Trial offer: Pay $1 for your first 14 days when you join the Gottaplay video game rental club. Monthly fee: $12.95 to have one game out at a time, $20.95 for up to two or $28.95 for three. Game platforms: PlayStation 2, Playstation 3, Xbox, Xbox 360, GameCube, Sony PSP, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii. Relative size of selection: 3 of 4 stars. Games ship from: Tacoma, Washington; Fullerton, California; Stamford, Connecticut; Atlanta, Georgia; Houston, Texas and elsewhere. Categories: Action / Adventure, Driving / Racing, Kids / Family, Multiplayer, Sports, Strategy / Sims. Shipping costs: Included (site provides pre-paid mailers to return games). Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express. Sales tax: Not stated. Customer service: 866-348-2800 or email. Open to: U.S. residents.

Video Game Magazines from $3.99 Per Year: Best Deal Magazines offers magazine subscriptions starting at $3.99 per year when you use the coupon code TAKE15 to take 15 percent off your order. It offers 50 magazines (including PC Gamer and Playstation 2) for $3.99 per year after the discount. You can start new subs, extend those you already have or purchase gifts. Unlike other online magazine retailers, BDM does not automatically renew your subscriptions.

Video Game Coupons: The Deal Dude has compiled a list of video game discounts and coupon codes. Click here to browse the list before you purchase games or controllers.

49-Cent DVDs from Columbia House: Join the Columbia House DVD Club and choose 5 DVDs for 49 cents each, plus shipping ($1.99 each). You also can select a sixth DVD for $14.95 and get free shipping on the entire order. New members must purchase an additional five DVDs priced at $19.95 or more within a year (or four if you choose six DVDs when you join) from a selection of about 2400. If you prefer to be billed, Columbia House offers five DVDs for $1 each, with free shipping on your first selection.