7-11 is Where You Can Buy Games With a Slurpee
A good reason to go outside.
There's nothing better on a hot summer day than getting a cold, refreshing Slurpee (or similar slush beverage) from a convenience store. Now how much better would it be if you could grab a used game for under $20 as well? No, GameStop is not getting a Slurpee machine, but rather 7-Eleven is partnering with Game Trading Technologies to supply more than 3,000 7-Eleven stores (about half of them in the U.S.) with a section for games under $20.
"What this means to consumers is that they will have many convenient locations, most open 24/7, to buy value-priced video games," said Todd Hays, president and CEO of Game Trading Technologies, Inc. "The program is available to all 7-Eleven U.S. franchisees, and we hope to have most U.S. stores on board by September."
Each participating store receives a corrugated display with a mixture of games representing various platforms and price points, all at $19.99 or below.
"We partnered with GTT because of their experience and expertise as a third-party provider of video games and the terrific selection they'll offer to our customers," said Michael Jester, 7-Eleven category manager for gaming and electronics. "More than 60 percent of U.S. households now have at least one video game console, and consumers are searching for convenient ways to stretch their entertainment dollar in this challenging economy."
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This is actually kind of cool for some reason. I like it. It's random but I like it. Weird.
How about a video porn with Slurpee?
Are these good games worth 20 bucks, or shovelware? I'm not familiar with GTT and the type of games they offer.
Now you can get Mega-Bladder-Buster sized drinks, Slim-Jims, and video games all in one place.
Now if you buy an EA games does that mean they will automatically charge $10 more?
My 7-11 right next to campus is selling games. I noticed it last month as I was walking out of the store. Some of the games are worth the $15-$20. I don't remember any specific titles, but I think they were mostly only a year or 2 old.
7-11 is the neighbourhood walmart.
I will have to go through and see what they have.
7-11 is the neighbourhood walmart.
really? i didnt know they were so cheap
I never go to 7-11 so.. No change to me.
usually here in slurpee capital ... its nachos n cheese
This could be the boost the thorn in Gamestop's side to actually make used games significantly cheaper than new games. I like it.
Will the clerk be able to analyze my system specs and tell me if it can play Crysis?
I've always loved 7/11.
By far thhe superior convenience store in any city I've been.
A year ago I would have been jumping for joy, but I no longer buy 2 big slushies a day and no longer buy a new game every couple weeks.
Slurpees, Nacho, and Video games, man I wish I was still a stoner!
Slurpees, Nacho, and Video games, man I wish I was still a stoner!
I always got a hotdog and put peppers and nacho cheese on it.
Awesome for even non stoners.
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This healthy eating only thing sucks.
The 7-11 down the street has been selling games for a while, 6 months at least. I remember seeing some major titles there. They weren't all under $20 though. Still pretty cool.
Great! Now when wholesome parents who care enough about their kids to give them food hand their kid $5 and tell them to go get some dinner at the gas station the kid can skip a few meals and get a new game instead!
I can't wait for this to hit an episode of The Simpsons and video games are being sold at the Kwik-E-Mart.
The downside is that you go in drunk looking for food and end up buying a game like "Small Soldiers", but thats probably an argument against getting drunk in the first place
i can see them getting ripped of pretty badly though. considering all kinds of people go into a convenience store and there's usually only one employee, a group of high schoolers can just bum rush them and walk out with a few games in their bags.
i can see them getting ripped of pretty badly though. considering all kinds of people go into a convenience store and there's usually only one employee, a group of high schoolers can just bum rush them and walk out with a few games in their bags.
The games at all the 7 elevens I've been to, are usually behind the counter. So good luck to them trying to get behind or jumping over it. I've seen them sell games there for quite some time now, usually new hit titles. Its more closer then gamestop for me, but i still buy all my games at Gamestop. For a good reason, i know the people very well at gamestop. If i got a problem with a game or i don't like it i can return it. Whats the return policy with 7 eleven? Obviously I'm not talking about new games particularly, but if there selling games for $20 or below are they used or new. I still don't see 7 eleven as a great place to buy games unless i missed the closing time at gamestop and i just got to have the game, then just maybe like 1% chance of me buying it there.
I can't wait for this to hit an episode of The Simpsons and video games are being sold at the Kwik-E-Mart.
I'm sorry-what!? What is SO exciting about that?! Are you literally stuck in a cave with only one episode of the Simpsons on repeat?
I thought my life was a little monotonous but Jesus F. Christ man, get some help!
7-11 has been selling games for well over a year here. Mostly Xbox 360 titles.
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--4+ .Will the clerk be able to analyze my system specs and tell me if it can play Crysis?
you were really reaching on this one...
I like slurpees!
$20 games usually not worth $20
I remember when we used to be able to PLAY standup-coin video games at 7-11s... many had their own "arcade" room. Us kids would come in, play and of course stick around drinking and eating. Nowadays, in and out...
What about Stop N' Go?
I remember when we used to be able to PLAY standup-coin video games at 7-11s... many had their own "arcade" room. Us kids would come in, play and of course stick around drinking and eating. Nowadays, in and out... What about Stop N' Go?
its nice to feel young... even if its every once in a while =P
Mmmm, slurpee... I'll have to grab one for lunch (there are about 4 7-11s within a 5 minute walk from my work). If they have decent games and not just terrible stuff that I've never heard of, I might pick one up as an impulse buy. I could see getting drunken munchies with friends getting a little more expensive.
They should have the RedBox or GameBox at the pumps so you don't have to walk to far from your car to get the game.
Awwwww, drat - I was hoping I could take my Slurpee into a 7-11 and buy a game.
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Taken from the book "Eats, Shoots, and Leaves"
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