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    Renting video games from the NES era to today

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    7 de abr. de 2026
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    Buying consoles used to be a luxury few could afford. We explore how rentals from Blockbuster to GameFly changed the way we play and save money.

    Renting video games from the NES era to today

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    The rental model has survived because it solves a fundamental human problem: our curiosity is often bigger than our bank accounts.

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    History of renting gaming consoles.snes, nes etc

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