Uber Eats is where you could order food from your favorite restaurants and now even groceries. Did you know that the platform this time also allows you to buy video games, too? Here’s how.
Thank you to Best Buy
On Tuesday, a day after the holiday in the United States, Uber teamed up with Best Buy to provide electronics deliveries via the Uber Eats platform. So, that means the chance to buy your favorite video games, controllers, electronics, appliances, and more.
What’s more, the scope will span 800 locations. Whoa!
This collaboration comes on the heels of the app’s tie-up with Dollar Tree, as Ridesharing Forum previous reported.
Under this new partnership, Uber Eats offers $20 discounts on Best Buy purchases of $60 or more with the use of the code BESTBUY10. Also, Uber One members continue to get $0 delivery fees on eligible orders and other exclusive savings, the company noted.
“Consumers today expect everything from groceries to gadgets to arrive at their doorsteps quickly and reliably,” Hashim Amin, Uber North America’s head of grocery and retail, told the Ridesharing Forum website. “With this partnership, Uber Eats and Best Buy are making it easier than ever for customers to access the latest technology, whether it’s a necessity or something fun. We’re thrilled to help bring Best Buy’s trusted assortment into the on-demand economy.”
How it works
Right now, there are no official lists of which video games are included in the roster of what you could purchase. However, the team found a page that is dedicated to Xbox 360 Video Game & Entertainment System. So, this could be the start.
Meanwhile, here’s how it works, according to Uber:
- First, launch the official Uber Eats app, then proceed to Retail or Electronics category.
- Then, look for the Best Buy option and browse a wide selection of tech and home products.
- Then, simply add your items, choose a delivery time, and place your order.
- Lastly, track your delivery in real-time, and wait as it arrives at your doorstep.
The inclusion of video games on the list of things you could order from Uber Eats is weird, nonetheless it could be the app’s way to offer more.
About Uber Eats
Uber, the parent company of Uber Eats, started in 2010 to make the lives of people easier. Over 63 billion trips later, they are building products to get people closer to where they wish to.
By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.
“Life doesn’t happen on a schedule, we’re making it possible to place orders from grocery stores on Uber Eats, whether or not they’re open – with delivery in the first available window or scheduled at your convenience,” says Uber Eats. “We’ve invested in technology to give users peace of mind – introducing improved support for shoppers in-store and live order tracking for consumers to follow the shopping experience every step of the way. Now, as each item is scanned and added to your cart for checkout, your order is paid and on its way… you’ll know.”
About Best Buy
Founded in 1966, Best Buy is America’s go-to retailer for consumer electronics. This multinational provides a wide range of products, such as appliances, computers, cell phones, and entertainment electronics, both online and in brick-and-mortar stores.