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Powerful Guides official Gamefly review

Hello,

Its Mark Eastman from Powerful Guides,

If you’re becoming frustrated with the cost of your video game habit or making multiple trips to your local video store looking for a particular title and then having to hurry up and get it back to avoid late fees....then this is the answer for you. You may have heard of Gamefly before, or seen their TV ad but never investigated them further. If so, then this review is for you.

I've been using these guys for years and recommending them to all my friends and they are absolutely GREAT! So, I figured I would take the time to dedicate a page of my website to them and share with all of you why I think they are the best.

THE COST

To me, cost is pretty important so I'll talk about that first. You have a choice between renting 1 game at a time or 2. Renting 1 game will cost you $15.95 per month and renting 2 will cost you $22.95 per month. This may seem like a lot at first but if you think about it you are really saving. Take a look at this example.

• Blockbuster rental costs you $7.95 for 5 days. So, if you keep it for 1 month (30 days) then that would be 6 (5 day rentals) X $7.95 or $47.70.

As you can see $15.95 a month is a BARGAIN compared to the $47.70 you would have to spend at Blockbuster not to mention all the trips you could avoid to the store. The 2 games per month deal is an EVEN GREATER bargain creating a savings of over 75% versus what you would pay by renting from your local video store at the quoted prices.

If you rent a lot of video games and want to save money then Gamefly will definitely help you do that.

HOW IT WORKS

After you’ve signed up, you tell GameFly what games you want to play by selecting titles and adding them to your GameQ. What is your GameQ? Simply a list of video games you want to play. This way you ensure they never send you a game you don’t want. You can also prioritize the order in which video games are sent to you by changing the sequence of the games in your GameQ.

Gamefly has the best selection of video games for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PSP, Xbox 360, Xbox, Wii, GameCube, Nintendo DS, and Game Boy Advance. They are open 24 hours every day, and their rental library has over 6,000 titles makes renting hard-to-find classics and hot new releases as simple as a few clicks of your mouse. You can also find upcoming titles to add to your GameQ.

Once you have made your selections then Gamefly gets to work sending it out to you. They ship their games from Los Angeles, CA, Pittsburgh, PA, Tampa, FL, and Austin, TX. The opening of their newest shipping center in Austin allows them to provide faster delivery across the entire U.S. PLUS!- more shipping centers are on the way!

Pre-paid postage on all rentals is included with your membership. When you are finished with a game, simply put it in the pre-paid mailer and send it back to them. Once they receive your return, your next pick will automatically be sent to you.

It couldn't be easier or more convenient.

Here are a few EXTRAS you won't get from your local video store

ALL THE GAME INFO YOU NEED

GameFly has all the information you'll ever need about a game. They have partnered with GameSpot, GameSpy, and IGN to bring you cheats and codes, reviews, videos, screenshots, walkthroughs, and recommendations. They also have ratings and User Reviews from members, and gameplay controls for every title.

EARN GAMEFLY REWARDS
As gamers, they believe that when you play more, you should get more. The longer you're a GameFly member, the more Rewards you'll receive. Here's a breakdown of what reward you get.

• 5 Gamefly dollars to use toward pre-played game purchases for every 3 consecutive months of membership
• 5% off pre-played games at the Gamefly store after 6 consecutive months of membership
• Get 5 Gamefly dollars and 10% off pre-played games every 3 months after 12 months of consecutive membership.

As you can see you will be able to pick up games you like at a discount plus be able to use your Gamefly dollars to help pay for them by staying a loyal member.

KEEP IT IF YOU LIKE IT

Their "Keep It" feature allows you to buy the games you rent if you love them. With this option, you can try before you buy any game. Original game manuals and cases are included and shipped to you with no shipping or handling fees, as long as you are a renting member.

CANCEL AT ANY TIME

You can easily cancel your membership online or by phone. If you cancel, your account login and GameQ will be saved for one year. There are no cancellation or reactivation fees.

CONCLUSION

After being with GameFly for years I can honestly say, like my DVR, it would be next to impossible to live without it. With the time and money it has saved me already, I can easily justify the cost. But don't take my word for it, use the free trial offer and make up your own mind.

Sincerely,

Mark Eastman

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