Online video game rental has several advantages over buying a game or going to a physical rental store. Your local rental store may not stock old games, especially for older consoles, and can run out of new releases quickly. Online game rental companies can draw from national resources, increasing the chances that you'll find the game you're looking for. Many single-player games, especially new ones, can be an expensive buy for just a few hours of play. Renting can be much cheaper and considering online rentals generally have no late fees, it can be even cheaper than going to a rental store.