Moving beyond its movie and video game rental business, Blockbuster said this morning that it has started selling retail video games and game hardware to all of its U.S.-owned stores.
The effort is part of a plan to significantly expand its game business and compete with the likes of GameStop and Game... (Read more)
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I don't think blockbuster will ever seriously compete in video games. so many others are doing it better in hardware and game sales. they also expanded their rental selection but ok?Their size might keep them "in the game" but with nimble competitors like www.gamefly.com they'll have a hard time keeping up with the convenience, selection, cs, perks, game purchase option, game trade in features they offer. Gamefly offers so much already and all online and through the mail.
Fast netlfix-like mail delivery
5000+ titles
support all console platforms
keep it (buying at a steep discount off retail)
game trade in
I bought my second console (PS3) through amazon, then just upp'ed my gamefly subscription from one to two games a month. Cost me an extra 5 bucks a month to keep both my consoles feed. Try betting that blockbuster.
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