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In today's video game market the standards of quality and experience have rocketed beyond what we all once knew as children. Do you remember the days of pong and pac-man? Those 8 bit days are long gone now replaced by next gen graphics and full on in your face visuals that leave you wondering am I still in my living room or did I just travel across the galaxy and wipe out an entire race of sinister aliens bent on destroying human civilization? Gaming has come a long way since the two button mashing and joystick throttling era. We now live in a society in which the possibilities are limitless to our imaginations and some really breathtaking moments. The unseen element that has come with this next gen upgrade is the upgrade in gaming prices. Today's average game costs around $50 to $60, a nice sizable chunk out of our wallets for that 1080p experience. Once upon a time cost wasn't a serious factor, but for the majority of us that live on small budgets and fixed incomes it would be good for us to have a little knowledge about the market options so that our gaming experience can be as enjoyable as possible.

The first thing you want to have prepared is this, what do you want? What kind of gaming experience likens to your taste? Action? Strategy? Shooters? RPG? Simulations? Fighting? Racing? Etc. What are you into? Finding what you like will determine your best option up front before you even get into your purchasing options. The reasoning behind that is determining the amount of time it will take to finish the game type you are looking into. Most action and fighting games can be beaten in under 10 hours, while role playing and strategy games can push the 30 to 50 hour summit. Knowing that will help you choose right away what is best for you, buying or renting.

For the person that wants to buy, you should ask yourself these questions. Am I comfortable with spending this amount of money on this type of game? Will I gain any replay ability from it? (Essentially, is it worth playing again after I have beat it the first time?) Does it have multi-player ability in which I will need this game to constantly play it again and again? Is this something I want to keep? And of course do I want this for myself or as a gift for someone else?
Buying definitely has it's perks. You always have the game available when you want it. You have that accomplished look when your friends come over and see your large library of games. And the joy of owning something you love. It is a great option

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