Best Buy vending machines now offering portable games in airports
by Griffin McElroy 
{ Jan 3rd 2009 at 12:00PM }
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 (Page 1 of 2)
EgoCheck616 @ Jan 3rd 2009 12:06PM
That should shut up the kids crying next to me... And by kids I mean 43 year old business men.
SirFishouse @ Jan 3rd 2009 12:58PM
Like hell I'd buy one of these for my kids. They jack the prices up on all of these items. This is not a new idea. They've had these machines next to the iPod dispenser for 2 years now. Seen these in DFW airport. Never seen one with Best Buy badging though.
EgoCheck616 @ Jan 3rd 2009 1:05PM
Would be kind of ironic to see one of these "gamer" machines next to a Mountain Dew machine...
Meta @ Jan 3rd 2009 7:31PM
I believe on Engadget it said that the prices were pretty much retail.
Bowser Rogozhin @ Jan 3rd 2009 12:09PM
Good idea, shame about the selection. MKDS is the only worthwhile game amongst that lot. Needs more class.
GundamWingEW @ Jan 3rd 2009 12:20PM
You're hating....
Brain Age is amazing.
The DS as a whole is amazing.
sicsided @ Jan 3rd 2009 12:21PM
are you serious? They have Guitar Hero On Tour in there! Even for when I'm on a plane and I can't yell!
Bowser Rogozhin @ Jan 3rd 2009 12:31PM
You two need to stop trolling.
E.J. @ Jan 3rd 2009 1:02PM
Pot, meet Kettle.
aj @ Jan 3rd 2009 12:10PM
There's a "Bomberman in an airport" joke here, but damned if I can find it.
Ethan @ Jan 3rd 2009 1:03PM
I was chatting to the security lady, I said when I got through I'd Bomberman with my friends. I now live off the grass I can reach with my teeth through the chicken wire.
Brodo @ Jan 3rd 2009 12:12PM
1.) insert 150$ into machine
2.) Select Nintendo DS
3.) Machine gets jammed "DAMMIT"
4.) "Flight 214 is now boarding"
5.) "NOOOOOOOOOO!!!"
LordChimp @ Jan 3rd 2009 12:13PM
I laughed so hard at your comment.
Levi @ Jan 3rd 2009 12:29PM
hahah that would suuuuuuck
wolf4537 @ Jan 3rd 2009 12:49PM
LMFAO that comment was epic.
I can't stop laughing. :D
thethirdmoose @ Jan 3rd 2009 12:50PM
You forgot Step 1: Get 600 quarters.
Lee @ Jan 3rd 2009 1:29PM
That wasn't funny that was tragic.
Dr Jeckyl and Mr ESC. @ Jan 3rd 2009 1:34PM
That's exactly what I was thinking.
Lemmiwinks @ Jan 3rd 2009 4:12PM
you made teh jerbull laff
Wiinterfang @ Jan 3rd 2009 5:44PM
This is what your comment is worth >=D.
http://www.lakewoodconferences.com/direct/dbimage/50253485/Heart_Shaped_Tin_Box.jpg
meist3r @ Jan 3rd 2009 12:14PM
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.
T @ Jan 3rd 2009 12:17PM
The DS doesn't take batteries...
meist3r @ Jan 3rd 2009 12:25PM
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.
chispito @ Jan 3rd 2009 12:46PM
Like a lot of rechargeables, it comes with a ~30% charge. You'd probably want to find an outlet, the same as all the people with their laptops and phones do.
meist3r @ Jan 3rd 2009 1:00PM
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.
Jake B @ Jan 3rd 2009 5:05PM
@ Meister.
Quit being so broke.
lotrfish @ Jan 3rd 2009 6:56PM
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.
meist3r @ Jan 4th 2009 1:37AM
@Jake B: Stop giving such useless advice
kthxbai
Mark C @ Jan 3rd 2009 12:15PM
Wonder if they take gift cards? I'm guessing no, but it'd be nice.
Morisato @ Jan 3rd 2009 12:16PM
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.
EgoCheck616 @ Jan 3rd 2009 12:20PM
They should replace GameSpot clerks with vending machines, would make me actually consider going back into one.
thediminished5th @ Jan 3rd 2009 12:22PM
...if you have social anxiety.
Morisato @ Jan 3rd 2009 12:24PM
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.
mr mobius @ Jan 3rd 2009 12:30PM
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
Morisato @ Jan 3rd 2009 12:34PM
to mr mobius:
My superiority complex thanks you. I cant deal with every day idiots any longer!
BigD145 @ Jan 3rd 2009 1:57PM
At least until you need a CRT monitor, at which point you hear the classic *kachunk* sound followed by a *crash*tinkle*tinkle*.
Dr Jeckyl and Mr ESC. @ Jan 3rd 2009 2:53PM
"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.
Travis @ Jan 3rd 2009 12:20PM
because traveling with kids isn't stressful enough...
mind you, i wouldn't mind getting doubles on this vending machine
EgoCheck616 @ Jan 3rd 2009 12:22PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrh0HcYx0Cc
Nuff said.
Brodo @ Jan 3rd 2009 12:26PM
LMAO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2BBGypSSD8&feature=related
nuff said
ice~ @ Jan 3rd 2009 12:29PM
LMFAO, "One more kick should do it!!! *SHATTERS*...FUCK"
Jerk Face [GT:xJERKFACEx] @ Jan 3rd 2009 2:53PM
Both of those videos were freaking hilarious!
ice~ @ Jan 3rd 2009 12:25PM
I'll bet japan doesn't have that!!!! USA USA USA!!!!!!
Bowser Rogozhin @ Jan 3rd 2009 12:33PM
They have used panties though. Can't beat that.
Shmil @ Jan 3rd 2009 12:48PM
until the Japanese start selling live, genetically modified cute things in their vending machines. The day someone creates a live Hello Kitty is the day it'll happen.
ice~ @ Jan 3rd 2009 2:29PM
Well...they do have vending machines with sex toys...
JRM @ Jan 3rd 2009 2:43PM
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.
ice~ @ Jan 3rd 2009 4:05PM
Lol the whole country of japan is wierd
deannnnn @ Jan 3rd 2009 12:27PM
nintendo is swimming in their money pool
Palfuris @ Jan 3rd 2009 12:29PM
More importantly will they accept my reward zone card so that I can accrue points? I GOTS TO KNOW!