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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."
Tom's Guide
Now I can buy games which are 1-2 years old while getting a sugar high from my Big Gulp Slurpee. Plus, not having to cook dinner by eating Fat Salty Snacks like Cheesy Nacho and chowing down on a Hot dog.
Awesome!
Zoom
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."
Tom's Guide
Now I can buy games which are 1-2 years old while getting a sugar high from my Big Gulp Slurpee. Plus, not having to cook dinner by eating Fat Salty Snacks like Cheesy Nacho and chowing down on a Hot dog.
Awesome!
