Don't have enough cash? Don't worry; you can still play

The gaming is too costly, the titles are costly, and so are the gadgets. You can't help but sulk like many others who want to play but can't that include me.

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But did you know we can enjoy gaming to the hilt at barely a fraction of the price that you have to pay otherwise. Sounds interesting, right? Ok read on -

Pre-played and re-furbished electronic gadgets, software and related accessories are available at a fraction of standard marked retail prices. Games vendors such as EBGames and GameStop who have stores in South Florida and online outlets sell both new and used equipment. What's more, they have various trade-in plans enabling consumers to trade in used items for store credits or cash.

Hard to believe but it is true that retailers sell used games, including hot titles from past years, for as little as $1.99 each, compared to $15 to $60 for new games!! Also, pre-played games are an economical option since game players grow bored with their existing collection.

The collection of pre-played games includes smash hits like - Spider-Man for $9.99 also for PS 2, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater that is available for $1.99 for PS One, and Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers for $7.99 for PS 2.

The catalog for EBgames lists used the original PlayStation hardware sets for $30 to $45 and pre-played PS2 versions for $110. This comes with used memory cards, controllers and adapters priced $18 to $20.

Just imagine this - A pre-played GameCube was priced at $70 and a used Xbox for $120, compared to $300 to $400 on the recently launched Xbox 360!

Now that's what I call a killer of a bargain. So, would you still sulk? Just let us know!

Thanks Sharon Harvey Rosenberg (THE FRUGAL DUCHESS)