Pro Tips For Gaming Without Going Broke

Build your collection and grow your skills on the cheap with this guide to saving money on gaming.

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Gaming can get expensive given the cost of PCs, consoles, peripherals, and games themselves with new titles often going for more than $60 each in addition to downloadable content. Fortunately, there are ways for gamers to not go broke while indulging their passion. Many popular online multiplayer titles and esports titles are free to play, yet the most coveted games are always going to set you back a bit.

Digital game shops from Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo often have specials deals, as do platforms like Steam, GOG, and Itch.io. The key is to visit often to keep tabs on the latest discounts as well as to add items to your wishlist to be notified when they go on sale. Steam has seasonal, week-long sales in the summer and winter.

You can also check IsThereAnyDeal aggregates sales across the web, which will show you who has the best offer at the moment. On Reddit’s r/GameDeals, users vote for the best deals so they appear at the top of the page. Major retailers also use this subreddit to advertise discounts. On Twitter, you can follow @videogamedeals and @Wario64 for updates on discounts.

Price Comparison With a Browser Extension

Augmented Steam works in conjunction with the Steam store to display the best prices on multiple sites, the overall lowest price, and regional price variability.

Amazon Assistant compares prices across the website to make sure you grab the best deal and sends notifications when something you are following is discounted.

Invisible Hand delivers real-time price comparisons and can identify the best deal from your Google search.

Opera GX includes the GX Corner, a built-in homepage that features a selection of deals from the web and a list of free-to-play games.

Bundle Your Game Purchases

If you’re flush with cash, the best option is to buy in bulk. Humble Bundle, for example, provides pay-what-you-want bundles on games, comics, software, and more, and you can feel good about your purchases since, part of what you pay is donated to charity. Humble Bundle exchanges bundles every few weeks so keep your eyes out and you can save a bundle (no pun intended).

Get A Monthly Game Service Subscription

Xbox gamers can subscribe to Xbox Live Gold, which allows online access to play, features new digital games each month, and offers 50-75% off select titles. Subscription plans start at $9.99/month. Also, Xbox Game Pass showcases hundreds of games for $9.99/month for Xbox or PC.

PlayStation fans can subscribe to PlayStation Plus, which provides online multiplayer action, free PS4 games, and exclusive discounts for $9.99/ month or $59.99/ year. In addition, PlayStation Now features hundreds of PS4, PS3, and PS2 titles for $9.99/month.

Nintendo Switch Online starts at $3.99/month for individual accounts, while a family membership is $35/ year for up to eight people. Subscribers get access to online play and a growing collection of classic Nintendo titles from the NES and Super Nintendo.

Electronic Arts offers a console and a PC subscription. EA Access, for PlayStation and Xbox, is $4.99/ month or $29.99/ year and includes EA titles, early access, and special discounts. Origin Access Basic provides limited access and EA PC games for $4.99/month or $29.99/year. Origin Access Premier grants full early access and more titles for $14.99/month or $99.99/year.

Ubisoft’s library of PC games, including early access titles, with Uplay+, costs $14.99/month, while Utomik specializes in family-friendly gaming and rare titles from Disney, Warner Bros., Sega, Epic Games, and more. It costs $6.99/ month for one user or $9.99/month for up to four people.

Humble Choice is Humble Bundle’s subscription service that allows you to select up to nine games to keep from its Humble Trove. You also get 20% off at the Humble Store. The more you spend, the more games you can keep, but it maxes out at $19.99/month or $179.99/year.

Opt For Game Streaming

For those without enough power to play PC games, streaming is a good option as long as your internet service is strong. You can access remote servers for a monthly price instead of shelling out the cash for an expensive gaming PC.

Shadow by Blade allows you to remotely access a powerful Windows 10 machine from any other PC, Mac, or Android device for a non-stop gaming experience. It starts at $11.99/month.

Nvidia GeForce Now allows you to play games from your Steam library on almost any device with a free tier that limits playtime to one-hour sessions. For $4.99/month, however, you can enjoy extended gameplay and priority access.

Stadia, a Google service, provides high-quality gaming experience on your smartphone or PC, yet slows on TV.

Purchase Physical Games If Possible

Although gaming is now mostly digital, purchasing games can save storage space on your console and discounts are often available. Also, buying used games from independent sellers listed on Amazon can be a great way to save money. You can also check out used games on eBay, Shop Goodwill, eStarland, or JJ Games.

Take Advantage Of Free-to-Play Titles

Popular games like Dauntless and Brawlhalla; multiplayer battle royale favorites like Call of Duty: Warzone and Fortnite and esports titles such as Dota 2 and League of Legends are free to try. Meanwhile, some games are free in their mobile versions, including including Bastion, Civilization VI, Fallout Shelter, Forgotten Anne, Hearthstone, Oxenfree, and Valiant Hearts.

Some shops offer free games as an incentive. For example, Epic Games Store showcases one or two free games a week just for signing up. Meanwhile, Amazon Prime subscribers have access to Twitch Prime benefits, including free games and extras.

Source: Medium

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