Bartuc08
Mostly known as Zomby Jezuz
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We all love games, that's why most of us are here, but how often do we find ourselves debating which game to buy on release? Until recently I've always been big on buying new and on the release date, but this began to get rather costly after a while, especially with the increase of new games coming out. To rectify this I began to make rules to my purchasing, and the results are amazing. With some strict budget placements and a bit of discipline you can enjoy gaming and still have enough money to feed yourself.
Rule 1. Never buy new.
A game is a lot like a new car, once it's been taken out for a spin it's value drops drastically, this does not mean the game is broken however. Used games might have scuffed cases or torn pages, but when it comes down to it how many of you really hold onto the cases and booklets in the long run?
Rule 2. Read Reviews.
Nothing is worse then reading about this amazing new title only to buy it and find out that most the reviews were paid off. Don't trust the box, everything on the box is there to sell the product. Find reviews online by both critics and players, read the best and the worst. Wait a couple weeks and check for new reviews, as hype wears off the reviews could change.
Rule 3. Compare Prices.
This applies to buying new (if you choose to do so) and used. When you decide that you absolutely need a specific title check various retailers. Local dealers may have deals on buying used games, online stores might have a cut price with the added cost of S+H. Steam might be having a sale on specific titles or perhaps some one is selling their used game on Craigslist. It doesn't hurt to take 30 minutes out of your schedule to save yourself some money.
Rule 4. Have Patience
This is a big one. As stated, a lot can change in a week or two, this gives you time to see what others think of the game and if it's worth picking up or not.
Rule 5. Never pre-order.
When you Pre-order you break all the above rules in one go. You've more then likely paid an inflated price for a product you have no idea of. Most pre-orders come with a special deal, usually a weapon or a free DLC, is this worth it to you?
If this is too much for you to read then just remember this, patience and research. The average person will probably never complete more then half of the games he purchases, is a third of a game worth $60 to you?
Rule 1. Never buy new.
A game is a lot like a new car, once it's been taken out for a spin it's value drops drastically, this does not mean the game is broken however. Used games might have scuffed cases or torn pages, but when it comes down to it how many of you really hold onto the cases and booklets in the long run?
Rule 2. Read Reviews.
Nothing is worse then reading about this amazing new title only to buy it and find out that most the reviews were paid off. Don't trust the box, everything on the box is there to sell the product. Find reviews online by both critics and players, read the best and the worst. Wait a couple weeks and check for new reviews, as hype wears off the reviews could change.
Rule 3. Compare Prices.
This applies to buying new (if you choose to do so) and used. When you decide that you absolutely need a specific title check various retailers. Local dealers may have deals on buying used games, online stores might have a cut price with the added cost of S+H. Steam might be having a sale on specific titles or perhaps some one is selling their used game on Craigslist. It doesn't hurt to take 30 minutes out of your schedule to save yourself some money.
Rule 4. Have Patience
This is a big one. As stated, a lot can change in a week or two, this gives you time to see what others think of the game and if it's worth picking up or not.
Rule 5. Never pre-order.
When you Pre-order you break all the above rules in one go. You've more then likely paid an inflated price for a product you have no idea of. Most pre-orders come with a special deal, usually a weapon or a free DLC, is this worth it to you?
If this is too much for you to read then just remember this, patience and research. The average person will probably never complete more then half of the games he purchases, is a third of a game worth $60 to you?