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Posted June 23, 2011
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GameRager: I meant renting the same game over and over again if you like it and spending more then you would buying it from them or buying it elsewhere used.
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Hawk52: I dunno. To me, there aren't that many console games you couldn't clear (or atleast feel satisfied with) after a few days.

When I had Gamefly, I cleared Mass Effect 1 in less then a week. So you'd still be looking at less money then with purchasing the game.
For some it's better to own a game and possibly revisit it in the future that's more important to them than just clearing it once then returning it. I mean obviosuly not all game are like this and those that one can play once and not want anymore they should rent. But if you want to own and possibly replay buying is always cheaper/better overall.
Posted June 23, 2011
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Hawk52: I dunno. To me, there aren't that many console games you couldn't clear (or atleast feel satisfied with) after a few days.

When I had Gamefly, I cleared Mass Effect 1 in less then a week. So you'd still be looking at less money then with purchasing the game.
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GameRager: For some it's better to own a game and possibly revisit it in the future that's more important to them than just clearing it once then returning it. I mean obviosuly not all game are like this and those that one can play once and not want anymore they should rent. But if you want to own and possibly replay buying is always cheaper/better overall.
True enough, but that raises the point of most games today not being good enough to buy. There's exceptions to the rule, but for me personally there's about one or two brand new games per year I'd even be willing to consider full retail price for.

So instead of running off to buy Generic Shooter #1,349 you can rent it instead and save 57 dollars.
Posted June 23, 2011
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Hawk52: This would be awesome if my 360 hadn't completely melted down. Or the DVD drive had worked for the last year.

I suppose I could go rent MINUTE TO WIN IT on the Wii.
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hedwards: This was more awesome before Gamefly built a warehouse in Seattle, previously it had taken nearly a week each way for me to get my games, now if I go back I'll have to wait only a couple days between games.

I kind of liked the service, but the closest distribution facility being clear across the country was a real deal breaker.
Same here, sort of. I held off on trying it because there were no nearby distribution centers, but then they added one in my area and I gave it a shot. The turnaround was at least as quick as Netflix (about three day turnaround), but I still couldn't justify it, as I only had a PS2. Now I've got a PS3 as well and it is definitely much more appealing. For now, my local public library actually has a decent selection of games that I haven't made my through yet, so I still don't feel the need for something like Gamefly (yet).
Posted June 23, 2011
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GameRager: For some it's better to own a game and possibly revisit it in the future that's more important to them than just clearing it once then returning it. I mean obviosuly not all game are like this and those that one can play once and not want anymore they should rent. But if you want to own and possibly replay buying is always cheaper/better overall.
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Hawk52: True enough, but that raises the point of most games today not being good enough to buy. There's exceptions to the rule, but for me personally there's about one or two brand new games per year I'd even be willing to consider full retail price for.

So instead of running off to buy Generic Shooter #1,349 you can rent it instead and save 57 dollars.
No one said buying full price. Redbox sells cheap games/movies you can buy instead of renting for low prices. And of course I only meant to buy and keep those special gems you find not everything.
Posted June 23, 2011
I love... LOVE... seeing Blockbuster commercials exclaiming that they get titles before Redbox. Blockbuster is in Chapter 11 (or is it 13) now because they have failed to compete with a vending machine.

The amazing thing is that Blockbuster, with its human employees, can't even compete against Redbox in the area of customer service.

Imagine how sucktastic you have to be when you fail against a competitor whose business model is to retrofit Coca Cola machines for DVD cases... and the machines develop a better rapport with the customer than you can :-)
Posted June 23, 2011
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HoneyBakedHam: I love... LOVE... seeing Blockbuster commercials exclaiming that they get titles before Redbox. Blockbuster is in Chapter 11 (or is it 13) now because they have failed to compete with a vending machine.

The amazing thing is that Blockbuster, with its human employees, can't even compete against Redbox in the area of customer service.

Imagine how sucktastic you have to be when you fail against a competitor whose business model is to retrofit Coca Cola machines for DVD cases... and the machines develop a better rapport with the customer than you can :-)
It's not just about customer service but speed(no need to wait in line usually), ease of use(no membership card required or fees to pay, forms to fill, etc), price(1 dollar per night and you can keep it unlimited nights with just more nightly fees and no late fees/etc).
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