Xbox/PS2/Gamecube game rentals 10 days free (think Netflix)

[DogbertFuz]

http://www.gamefly.com - You get 10 days free for 2 game rentals at a time, which basically allow you to do nothing but pay them for renting 2 games ($22/month). Their stock on hand is really good and their queue process allows you to request games before their release date. They're based in Downtown L.A. which is great for me!
*update*
I ordered and recieved the games within 1 business day. That's good service. =)
PS2
Xbox
Gamecube

http://www.veegeez.com/ - Pricing $20 for 2 games, and it goes on up. Located in Santa Clarita. Someone post or PM me about quality of service / availability. Includes a trade-up program where old games are traded for a free month's access.
PS2
PSX
Xbox
Gamecube


http://www.redoctane.com/ - 18.95 A month for 2 games. Price goes on up. Located in Sunnyvale, CA. Someone post or PM me about quality of service / availability. Includes a tradeup program where old games are traded for credit.
PS2
PSX
Xbox
Gamecube
Dreamcast


http://www.dvdavenue.com/ - 14.95 A month, for 2 games. Located in Clinton, MD. Someone post or PM me about quality of service / availability.
DVDs
PS2
PSX


http://www.govojo.com - 1 game for $14, 2 games for $20 and moves on up. Site doesn't look very professional, but rather than judge a book by its cover ... I would like some hard evidence. Seems it has a good library. Located in Oakland, Ca.
PS2
Xbox
Gamecube

http://www.angelgamer.com/ - $15 for one game, $20 for two. Moves up from there. Located in Austin, Tx.
PS2
Xbox
Gamecube

I hope knowledgable people who have experience with these companies can post their comments. Thanks again. I think those posting their comments should build a criteria around the following points:

[*]Availability - Are the games you wanted listed on the site?
[*]Inventory - How long would the wait be for a hot game?
[*]Shipping - How long would you have to wait for them to get you the game?

Its been my experience that Blockbuster has limited game selection, and a rather crummy inventory. I've been trying to rent Bloodrayne for about 2 weeks now. I think that's still the newest game as well. Anyway, my experience with blockbuster was very bad in this regard. Thanks for the post!

Nick

 

[Wookieboy]

There are actually some other sites that work similarly. I wanna say they're cheaper though, I'll try to find the links and post them here.

 

[Wookieboy]

http://www.veegeez.com/ - Pricing depends on # of games out on your acct.

http://www.redoctane.com/ - 18.95 A month, unlimited games

http://www.dvdavenue.com/ - 19.95 A month, PS and PS2 only

http://www.govojo.com - Pricing depends on # of games out on your acct.

http://www.angelgamer.com/ - Pricing depends on # of games out on your acct.

I haven't used any of these services and can't vouch for the quality, but Red Octane seems to be an excellent deal.

 

[Dm301]

that redoctane deal looks good

 

[Growltiger]

Fixed link for Gamefly

 

[DogbertFuz]

yeah that looks like a much better deal. Does anyone have any personal experience with these? I'm especially interested in hearing about red octane! Thanks!

Nick

 

[murphy55d]

I wish they werent in CA...that is like 4 days transit for mail to PA... however I think I'm going to give this RedOctane thing a try. It looks a LOT like Netflix. (which I currently use)

 

[royaldank]

Originally posted by: DogbertFuz
yeah that looks like a much better deal. Does anyone have any personal experience with these? I'm especially interested in hearing about red octane! Thanks!

Nick

I rented a few games from RedOctane about two years ago. I never did the monthly membership, but the single games that I got were handled very well. You received an envelope with the game in it. It folded back in such a way that return postage was taken care of and the game just slipped in. I received one a couple days late and called them, they changed the due date accordingly. The three or four times I used them, they were trouble free. I'd recommend them to others.

I've never used Netflix, so I'm not sure how it opperates. However, RO got 3 out of 4 games to me before the "rental period" started, meaning I had a day or two extra with the game. The one that arrived a day late, like I said, was taken care of with a quick phone call. They pushed back the due date another day and I had no problems.

