anyone notice gamefly sells games really cheap...

I just joined gamefly and noticed they also sell the games they rent.... and the games were anywhere from 39.99 for a new game, to 14.99 for a used game like the new splinter cell... anyone who used this service or bought a game from them know why so cheap?

Gamefly sells games?

I thought it was just the Netflix of Gaming.

Presumably because you're already paying them the monthly fee. Unless you don't have to be subscribed to buy their games, but I kinda doubt it.Kiro0

You don't. The catch is they wont sell newly released used games. They have a keep it feature where members who have the game rented already can get the prices he quotes. When a game is old enough though they start selling it used to anyone like a store with comparable used prices to everywhere else.

probably because the copies are heavily used in their rental service, and might not be in the best of quality when you purchase them. that would be my guess.

probably because the copies are heavily used in their rental service, and might not be in the best of quality when you purchase them. that would be my guess.

Dead-Memories

I've had less problems with my used gamefly games then gamestop.

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probably because the copies are heavily used in their rental service, and might not be in the best of quality when you purchase them. that would be my guess.

Metalscarz

I've had less problems with my used gamefly games then gamestop.

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probably because the copies are heavily used in their rental service, and might not be in the best of quality when you purchase them. that would be my guess.

Renzokucant

I've had less problems with my used gamefly games then gamestop.

Yup. I have a PS3, and stand alone blu ray player. I have never had a bad blu-ray disc from netflix, gamefly, gamestop, etc.

But I've never had a bad 360, or Wii Disc, or Gamecube disc, or Xbox or PS2 disc from Gamefly either.

probably because the copies are heavily used in their rental service, and might not be in the best of quality when you purchase them. that would be my guess.

Dead-Memories

Incorrect. They only sell games that are in playable condition, they also send along a brand new case and manual. I've had zero issues with condition, and I've used GF on and off for 5 years.

probably because the copies are heavily used in their rental service, and might not be in the best of quality when you purchase them. that would be my guess.

Dead-Memories

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probably because the copies are heavily used in their rental service, and might not be in the best of quality when you purchase them. that would be my guess.

Bigboi500

I just joined gamefly and noticed they also sell the games they rent.... and the games were anywhere from 39.99 for a new game, to 14.99 for a used game like the new splinter cell... anyone who used this service or bought a game from them know why so cheap?

Renzokucant

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I just joined gamefly and noticed they also sell the games they rent.... and the games were anywhere from 39.99 for a new game, to 14.99 for a used game like the new splinter cell... anyone who used this service or bought a game from them know why so cheap?

DeckardLee2010

Not at all in my experience. I've gotten more ****ed up discs from Gamestop then even Ebay or Blockbuster.

probably because the copies are heavily used in their rental service, and might not be in the best of quality when you purchase them. that would be my guess.

Dead-Memories

i don't buy any games from gamefly because y'know... i have gamefly... :)

Anyone care to explain to me how Gamefly works? I always hear about it.Randoggy

Netflix for videogames. I'm sure the Gamefly website would have all the info you are looking for.

Anyone care to explain to me how Gamefly works? I always hear about it.Randoggy

The trick is logistics. You have to make sure that if there is a game coming out that you want to play, you have a spot in your rental queue open about a week before the game comes out. You also need to account for delivery time when shipping back your games. I've seen too many people complaining that the service sucks because they lack the common sense to realize that it takes time for the post office to send your stuff back to them, so if you wait too long you are going to screw yourself. It's rental by mail, account for transport time both ways.

Gamefly actually seems pretty bad ass, might have to sign up. Seems they don't ship to the great white north though. Might have to check out http://www.gameaccess.caRandoggy

Yea, it's a nice service if you can get it. Saves me a good bit of loot even though I'm usually a PC gamer since I'll rent the multiplats I'm not sure on, then buy the PC version later if I feel so inclined. Not to mention all the one and done games for someone with ADD like myself ;)

I'll be buying from them..although I won't join. I think the benefit of joining is that you get free shipping if you opt to buy the games...am I right? I won't mind paying for shipping with their games being sold at quite the cheap price. :Pverbalfilth

I juat wana know if it comes with case and manual... It's a blueray so I'm not concerned about the conditionRenzokucant

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probably because the copies are heavily used in their rental service, and might not be in the best of quality when you purchase them. that would be my guess.

Renzokucant

I've had less problems with my used gamefly games then gamestop.

[QUOTE="Renzokucant"]I juat wana know if it comes with case and manual... It's a blueray so I'm not concerned about the conditionheretrix

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[QUOTE="Renzokucant"]I juat wana know if it comes with case and manual... It's a blueray so I'm not concerned about the conditionRenzokucant

Unlike Gamestop they know the difference between a new game and a used copy. One a game has been opened it is no longer new, therefore they sell it to you at their used game price.The cool thing about it is, if you are the first to get the game, then you have basically bought a "new" game at a used game price, since no one has rented the game before you.

[QUOTE="Renzokucant"][QUOTE="heretrix"]If you buy a game it comes with the original case and manual. Since it's never given out they are always in perfect condition.

heretrix

Unlike Gamestop they know the difference between a new game and a used copy. One a game has been opened it is no longer new, therefore they sell it to you at their used game price.The cool thing about it is, if you are the first to get the game, then you have basically bought a "new" game at a used game price, since no one has rented the game before you.