So how does Game Fly work for you?

Published on June 24, 2008 By CharlesCS In Gaming

I just recently purchased a Nintendo Wii for my kids and they are loving it. I can't deny I like it too, look forward to getting myself Rockband for Wii for Xmas. While I was able to get 2 games plus a game that came with the second controller and the one on the Wii, I am sure the kids will eventually crave for new games. rather than spending $40 on new games and having to watch the kids like hawks to make sure they don't mess them up, I was thinking renting games might come in handy. Blockbuster and Netflix were great movie rental ideas, but was forced to eliminate them when things got a bit bad, apart from their prices going up.

Now I find myself wondering what to use as a source for game rentals. I would like to avoid the local Blockbuster due to their rental prices are way too expensive apart from wanting a deposit as well. That is why I ask about Gamefly.com. Was wondering if anyone here on JU could give me some details as to their experiences with this gamie rental site. Is it worth it? What do you think is the best deal? Are they fast at getting you games? How often do you have problems with them? Anything you can share would be appeciated. I may not be using the service anytime soon, but will consider it in a few months. Thank you in advance.

Comments

Texas Wahine

on Jun 24, 2008

We have done GF for a few years.

How quickly you receive games depends on how close you are to a distribution center. They should offer a free trial (I think ??), and that would be a good way to estimate shipping/receiving time.

New releases and popular games are sometimes hard to get because of demand, so there can be a long wait for those games (like with Netflix).

If I am not mistaken, Netflix and GF are the same company.

We have awesome turn around time with Netflix and lousy turn around time with Gamefly, but I think the Netflix distribution system is local for us (Waco, I think? I can't remember) and the GF one is in California.

Since you will be renting primarily Wii games, it may not be as big a problem for you since there may be less demand for Wii games. I could be wrong about that though!

We have the 3 game plan for about $32/month. It's a little pricey, but still cheaper than buying games. GF will also give you reward dollars and other incentives to use as time goes on. They also sell used games for a reduced price.

My husband beats games pretty quickly, so GF saves us $$. The boys don't usually get games from GF. They usually get their Wii games as gifts or earn them, so their Wii library is not huge (they've had their Wii for about a year and a half and they only have 7 or 8 games, haha, poor kids!). They play games over and over and my oldest will unlock E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G. LOL.

Anyways, I was looking over GF and the cheapest plan is 1 game out at a time for like $16 plus tax. 2 games is $23 plus tax. To do the 3 game plan, you have to be a customer for 2 months first, then you can upgrade to that plan. The 4 game plan is $37 plus tax, but it also requires 2 months of good account standing.

HTH.

CharlesCS

on Jun 24, 2008

Great info TW, just what I needed. Most of the games will probably be for the kids but I will have my 1 game here and there. I think the 1 game at a time should be sufficient for now. My kids only have 4 and that may only change during Xmas. Thanks for the info.

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