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Step 1
Rent the latest games at your local video store or subscribe to a video game rental service online. Enjoy playing the latest video games for a fraction of the price of buying the game. By renting games, you also eliminate the possibility that you’ll regret having spent $40 on a game you don’t really enjoy playing.
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Step 2
Buy used video games at a local video game store. You may not be able to get the latest titles, but you’ll often find last year’s hot games for a fraction of what they cost new.
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Step 3
Search the bargain bins at your local electronics, big box and video game stores. Sometimes you can find fun games for a low price.
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Step 4
Buy last year’s sports games right after this year’s version hits the shelves. Most football, basketball, soccer and baseball video games are updated each year. Once the new game debuts, stores will want to sell through their stock of last year’s version, so they’ll often sell it at a discount.
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Step 5
Check thrift stores and yard sales for old video games. Sometimes, you can find old classics for a dollar or a newer game for under $10. You never know what you might find!
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Step 6
Purchase new and used video games through online and print classified ads or auction sites. Just make sure you are purchasing from a reputable source before you hand over your money.
