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Don’t Get Suckered Into Pre-Ordering A Game

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While pre-ordering an upcoming game may sound like the smart thing to do, that’s not the case anymore. Years ago, pre-ordering made sense since popular games were only shipped in limited supply. However, today, pre-ordering games is just giving more money than you need to for a video game.

When you pay a little extra to pre-order a game, you’re essentially giving the maker of the game a short-term loan for no reason. You’re also committing to a purchase before you know if it’s even worth buying. When it comes to pre-ordering, if you have a little patience, it will usually pay off in the long run.