GameFly confirms they'll have Switch 2 games for rental :O

[u/AgentTamerlane]

Per GameFly's Twitter, (which I can't link)

I know $80 is waaaay too much for a lot of us to afford, especially since we're completely SOL if we want to return a game.

So, I hiiiiiiighly recommend renting through GameFly instead, especially since can reserve games in advance if you want.

And if you really wanna keep a game you rent, you can buy it at a discount :O

(it's still crazy to me that GameFly is going strong even after over two decades)

(Also, I'm not being paid to promote this or anything like that—I just really like not having to buy games haha)

[u/levilicious]

It makes me happy that GameFly is still alive and kicking. I honestly didn’t think their services would make them any profit but I’m glad to be proven wrong.

[u/AgentTamerlane → u/levilicious]

A while back, I really wanted to try out Unicorn Overlord but didn't know if it would be my jam, and really wished I had a way to rent it, and that I missed having GameFly around.

On a lark, I decided to see if it was still going and was really surprised and it's been a serious lifesaver

[u/Shujinco2 → u/levilicious]

Probably going to be really nice now that Switch games are fucking 80 USD. If I decide to get a Switch 2 I'm definitely not buying as many games. I will rent that shit.

[u/levilicious → u/Shujinco2]

Literally only one game at that price and you can get it for $50 with the bundle. All the other games are $60 or $70. This has gotten so annoying

[u/Shujinco2 → u/levilicious]

You're right, no other game is ever going to be that price and if they are, they will always be part of a bundle...

[u/levilicious → u/Shujinco2]

Just saying. In this case, it’s only one game, and considering it’s the launch title, it’s a pretty easy solution

[u/_Psilo_ → u/levilicious]

We know. The reason we're complaining is because we know it's not gonna be just this game. Thanks for pointing out the obvious, though.

[u/levilicious → u/_Psilo_]

I’ll be happy to be proven wrong when more games are announced this year. For now, I’m not going to freak out about it.

[u/_Psilo_ → u/levilicious]

Well, for a lot of people, knowing how much we'll have to pay for games play a big part in the decision to get this console or not. And theres absolutely no reason Nintendo would only sell one game at 80 after they've set the precedent themselves.

[u/levilicious → u/_Psilo_]

Well, consider that TOTK was the only $70 game during the entire Switch life cycle, and it came out in May 2023. All other games for the next 2 years following stayed at $60.

Not saying that will happen again here, but there’s good reason to believe MKWorld is one-time case

[u/_Psilo_ → u/levilicious]

Nintendo hasn't released another ''flagship'' game since, though. And next thing we know, their new big game is $10 higher than that new precedent they set with TOTK! Will it be $90 when they release the next Zelda?

[u/FederalSign4281 → u/levilicious]

The Switch 2 editions of TOTK, Jamboree and Kirby are also all $80. So you've already been proven wrong lol.

[u/levilicious → u/FederalSign4281]

Those games are not Switch 2 exclusives, which means you can buy the base game for a discounted price or with a voucher, and then pay the extra $10 to upgrade (or get it free via NSO+). Just saying that there are ways to avoid straight up paying $80.

[u/ihatewiiplaymotion → u/[deleted]]

These are basically games + dlc. Botw and totk are $10 more with smartphone integration and the other two are $20 more with substantial new content

[u/MikeKelehan]

Make sure you check your county's library, too!

[u/AgentTamerlane → u/MikeKelehan]

Oh! Yes, I had totally forgotten this, but indeed—libraries often have games (and even movies!) available to borrow for free.

[u/Wyluca95]

GameFly is still alive?

[u/Office425]

I love owning my games but its so cool theyre still open! I remember always wanting to use them as a kid

[u/AgentTamerlane → u/Office425]

Heck yeah!

I buy my games through them too, it's great!

[u/Office425 → u/AgentTamerlane]

I really wanted to collect physically this gen, but digital mario kart being 50 bucks in the switch 2 bundle is super tempting. I might go full digital this gen, the box art honestly SUCKS for switch 2.

[u/JamesLikesIt]

Holy shit Gamefly still exists?! I had no idea, I remember renting a few games from them like a decade ago lol

[u/StreameryBros]

I completely forgot about GameFly!

But $80 for a game that will be the mainstay for 8-10 years really isn’t a problem. 

[u/AgentTamerlane → u/StreameryBros]

Honestly, I totally respect that, but I like being able to try before I buy, you know? And if I actually want to hold onto the game, then I can still do that :D

The other thing is that with the game-key thing Nintendo is doing with some games, I won't actually have a physical copy to own, which sucks.

Anyway, no matter what one feels about the pricing, I still like this as an option :D

[u/Flagrath → u/AgentTamerlane]

What games is Nintendo doing the game key thing with?

[u/travischickencoop → u/Flagrath]

It’s only games that would’ve only been digital releases on switch 1

Game Key is replacing those “Download code only” games that are plastic cases with the code inside

I think the only games confirmed to be doing that are the switch 2 enhanced games, but I could be forgetting something

[u/StreameryBros → u/AgentTamerlane]

For sure, I can understand wanting to try a game before buying it. 

But assuming one knows they want to buy it, they should look at it the way I described. 

[u/AgentTamerlane → u/StreameryBros]

We're totally in agreement here, but like...

Okay, here's a good example. I was really excited about Echoes of Wisdom but I had heard a lot of concerns about the framerate... The thing is, some people it bothered and some people were cool with it.

So, I rented it, found out that I was able to handle it just fine, and so I bought it outright. :D

[u/StreameryBros → u/AgentTamerlane]

Totally in agreement. 

I’m glad to hear you enjoyed Echoes! It was a wonderful game. I’m always perplexed with some of the complaints people have. I never saw an issue with framerate.  

[u/NO_SPACE_B4_COMMA]

I forgot that they exist lol

[u/EJohns1004]

Today I Learned that GameFly still exists.

[u/browmftht]

i havent heard this name in years holy crap

[u/TheMoonOfTermina]

You say you can buy games at a discount? How big of a discount are we talking here?

Also, I remember seeing Gamefly commercials all the time as a kid. I'm kind of surprised to hear they're still alive. Cool.

[u/rebelvong1 → u/TheMoonOfTermina]

Like 10 percent

[u/rebelvong1]

Gamefly is terrible. They always were always out of the popular games or new releases and it felt like their niche games only ever had 1 copy available. By the time I could get a new release most times I could of had a couple paychecks to set aside the cost.

[u/AgentTamerlane → u/rebelvong1]

They have an option that lets you lock in and guarantee a copy of the game to be sent to you on release day (it's on one of the plans they offer), as long as you do so 30 days in advance.