Serpentine Cougar Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I've never rented games, and I'm not about to start because there isn't such a service in my area. But I think I probably would if it was available and I knew I'd have enough time to finish the game before it had to be returned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordOfTheFish Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Like most people, I tend to rent games only if my wallet is running low on cash. Or if it's a game I know I wont like that well, but want to try it anyway. And usually, if I beat a game within the time I rented it for, I don't buy it. If it were something like for example, a FF game, that I wanted to try, I would rent it, like it and not beat it in a week, then go to a local gamestop/used gaming store and purchased the game. But this is not very often. I don't rent more than about 5-7 games a year. Then again, that could be a lot compared to some of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jae Onasi Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I buy most of my games since they're PC games, but I've gotten a lot of them once they've gone down in price since I'm usually in the middle of another game when games like Mass Effect or Bioshock come out. I've bought a couple games for my DS, but after I get done with them, the kids will play them (except GTA), so they'll get a fair amount of use. We have rented a few games for the PS2, but the kids generally get the games they want as b-day or Christmas gifts so we haven't spent a ton on games for them other than the big Rock Band 'investment' a few weeks back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da_man Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I got Gamefly, Which works out very well. So, yeah... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthAve Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I used to rent a lot when I had my regular xbox and the local blockbuster still had a decent section dedicated to xbox. If it's a game that sparks my interest, I'd normally like to rent it before buying it, but considering I don't always have money due to me not having a job because I don't have a license, it get's a little difficult. I just replay the games I have over and over again, trying to unlock everything. Renting for me is just something I don't do, especially considering the hastle I have to go through to rent M rated games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriggerGod Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 *notices Jaes' posts that are the same but about 3 hours apart* *Jae waves hand* "You don't see Jae's duplicate post" I don't see Jae's duplicate post... I got Gamefly, Which works out very well. So, yeah... I used to have Gamefly, but I got rid of it because I got preoccupied with PC gaming and I never used it. Whats the point of paying money for a service I didn't use for 2+ months? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith'ari Darth Bane Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Once in a blue moon I'll rent one. Mostly to just try out a game I may want to buy to see if I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da_man Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I used to have Gamefly, but I got rid of it because I got preoccupied with PC gaming and I never used it. Whats the point of paying money for a service I didn't use for 2+ months? I use it on a regular basis. If do use like I do , It is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesusIsGonnaOwnSatan Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 5. i believe renting is a complete waste of my measly jobless income. i take that back! i just found this ad right here on LF: zomg. $10nzd a month?! FREE SHIPPING?! FLIP. [edit] AHH! nooo! they only do consoles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True_Avery Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 [edit] AHH! nooo! they only do consoles! Which brings the obvious question into my mind: Why and how would you ever rent out PC game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesusIsGonnaOwnSatan Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Why and how would you ever rent out PC game? uhm, same way you would do console games? Why because i want to play them. how you pay the vendor some money, they give you a game, you play it in the allowed time, then you return it before they send big men with blunt objects to your house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue Nine Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 She's referring to the fact that most PC games have activation codes that you need to enter each time, genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 If I still had a console, yeah I'd rent. I used to rent all of the time because it was cheaper than buying. Stingerhs is right. There are a lot games out there that are worth a playthrough but have little or no replay value, and that's where renting comes in. It's also where consoles beat the PC because it's so much more cost-effective. I still like my PC, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True_Avery Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 She's referring to the fact that most PC games have activation codes that you need to enter each time, genius. Not only activation codes, but you need to install it and once it is there it is there and unless they keep the requirement of the CD in the drive (which is an incredibly easy hack), you would effectively be buying it. Outside of On-Live, I don't see how renting out PC games is even possible off the top of my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesusIsGonnaOwnSatan Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 She's referring to the fact that most PC games have activation codes that you need to enter each time, genius. hnf. tetchy Not only activation codes, but you need to install it and once it is there it is there and unless they keep the requirement of the CD in the drive (which is an incredibly easy hack), you would effectively be buying it. yep. they give you the code. and that hack is possible with console games too. have you never seen pc game renting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True_Avery Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 have you never seen pc game renting? Not once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesusIsGonnaOwnSatan Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Not once ah. thats it. i have, and im pretty sure ive used it too. and i *know* some of my friends have. its kinda odd that youve never seen it... must be copyright law differences. :| youre in the US, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mav Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 yea, I've never seen PC game renting in the states, but there's no need to buy or rent PC games anyway... ¬_¬ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedHawke Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 My PC games fell off a back of a truck... no wait! I.... Uhhhhh.... I.... I Rented them! Yeah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Filthy pirates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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