Poor Blockbuster they have been playing catch up with Netflix for a number of years now as Netflix has slowly destroyed their entire business model. Each time blockbuster has seemed to have perhaps finally found a edge against Netflix, Netflix just introduces something new and smacks them right in the face again. NetFlix came out with its on-demand service in cooperation with the Microsoft Xbox 360 console now poor Blockbuster is trying to catch up by offering a free media point digital media player.
The difference is Netflix was able to cut a deal with a company that already has millions of players inside of people's homes. While poor Blockbuster is trying to offer a MediaPoint Digital Media Player set top box that people will have to order and then stick inside of their audiovisual cabinet. Obviously Blockbuster saw the downside to this and realized they are most likely not going to get anyone to purchase a brand-new MediaPoint Digital Media Player just to watch Blockbuster videos. Some Blockbuster is offering the device for free if you purchase 25 rentals upfront for $99.
Now ask yourself, do you want to purchase a device that can only play rentals from Blockbuster ONDEMAND Service. A company that many people are wondering will even be in business in a year or two? Or would you rather take the Xbox 360 that you probably already own and get yourself a Netflix subscription so you can watch an unlimited number of movies at home. Obviously I know you are a smart person and you can figure out the answer for himself.
