We all know the big highstreet and online brands to buy video games, but shopping around can give you a much better deal and save you money.  We've collected together a range of online shops to buy video games from, some you've probably heard of, others you may not have.  Shop around and check them out for the best deals on the games, consoles or accessories you're shopping for, and if it saves you some money, I'll be happy!

Simply Games

You may not have heard of Simply Games, but it comes recommended as a must-visit site to buy video games. Prices are good and there is no delivery charge for software, of which there is a wide range stocked as well as accessories and consoles. There's telephone support plus good promotions and offers. 

Play.com

You may have heard of these! One of the biggest and best online retailer of games and entertainment of all sorts. With a top notch site, free delivery and huge selection of gaming goods it's a must-go location for to buy video games.  Good prices and excellent pre order facilities, you may get access to exclusive items or freebies when games are pre-ordered at Play.

GameStation

A Highstreet favourite has a great website with as good, if not better, deals on as you'll find in the shops.  Bag a new or pre-owned bargain with this household name.  There's free delivery on everything and with a massive stock of new and second hand games, together with consoles, bundles, accessories and novelties, there's something for everyone at GameStation.

Game Seek

Game Seek stock and sell a variety of over 15,000 games for all platforms, plus consoles and accessories at competitive prices. They also stock video game themed books and toys which you may not be able to find at other retailers.  With competitions, good customer service and wishlist facilties it's definitely worth a look before making a purchase.

Amazon

You've definitely heard of this one, and for a good reason. It's one of biggest and best online retailers and has excellent video games, consoles, accessories, bundles and novelties for sale.  Good prices, service and sales, amazon is a firm favourite of most online shoppers.

Gameplay

Another brand that you might not be completely familiar with, but a good purveyor of quality games at good prices, via a good website, with good support and service.  Stocking a good catalogue of new and old releases, you'll find what you're after at Gameplay on all the current platforms.

Choices UK

ChoicesUK.com offers a choice of well over 100,000 home entertainment products, including games, all at competitive prices!  Choose from every DVD on UK release or from a huge range of the newest and best games on Xbox 360, Playstation 2, Playstation 3, PC, Nintendo DS, Sony PSP and Nintendo Wii.  Recommended as a games retailer for a good website and wide selection, Choices is worth a look if you're looking to buy video games.

CD WOW!

Don't be fooled by the name, CD WOW sell a range of games and gaming accessories and equipment at good prices, with the quality service and website that you'd expect from a bigger brand.

Games 4 U

Yes, you recognise the name and the logo. The guys behind Phones4U (and those awful, annoying adverts) now bring your Games 4 U offering a good selection of games and excellent prices, with all the benefits you'd expect from dealing with a big company with lots of customer experience.  There's savings of up to 60% on games and accessories so I'd definitely stop by when you're looking to buy video games.

Everything Play

Everything Play has been voted one of Britain's Top 10 online independent retailers 2009 by MCV. Run by gamers specialising in everything for the gamer, they most items and games that you'll ever need – console bundles, accessories, newly released games plus a huge back catalogue of software across all platforms. You can also pre-order upcoming  In addition to gaming, customers they stock a range of gifts, gadgets and gizmos as well as digital photo frames and electrical items.

If you know any online or highstreet brands to buy video games that we've missed, drop us a line and let us know! If you're not sure about buying, perhaps renting is better? Try our guide to renting video games.