We live a fairly fast-paced, jet-setting lifestyle -- an unfortunate side-effect of which are the hours of frequent layovers we are forced to suffer while flying between Hugh Hefner's Sky Villa in Vegas and our private, opulent island getaway off the coast of O'ahu. These long stretches are made even more unbearable when we forget to pack our handhelds -- a situation that often causes us, in a sheer fit of boredom, to overdose on Dramamine and attempt to ride the baggage carousel.
Luckily, we'll never again have to know the firm, rubber-gloved grip of an annoyed Air Marshal -- Best Buy recently began offering DS Lites and select DS titles in their Best Buy Express vending machines. These machines are located at several major airports throughout the U.S., and sell a number of important devices for travelers, such as headphones, chargers, and most recently, Pokémans catching simulators.
Reader Comments (73)
Posted: Jan 3rd 2009 12:09PM Bowser Rogozhin said
Good idea, shame about the selection. MKDS is the only worthwhile game amongst that lot. Needs more class.
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Posted: Jan 3rd 2009 12:20PM (Unverified) said
You're hating....
Brain Age is amazing.
The DS as a whole is amazing.
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Brain Age is amazing.
The DS as a whole is amazing.
Posted: Jan 3rd 2009 12:10PM (Unverified) said
There's a "Bomberman in an airport" joke here, but damned if I can find it.
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Posted: Jan 3rd 2009 5:44PM (Unverified) said
This is what your comment is worth >=D.
http://www.lakewoodconferences.com/direct/dbimage/50253485/Heart_Shaped_Tin_Box.jpg
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http://www.lakewoodconferences.com/direct/dbimage/50253485/Heart_Shaped_Tin_Box.jpg
Posted: Jan 3rd 2009 12:14PM (Unverified) said
How full are the batteries that come with a DS? I bet the slot for the replacements is either empty or priced like the games.
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Posted: Jan 3rd 2009 12:25PM (Unverified) said
Then it probably has a built-in battery pack or something I suppose and how full is that? How'd you charge it on an airplane? I'm just wondering how this makes sense.
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Posted: Jan 3rd 2009 1:00PM (Unverified) said
Well it's been a while since I flew last (pre 2000) and back then no plane had power sockets for passengers in economy class. At least none that I knew of.
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Posted: Jan 3rd 2009 6:56PM (Unverified) said
There aren't outlets in the plane, but there are outlets open for use all over the airport. You can charge it while waiting for your flight.
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Posted: Jan 3rd 2009 12:15PM (Unverified) said
Wonder if they take gift cards? I'm guessing no, but it'd be nice.
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Posted: Jan 3rd 2009 12:16PM Morisato13 said
I love vending machines. They should replace everything with vending machines... then I'll never have to come into contact with another human being ever again! That's the life.
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Posted: Jan 3rd 2009 12:24PM Morisato13 said
From my knowledge, GameSpot doesnt have clerks or even a store to shop at!
You tried to make a funny and failed. Good try though. Next time double check.
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You tried to make a funny and failed. Good try though. Next time double check.
Posted: Jan 3rd 2009 12:30PM mrmobius said
To Morisato and co:
Purchase all your needs from:
www.amazon.co.uk
What about food you say? Get it delivered from:
www.tesco.com
www.asda.co.uk
And how can I receive the purchases from Amazon and food without having to have contact with another human being? Surely you'd have to sign for the delivery. Simple. Hire someone to do it for you who will then discretely leave it outside your house where you can collect them later.
www.hireahelper.com
But to hire these people and buy these products needs money! How can I get a job at home? Simple. WoW offers many opportunities for gold farmers. Don't fancy that? Simple. There are many companies offering to let you work from home.
www.worldofwarcraft.com
www.reviewthemarket.net/?gclid=CKTo9Ib18pcCFUog3godBlntCw
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Purchase all your needs from:
www.amazon.co.uk
What about food you say? Get it delivered from:
www.tesco.com
www.asda.co.uk
And how can I receive the purchases from Amazon and food without having to have contact with another human being? Surely you'd have to sign for the delivery. Simple. Hire someone to do it for you who will then discretely leave it outside your house where you can collect them later.
www.hireahelper.com
But to hire these people and buy these products needs money! How can I get a job at home? Simple. WoW offers many opportunities for gold farmers. Don't fancy that? Simple. There are many companies offering to let you work from home.
www.worldofwarcraft.com
www.reviewthemarket.net/?gclid=CKTo9Ib18pcCFUog3godBlntCw
Posted: Jan 3rd 2009 12:34PM Morisato13 said
to mr mobius:
My superiority complex thanks you. I cant deal with every day idiots any longer!
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My superiority complex thanks you. I cant deal with every day idiots any longer!
Posted: Jan 3rd 2009 2:53PM (Unverified) said
"They should replace GameSpot clerks with vending machines, would make me actually consider going back into one"
Ditto.
Gamestop can still scam people suing vending machines and I don’t have to look at the clerks horrible faces. Everybody wins.
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Ditto.
Gamestop can still scam people suing vending machines and I don’t have to look at the clerks horrible faces. Everybody wins.
Posted: Jan 3rd 2009 12:20PM FakeJamaican said
because traveling with kids isn't stressful enough...
mind you, i wouldn't mind getting doubles on this vending machine
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mind you, i wouldn't mind getting doubles on this vending machine
Posted: Jan 3rd 2009 12:33PM Bowser Rogozhin said
They have used panties though. Can't beat that.
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Posted: Jan 3rd 2009 2:43PM JRMG said
Actually, they do have such vending machines in Japan. They have one at my local shopping mall that dispenses PSPs, and different sorts of games. Then there's another vending machine (close to a convenience store and gas station) that dispenses fruits, eggs, and other perishables. It's weird.
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Posted: Jan 3rd 2009 12:29PM (Unverified) said
More importantly will they accept my reward zone card so that I can accrue points? I GOTS TO KNOW!
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Posted: Jan 3rd 2009 12:39PM (Unverified) said
machines like that generally take credit cards, so I wouldn't be surprised if they also read rewards cards.
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Posted: Jan 3rd 2009 12:43PM (Unverified) said
I'm surprised at the wording "now offering" since I saw a whole bunch of these when I in Minneapolis at the end of September last year...
I guess the guys at Ars Technica don't go to airports very often...
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I guess the guys at Ars Technica don't go to airports very often...
Posted: Jan 3rd 2009 12:44PM (Unverified) said
Wow I sure did fart on the grammar there. Should have said "when I was in Minneapolis".
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Posted: Jan 3rd 2009 12:50PM Shmil said
Why? Its not like people will try and steal from these. They're in an airport, no less American airports. You'll get cavity searched for bringing a bottle of water on board, I'm sure someone's keeping an eye on the vending machines.
(I am aware that there are new flexible rules about bringing liquids on planes but I don't know them yet.)
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(I am aware that there are new flexible rules about bringing liquids on planes but I don't know them yet.)
Posted: Jan 4th 2009 11:50AM (Unverified) said
It has to be under a certain amount of volume for liquids. A normal cologne bottle is too big for instance. It allows mini shampoos and sh*t like that. Otherwise you gotta check it in your bag slut.
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