Online Video Game Rental GameLender
From LoveToKnow VideoGames
By Sheila Robinson (CA-gamer)
Online video game rental websites are a good option when your local retailer doesn’t offer the games you want, or the titles are always rented out. GameLender.com is a popular online video game rental website that can solve this problem. They boast an inventory of over 5,000 titles in current and legacy game systems. So why should you rent from them? Let’s look and see what they offer.
GameLender Membership Plans
To become a member, you first need to choose which level plan you would like. This can depend on your budget, or how many games you think you may play a month. Once you are a member, you can go to their website, login and choose the games you want to try out. GameLender recommends that you choose a bunch of titles at once, since you will not know which one you will get first (unless you specifically note on your account that you MUST have a particular title before all others). Then, depending on your plan, you can get that specific number of games at one time. Play them for as long as you like, then return the game(s) in a prepaid envelope. Once GameLender receives the game you returned, you get another selection from your list.
Sound simple enough? Check out the plans they offer below.
Bronze Level
- Their basic package. For $19.99 a month, you can rent 2 games at a time.
Silver Level
- The mid level package. For $24.99 a month, you can rent 3 games at once.
Gold Level
- For serious gamers only! Spend $34.99 a month to get up to 5 games at a time.
GameLender- Video Game Choices
GameLender offers a big selection of games for the most popular video game consoles. They also offer games for legacy game systems.
Here is what they offer:
Current Game Consoles
Handheld Game Systems
- Game Boy Advance
- Game Boy Color
- Nintendo DS
- Nokia N-GAGE
- PlayStation Portable
Legacy Game Consoles
- Sega Dreamcast
- Nintendo 64 (N64)
- Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
- Sega Genesis
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)
How to Contact GameLender
So you want to sign up. Here’s the info you need.
For snail mail inquiries-
GameLender LLC
PO Box 20820
San Jose, CA 95160
By phone –1-866-5-GAMERS. Their lines are open 10am to 4pm Pacific Standard Time.
Bottom Line- Should you rent from GameLender?
Based on what I’ve found out about these guys, it seems like an okay deal. Online rental services like these are a timesaver for some people who can’t get to their local store (or don’t have one nearby). I like that they offer games for current and legacy systems. Sometimes renting the games I want can be a little frustrating when titles are constantly checked out. This site sounds like a good option.
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Comments
According to information I found in December 2008, it looks like GameLender is no longer accepting applications for new accounts.
Dana Hinders LoveToKnow Group Editor
-- Contributed by: Danahinders
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