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[CaptainStrong]

Does Blockbuster or any chains you know of rent systems? I used to get coupons in GamePro back in the day to rent PlayStation, did that a couple of times...I only ask b/c I'd love to try out Wii before diving in...

 

[Cravis]

None in my area do anymore. As far as I know none of them rent them anymore.

 

[Netrunner2k2]

None in my area either. The last time I rented a system from them was Virtual Boy.

 

[CaptainStrong]

lol i made that mistake too

 

[PlayStation Tree]

I was wondering about this too. I can't imagine they'd be too eager to rent out a $600 piece of equiptment to some un-bathed 13 year old.

 

[woxel1]

If they do rent systems, it's in the launch window of said console, not several years after the fact.

 

[Sgt. Killjoy]

afaik BB no longer rents any systems.

at my store though, we have like, a dozen old n64 renatl systems sitting in the back. i dont know why. i think they forgot about them.

 

[adg1034]

afaik BB no longer rents any systems.

at my store though, we have like, a dozen old n64 renatl systems sitting in the back. i dont know why. i think they forgot about them.

Could you... procure one for a fellow GAFfer?

 

[Netrunner2k2]

If they do rent systems, it's in the launch window of said console, not several years after the fact.

So trying to rent a Genesis is probably going to come up empty?

 

[Lo-Volt]

If they did, could you imagine what the deposit would be for a PlayStation 3?

 

[jamesinclair]

afaik BB no longer rents any systems.

at my store though, we have like, a dozen old n64 renatl systems sitting in the back. i dont know why. i think they forgot about them.

I used to rent the N64 when my mom wouldnt let me buy one.

 

[Carlisle]

If not, then you could always track down a GS/EB kiosk. Yeah, it won't be the best experience, but at least you'll have SOME experience to go off of when deciding whether to get one.

 

[Duane Cunningham]

I remember when they actually rented out VCR's.

 

[Sgt. Killjoy]

Could you... procure one for a fellow GAFfer?

not a chance in hell. maybe if we ever threw them out i would take them, but they just sit there for some reason.

 

[disappeared]

I think the last console my local BB rented out was the Dreamcast.

 

[PlayStation Tree]

I rented an Xbox and Cube when they were released.

Called up a few buds and we played the crap out of them for weekend each. Reminded me of when the N64 launched - it was a blast. Good times.

 

[PantherLotus]

This is my requisite post to say that Blockbuster is a corporate shithole that has zero customer service and hates freedom.

 

[Sgt. Killjoy]

This is my requisite post to say that Blockbuster is a corporate shithole that has zero customer service and hates freedom.

pretty much. my manager is a total bitch to every customer that walks in.

 

[Beatbox]

I miss renting New Geo + 2 games for 3 days @ $29.99 at USA Video. Oh sweet memories.

 

[BruceLeeRoy]

Costco.

Just throw one on your credit card beat whatever game you want and take it back.

Did this for the orginal Xbox and im planning on doing it for the 360.

 

[Vangellis]

Way back in the day I used to work there when I was still in HS. I remember those damn systems always getting stolen. Crap was always busted and they wanted a hefty deposit. We used to keep all the games in drawers behind the counter... man it used to suck to have to search for a game someone misplaced. I remember when we got the virtual boy in the store... man that was terrible lol.

 

[gamergirly]

If they did, could you imagine what the deposit would be for a PlayStation 3?

$50 and a blood inked contract