When Netflix announced an end to its DVD-by-mail service, most media reports mentioned Redbox as a beneficiary. But what about GameFly?
Redbox is a much larger operation, offering more than 34,000 self-service DVD rental kiosks nationwide. Its kiosks offer a great option for people who live near them. But for people who prefer a DVD-by-mail service, GameFly offers an alternative.
GameFly is primarily a video game rental service but also offers movies by mail. It has two plans for DVDs and Blu-ray Discs: one disc at a time for $8.95 per month and two discs at a time for $13.95 per month. It also offers 4K Ultra High Definition disc plans, with one disc at a time for $13.95 per month and two discs at a time for $18.95 per month.
GameFly’s website lists 2,300 discs available for rental, mostly major Hollywood releases.
GameFly has touted its movie service on social media since Netflix’s announcement. But I wonder if they’re planning any other initiatives to capture some of the Netflix DVD subscribers who will be displaced this fall?
We’ll see.
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