Game Subscriptions

Online game subscriptions allow you to enjoy the greatest hits of the Xbox and PlayStation at minimal cost. Whether you're looking to play Grand Theft Auto: Vice City on the Xbox or The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers on PlayStation 2, you can discover great prices and flexible rental schedules with online game subscriptions. Indeed, most game aficionados no longer rent from traditional brick-and-mortar agencies such as Blockbuster or Hollywood Video.

Not all online game subscriptions services are created equal, however, so let the buyer beware. You want to check to make sure that your service keeps your personal and billing information confidential. You should also inquire as to the company's policy for late returns. Does the service charge you a fee for late returns, or are you allowed to keep the games indefinitely?

Most online game subscription services will allow you the opportunity to register for a special subscriber club. For instance, for an additional monthly fee, you may be entitled to an unlimited number of game rentals or be entitled to expand the number of games in your rental queue. To get more information about which online services are the most friendly to consumers, you can chat with other gamers in customer forums.

You may not be able to get the most popular game rentals right away, especially if you are using a boutique service. That's why it's important to develop a wish list of all of your favorite games, so your queue will always be filled with great games ready to be shipped to you. Protect yourself by requesting additional return mailers from your subscription company, so that if an envelope gets lost or damaged, you won't have to pay shipping charges to return games to the company.