6. Xbox Live Rewards
One for 360 gamers only, Im afraid but still a great deal. Sign up to
http://rewards.xbox.com/ and you get Microsoft Points for anything, from renewing your Gold membership to buying arcade games to taking monthly surveys. If you have more than 3000 Gamerscore, youll also get a free gift in your birthday month. You can even get a rebate of up to 2% on all of your purchases with Microsoft Points if you have over 25000 Gamerscore. Youll find that it all adds up!
5. Buy Unofficial Accessories
Every now and then, we need a new headset/controller/keyboard/cuddly mascot. But you neednt by the overpriced, official-branded controller from the console manufacturer, or a Turtle Beach headset just for TeamSpeak. Dont be afraid of using brands like MadCatz; make use of the reviews on Amazon or other websites. You can get some great bargains, and if they come with a warranty, as many do you get far more protection on your investment than you would buying an official accessory second-hand.