games instead of buying games? No, I love collecting them and I'm don't get easily bored with all the games I can play them repeatly. 2)If you had the opportunity to rent a video game from a vending machine (example "red box" for video games), how interested would you be in the opportunity on a scale of 1 to 10? 3 = It sounds ok, my friend would be interest but no for me. 3)Do you wish that you could easily and inexpensively rent games before buying them? No, I love buying them and tear all the seal. 4)What kind of game system owner do you consider yourself? PS3 freak. Games 40% Movies 60% __________________

02-26-2009, 02:01 PM	#16
Mr. HiDef Expert Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Fox Lake IL Blu-ray collection:89	I rent games from gamefly, just because I use to buy a ton of games and never played them.

02-26-2009, 02:23 PM	#17
jono_0101 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2008 Location:St. Louis Blu-ray collection:164 Trading Score:7	i never rent games, buy have been toying with the idea of using gamefly to play some games that im not really interested in owning but still want to get a little taste of, and who knows? maybe itll change my mind about buying, i think a red box type of system for games would be a good option too, im surprised its not already being done

02-26-2009, 04:53 PM	#18
jamclaur Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:75 Blu-ray collection:849 Trading Score:34	What a lame poll. There's no "Yes" on there.

02-26-2009, 07:56 PM	#20
Layd Dly Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Orlando, Florida Home Theater Gallery:83 Blu-ray collection:405 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	I buy only, considering i have paid $20 or less for 90% of my collection, i have no need to rent. I have bought over 20 360/PS3 Games in the last 3 months for under $10, so why should i bother renting. And if its a have to have game i buy it at release or at least on sale, but i still use coupons and rwz certs to my advantage as well. Its all about being a savvy shopper.

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