GameStop Introduces “PowerPass” For Renting Video Games Over Six Months

Video games are getting more and more expensive, in terms of the base price and all the other expenses that come with them. As such, not everyone has the ability to buy every game that they would like to play. GameStop understands this more than most, which is why the company is now introducing the “PowerPass” service that basically allows customers to rent video games.

To officially launch on November 19th, the service actually works on a paid swapping subscription basis, Game Rant reports. For $60 a month, players can swap used games with other titles for as many times as they want within a period of six months. What’s more, since this service is part of the store’s Holiday campaign, it can actually be bought and given to someone as a gift.

The service applies to every used title in the store’s selections, including retro titles that work on older consoles. Once the six-month period comes to an end, customers can then choose from any of the titles they tried or even one that they haven’t tried yet to keep. It simply needs to be used.

Now, there are a few points of consideration to keep in mind. To use “PowerPass,” customers need to be signed up for the PowerUp Rewards offer, Ubergizmo notes. Customers will need to choose between the offer’s three tiers in order to qualify for the video game rental service. Two of the tiers involve annual fees, so that’s worth keeping in mind.

All things considered, this is actually a really consumer-friendly deal. With video game companies now seemingly intent on milking customers of every last dime they have via microtransactions, DLC, and all other add-ons, it’s nice to see at least one company that treats its customers with a modicum of respect. As services go, “PowerPass” is easy to get behind.