The Rebirth of Blockbuster???Vol. Games through mail now

[ripyzyz]

Will this be enough to save BB?

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/111/1111482p1.html

In an effort to compete with rent-by-mail services Netflix and GameFly, American-based rental chain Blockbuster has now added videogames to its catalog of titles that can be sent to subscribers' homes directly.

Blockbuster claims over 3,000 games are now available, adding to its collection of 95,000 movies and television shows. There is no extra charge or late fees, and subscribers can rent any combination of movies and games for Xbox, Xbox 360, PS2, PS3, and Wii.

Subscriptions start as low as $8.99 per month with no limit on the number of games being rented.





Oddly I was just having a convo today about Gamefly and never getting any new games or just waiting an amazingly long time(my friend has had Red Dead on the top of his queue since release) so its already a good alternative to gamefly

I have Netflix now, but for the same price to include games is

.

BUT... Blockbuster doesn't offer Instant Queue...

 

[ripyzyz]

Will this be enough to save BB?

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/111/1111482p1.html

In an effort to compete with rent-by-mail services Netflix and GameFly, American-based rental chain Blockbuster has now added videogames to its catalog of titles that can be sent to subscribers' homes directly.

Blockbuster claims over 3,000 games are now available, adding to its collection of 95,000 movies and television shows. There is no extra charge or late fees, and subscribers can rent any combination of movies and games for Xbox, Xbox 360, PS2, PS3, and Wii.

Subscriptions start as low as $8.99 per month with no limit on the number of games being rented.





Oddly I was just having a convo today about Gamefly and never getting any new games or just waiting an amazingly long time(my friend has had Red Dead on the top of his queue since release) so its already a good alternative to gamefly

I have Netflix now, but for the same price to include games is

.

BUT... Blockbuster doesn't offer Instant Queue...

 

[dub 253]

Instant Que>*

Until they get that I'll stay with Netflix.

 

[dub 253]

Instant Que>*

Until they get that I'll stay with Netflix.

 

[young dr0]

I <3 Instant Que ... I don't even get DVD's sent to the house.

 

[young dr0]

I <3 Instant Que ... I don't even get DVD's sent to the house.

 

[eight2one]

i just used a similar thing to a red box offered by blockbluster last night.

 

[eight2one]

i just used a similar thing to a red box offered by blockbluster last night.

 

[eight2one]

i just used a similar thing to a red box offered by blockbluster last night.

 

[eight2one]

i just used a similar thing to a red box offered by blockbluster last night.

 

[PROLIFIK1]

Blockbuster will still be gone by 2011. Blockbuster is dropping steadily to its death. Even their kiosks aren't helping them with business since they don't even own/run that part of the business.

Netflix and Gamefly will continue doing their thing.

 

[PROLIFIK1]

Blockbuster will still be gone by 2011. Blockbuster is dropping steadily to its death. Even their kiosks aren't helping them with business since they don't even own/run that part of the business.

Netflix and Gamefly will continue doing their thing.

 

[eod0807]

i feel bad for blockbuster...they just arent on the forefront of the rental industry anymore...i hope they make it

 

[eod0807]

i feel bad for blockbuster...they just arent on the forefront of the rental industry anymore...i hope they make it

 

[kidufc]

Originally Posted by eight2one

i just used a similar thing to a red box offered by blockbluster last night.

blockbuster kiosk ftw.

 

[kidufc]

Originally Posted by eight2one

i just used a similar thing to a red box offered by blockbluster last night.

blockbuster kiosk ftw.

 

[alife epidemix]

It's sad to see any business get closed out, but to think of all the $ wasted over my lifetime in RENTED movies at over 5 bucks...

It was about time Blockbuster threw in the towel, their business model just isn't logical in this day and age. 

Off topic, but this just made me think of how strange consumer behavior is. People will be outraged at paying1-2 dollars to own a phone application, but will easily cough 4-5 bucks on a cup of coffee. 

 

[alife epidemix]

It's sad to see any business get closed out, but to think of all the $ wasted over my lifetime in RENTED movies at over 5 bucks...

It was about time Blockbuster threw in the towel, their business model just isn't logical in this day and age. 

Off topic, but this just made me think of how strange consumer behavior is. People will be outraged at paying1-2 dollars to own a phone application, but will easily cough 4-5 bucks on a cup of coffee. 

 

[beezylocks]

i stay hitting up block buster by my house.

 

[beezylocks]

i stay hitting up block buster by my house.

 

[pip777]

I just checked my blockbuster online and Madden 2011 wont be available to be queued until November.

 

[pip777]

I just checked my blockbuster online and Madden 2011 wont be available to be queued until November.