Redbox debuts $2 video game rentals, pretty lean on titles thus far
By Laura June 
posted August 16th 2009 3:04PM
posted August 16th 2009 3:04PM
If you've been waiting expectantly for Redbox to launch its much dreamed-of video game rentals kiosks -- well, dream no more. Word has come down from on high that it's happened, and we'll tell you: we couldn't be more pleased. For $2 a night (which isn't really a great premium compared to Blockbuster's $9 for five nights), you can hit up the kiosk and grab games for Nintendo DS, Wii, PS2 and 3, and Xbox 360. Now -- the game selections are really slim so far, but we're pretty sure that situation will improve quickly, and the launch has only been rolled on in the Reno, Nevada area as of now. We'll keep our fingers crossed for Redbox to make its way eastward soon.
[Via Zatz Not Funny]
[Via Zatz Not Funny]
works for me, 1 weekend day to finish a game
Check your facts. I just rented a game last night from Block Buster and it's $7.99 for 5 nights. Not $9 as mentioned in the article.
I like the 1 dollar rentals at my local grocery store
When I first saw a Redbox machine outside my local grocery store I saw it as the dark ominous cloud that will surely put anything like the Blockbuster business model out of work. The vicious "going out of business" cycle continues. This should be the final knockout blow that sends Blockbuster video down for the count. On the reality side...the games will get ripped to modded consoles & returned quicker just like the movies for the next eager renter. Redbox makes their money and everybody's happy...almost. Did I miss anything?
Only takes an hour to rip an iso though mwahahah