Do you want to play the latest video games, but have a limited budget? Or try a game before purchasing it to make sure that you will love playing it? Online rental store can help. It is easy, convenient and cost effective to rent the latest releases via the Internet. You can try as many games as you want for a low flat monthly fee. 

Online video game rental stores are growing more and more popular. Most of them offer a wide range of titles to choose from, on popular consoles ranging from Xbox, Xbox 360, Playstation, Playstation 2, and GameCube to the portable systems like Sony PSP, Nintendo DS and GameBoy Advance. 

Renting video games online is quite simple because you never have to go any further than your mailbox. First of all, you need to register at a suitable rental service like GameZnFlix, GameFly, RedOctane, GotaPlay, GPlay, etc. Many websites offer a free trial subscription so you can check out their video game collection and services before having to pay fees. 

Video game rentals charge a flat monthly fee while you remain a subscriber. No matter how long you keep your games, you won’t pay more than your subscription fee. The plans will vary depending on the number of titles you want to rent per month.  

After you join an online video game rental service, you need to select the titles you would like to rent sometime in the future, from hard-to-find classics to hot new releases. Just browse the website and click on the games you want to add to your list. If you are not sure what to choose, you can take advantage of users’ reviews and game descriptions.

Then, decide how many titles at a time you want to receive. With this information, you can choose the subscription plan that fits your needs. Typically, the price is about $15 for one rental per month, $20 for two rentals, $30 for three rentals and $40 for four rentals (this plan requires an active account in good standing for at least 60 days).

After you have made a choice, the rental service will send you the video games from your list (depending on the number of titles at a time in your subscription plan). All pre-played games are cleaned and polished before they are shipped to customers. 

The video games you have ordered will arrive in your mailbox and you'll need to carry them into the house. That's it! If for any reason a game does not work, the company will either replace it or refund your money.

You can keep your video games as long as you want because rental companies don't charge any late fees. However, keep in mind that it is not beneficial to keep a rental for more than a couple of months – you will need to pay monthly subscription fee. If you love some game, just buy it. All purchases come with the original case and manuals. 

When you are finished with your rentals, you need to return them to the video game rental service. Shipping is typically free for nearly all of these companies. It means that customers send their games back using a pre-paid envelope supplied by the company. 

When a rental service receives video games back, it inspects them to ensure that discs are in good working condition. Then they will send you the next pick from your rental queue. If your top choice is not available due to high demand, the company will send you the next available selection. You can add new video games or make changes to the choices in your list any time you want.

Turnaround time is a serious factor, so take into consideration where the game rental company is located. The closer you are to the mailing center, the sooner you will receive your returns and get new games. Typically, it takes about 6-7 days from the time you mail your game back to when the new rental is received. 

Online rentals are ideal for gaming enthusiasts who want to try a lot of new games without the hassle of due dates or late fees. With video games costing between $50 and $60 each these days, it makes sense to order rentals online at a lower cost.