 

[LucJoe]

Yea, that RO deal looks pretty good, but it is also a 2 games at a time deal, which kinda kills the deal for me. If you figure it takes 3-4 business days to mail something, that means that from the time you return a game till the time you get your next game its gonna be 6-8 business days, that's just way too long. I think the best deal i've ever seen for something like this was the blockbuster gaming freedom pass. They had it last summer, it was 19.99/month, you could have 2 games out at a time and there were no late fees or anything. Plus you have the benefit of running to blockbuster real quick rather than mailing your stuff back. I guess its a good deal for those that live in LA though...

 

[murphy55d]

I signed up... went for the 3 games, $24 a month deal.

If it sucks, then so be it... but we'll see.

 

[Tung]

cool, people will their dvd-burner now.

 

[kki000]

I tried a bunch of these a few yrs ago.. ad they stunk. I remember RedOctane sucking big time. I made the mistake of putting in "marginal" games that I thought would be interesting along with the killer tittles i really wanted. Big mistake. They never sent me the ones i wanted even after i sent back the crappy ones.

I just signed up for gamefly, their availability was very good on the tittles i wanted. Hope this works out.
K

 

[olouie]

Originally posted by: Tung
cool, people will their dvd-burner now.

will what?

 

[Stoney]

I'm using Hollywood Video for $20 a month.2 games or movies (DVD or VHS) at a time. I like the option of being able to pick up 2 movies or games, if they don't have the game I want I just get a movie instead.

 

[Hummercash]

Originally posted by: Stoney
I'm using Hollywood Video for $20 a month.2 games or movies (DVD or VHS) at a time. I like the option of being able to pick up 2 movies or games, if they don't have the game I want I just get a movie instead.

care to go into a little more detail? i have a HV near my house and would love to get in on this.


.//chris

 

[HappyFace]

Yea I'd also like to know about HV! It's right down the block from me

 

[V00DOO]

Yea I'd also like to know about HV! It's right down the block from me

Me too. I did the Blockbuster $19.99 a month game pass in the summer. It was great.

 

[DogbertFuz]

I've had problems with BB not carrying any new games. That sort of sucks when u consider how much you're paying.

 

[DogbertFuz]

Up for an update. If anyone's been watching this thread.

 

[HappyFace]

1 day? That's really fast ... do you live near their shipping location?

 

[LiQiCE]

I was seriously thinking about doing one of these but I didn't know which ones were good. It seems like all of them don't get brand new games though ... For example, when I checked yesterday RedOctane still listed Shenmue II as a pre-order! Its been out for over a week now. If anyone has any more experiences with one of these companies, I'd love to hear it!

 

[skrill]

Well -- I signed up for Gamefly's service (a buddy of mine from work and I are going to split the costs).

I checked RedOctane -- but although it says rent unlimited titles -- is seems that can only keep 2 out at a time (just like Gamefly.com).

Like that Gamefly is here in L.A. -- so I went with that one. For now

 

[skrill]

Just to update -- I too got my games within a day (I live in LA) using Gamefly.

Only disappointment -- the "low pre-owned" price of the games (assuming you decide to keep one) seems to always be $47.99 (at least for recent titles). Add the $2 charge for shipping out the DVD box and instructions and the "for sale" prices are definately not hot.

 

[kinkeads]

I tried GoVoJo for 3 weeks. They have a suprisingly large selection, but unfortunately they seem to stock far too few copies of the popular games. After 3 weeks I hadn't received a single game, so I cancelled and switched to Gamefly.com.

Gamefly is a bit pricey, but 8 out of 9 games in my queue are available now and the first 2 games arrived the day after I joined! These guys have their act together.

I also looked at joining Redoctane. They seem to have the same problem as GoVoJo... to few games and/or too many members. Most of their games were "not yet available" or "short wait".

 

[skrill]

Gamefly certainly seems with it.

I sent back Robot Alchemic Drive yesterday (an interesting, quirky game definately worth the rental) -- and they credited the return, and have sent out my top pick in my Q.

Splinter Cell -- woot!!!

Seems like they have enough copies around.