When setting out to compare video game rental websites, the Star Reviews team came across a number of names that seemed to be leading the pack. Gamerang was one of them, so it was only natural that we include them in our online video game rental reviews. Let’s see how they measured up.
What's New with Gamerang Game Rentals?
- Get A Full Year Subscription to Wired Magazine When You Spend $9.95 or More
- Gift Cards and Gift Certificates Available
- Four Shipping Centers Across the US
Star Reviews' Favorite Gamerang Feature:
We really like the fact that Gamerang offers a "4 out" rental program. Most of the other online rental sites capped out at three games out at a time. If you share a subscription with other household members and you don't like the same games, the "four at a time" plan could be very useful.
The Gamerang Experience:
The Gamerang website is much like any of the other online game rental sites on the Web. You go to the landing page, fill out a multi-step sign-up form (including your credit card information) and choose the games you want sent to you.
Unlike many of the other game rental sites, Gamerang does not offer a free trial. They do, however, run promotions. At the time of this review they were offering the first two months of your membership at a discounted rate if you paid for both months at the same time.
Navigating the site is rather easy and Gamerang's selection is quite impressive. There are more than 5,000 titles to choose from, but make note that not all of the titles are immediately available to ship. You might have to wait to receive the video games you want, and the length of the wait will depend on how long it takes the other members to return the copies they have out.
Gamerang Game Rental Features:
- 4 membership plans available.
- Free subscription to Wired Magazine.
- Over 5,000 titles to choose from.
Game Systems Supported:
- XBox
- Xbox 360
- PS1
- PS2
- PS3
- PSP
- Wii
- Nintendo DS
- Nintendo GameBoy Advance
- Nintendo GameCube
Gamerang Game Rental Pricing:
- 1 game out at a time for $17.95 per month.
- 2 games out at a time for $24.95 per month.
- 3 games out at a time for $49.95 per month ($75 refundable deposit required).
- 4 games out at a time for $59.95 per month ($100 refundable deposit required).
Gamerang Customer Service:
Gamerang offers customer support via email inquiry. It took them about two business days to respond to our request and while the answer was adequate, we'd have liked to see a faster turnaround time. There is a knowledge database available on the site, so if you need fast answers we suggest checking there first.
Upside:
Good selection, 4-out plans available, free magazine subscription.
Downside:
Priced much higher than the competition.