I've been using Gamefly for over a year now and I'm pretty happy with service. For those of you still on the fence whether or not get get Gamefly, I'll give you guys a rundown on what it's typically like for me. Monday, September 13, I sent back Red Dead Redemption (XBOX). As of this writing ( Wednesday, September 15) I received an email from Gamefly telling me that on Tuesday, September 14, they have shipped the next game on my list (Halo Reach). How did they ship my next game so fast? They have this service called "FastReturn," all of the mailing envelopes have a bar code that can be scanned by the US postal service while on its way back to Gamefly. This is a really great idea for two reasons. First off, the game you ship back doesn't have to hit their warehouse before you get a new one. Once the post office scans it in, Gamefly is notified that it's on its way back and will send you the next one. Secondly, if the game is scanned in by the post office and somehow it gets lost in the mail (or stolen), you won't be blamed for it since Gamefly was already notified that the game was en route back to them. Unfortunately, "FastReturn," is not available to everyone and I don't know if there is any way to find out if it's available in your area. Overall, from returning a game in the mail to getting a new one back takes about (on average) five days. By the way, I live in Massachusetts and I get the games from their Pennsylvania distribution center. I should be receiving Halo Reach by Thursday, or at the very latest, Friday.
They also tell you on their website the availability of titles once they are released. Ranging from very low, low, medium, and high. It's a nice addition because if a game has low availability you can switch around the list of games you want to take out if you don't feel like waiting. Or they will just ship the next game on your "GameQ" (your game list) if your number one choice is not available yet. If you decide to keep a game, they will mail you the case and manual. I haven't done that yet. Also, their new and used game prices kick ass. Buying games like Mass Effect 2 and Bioshock 2 for $17.20 (that's with shipping and handling) is a pretty sweet deal. I've been a member long enough to get ten percent off all used games.You also get Gamefly dollars as well, although, they expire after a few months. I realize I seem like some walking advertisement but it's a great service for those whom play a lot of games and don't mind waiting a few days to get them.
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