What do you guys think of Gamefly?

[captmorgan72]

Thinking about trying them out. At $15 bucks a month for one at a time, it seems pretty decent. I understand you can keep the game as long as you like. If you play at least two games a month it sounds like it would be worth it. Any of you guys use this service?

[AfghanAnt]

I've had an account for the last three years and I enjoy it a lot. You accrue points which can be used towards purchasing games which is a nice little bonus.

[JeyNyce]

I loved Gamefly, had it for a few years.  One of the nice perks is buying the used games very cheap

[captmorgan72]

Just joined them. My first three choices were Call of Duty Black Ops, Spiderman Shattered Dimensions and Transformers War for Cybertron.

Jey, you said you HAD it for a few years, did you quit the service? If you did, why?

[JeyNyce]

Just joined them. My first three choices were Call of Duty Black Ops, Spiderman Shattered Dimensions and Transformers War for Cybertron.

Jey, you said you HAD it for a few years, did you quit the service? If you did, why?

I had to quit the service because of finances.  It had nothing to do with Gamefly.  The only thing I recommend is if you have it, use it.  I stopped playing games for a while and had games sitting collecting dust.   

[JeyNyce]

Also check online for discount codes.  I believe you may find a few at Revision 3 website.

[captmorgan72]

Well, I am not very impressed with GameFly. I received the first game they sent me, finished it and returned it. It took four days for them to get it. So far it's been 7 days and I have not received the next game on my list. I also thought that they would send games to me in the order that I place them in my GameQ but that is apparently not the case. They sent me a game (not received yet of course) that was number 4 on my list before the 2nd and 3rd selections. I changed my plan from one game out to two. Figured it would work out better that way. Now I am thinking about canceling the service.

[JeyNyce]

Man, sorry that it's not working out for you.  Dis you at least get a discount?

[Uncle Yuan]

Well, I am not very impressed with GameFly. I received the first game they sent me, finished it and returned it. It took four days for them to get it. So far it's been 7 days and I have not received the next game on my list. I also thought that they would send games to me in the order that I place them in my GameQ but that is apparently not the case. They sent me a game (not received yet of course) that was number 4 on my list before the 2nd and 3rd selections. I changed my plan from one game out to two. Figured it would work out better that way. Now I am thinking about canceling the service.

Netflix has kind of spoiled us - they have such a huge library and distribution network that they can (almost) always get you your next movie and have a two day turn around.  For smaller companies with three distribution hubs and smaller stock levels, this level of service is really hard to duplicate. 

[catwhowalksbyhimself]

I agree with that.  Netflix has a distribution center in every major city, a fast turnaround time, and a huge stock.  Seven days actually is't so bad if you don't have all those things.

I only play PC games, though, so this service is not something I would ever use.

[BlueBard]

Imagine if Netflix got into the game rental business?

[Uncle Yuan]

Imagine if Netflix got into the game rental business?

Honestly, I don't know why they haven't.  Most of the late brick and mortar movie rental places did.  It seems a logical extension to the video market.