r/Redbox • u/Live_Bedroom7008 • 23h ago
Redbox is back
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r/Redbox • u/jandajanda2 • Jan 31 '25
Discussion Redbox Pics Megathread
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See a cool Redbox in the wild? post a pic of it here! this also keeps down clutter in the sub.
r/Redbox • u/jandajanda2 • Nov 14 '24
Discussion Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
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Please review this frequently asked questions post before posting to make sure your question has not already been answered. We have had a number of questions get asked repeatedly and we hope this will prove helpful.
Q: Will I get charged for renting a disc from a Redbox kiosk?
A: No, the Redbox backend no longer exists to handle payment.
Q: Do the Redbox kiosks store my private information?
A: To an extent. Things like credit card information are stored in a completely PCI compliant way and are not at risk for breach despite what some news outlets report. However, your rental history and email might be exposed. Read the Redbox privacy policy for more details.
Q: Is it theft to rent discs?
A: No. As long as you’re using a legitimate card it is up to Redbox to collect payment.
Q: I've visited a Redbox kiosk but it had insert thing on the screen! Help!
A: here are a few things you might encounter on a Redbox and what they might mean. A black screen that says Redbox is sorry means that the kiosk is loading, this is normal after startup but if it doesn’t go away within 10 minutes, there is a problem. A red screen that says Redbox is sorry, this indicates a hardware failure of some sort, you typically cannot get past this without a repair.
Q: How do I get my own Redbox kiosk?
A: In some cases you are able to get permission from a store to uninstall the kiosk, You can also sometimes buy them off of contractors hired to remove them. There are also people on this sub and in the discord server who have them for sale, be sure to keep an eye out. DO NOT TAKE ONE WITHOUT PERMISSION.
Q: What is this discord server and can I join?
A: The Redbox Tinkering Discord server is a server where our members work to reverse engineer Redbox kiosks, share useful information, document findings and more. If this interests you, you can join at this link https://discord.gg/ZNXy722W5t
Q: Why would anyone want a Redbox kiosk?
A: Because its awesome! and it can be used as an at home disc dispenser!
Q: Aren't discs obsolete?
A: Depends on who you are and your preferences. Blu-ray discs can provide the same, if not better quality than a streaming service like Netflix or Hulu without needing a highspeed internet connection or a monthly subscription. And if you have an Xbox or PlayStation (non digital) then you already have a device capable of playing Blu-ray discs.
Q: How heavy are the Kiosks?
A: From 600-800lbs or 270-360kg
Q: What OS do they run?
A: Windows 7 embedded standard or Windows 10 enterprise. Historically windows XP.
If your question is not listed here feel free to ask below and it may be added to the list.
r/Redbox • u/Tiny_Grab_8687 • 2d ago
Working Redbox
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Spying in Novato, California at a gas station still was plugged in and working was trying to tell the people I was with that this was rare and they did not believe me
r/Redbox • u/Capital-Common-6307 • 8d ago
Hauls RedBox haul update!
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Update post from my last one.
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Ive since went back 3 times spending about an hour and a half per trip. Ive gotten around 450 ish discs. Blu ray and dvd alike. And of those 450 about 80 - 90% of those are unique movies. There are only like 2 movies with more than 2 or 3 duplicates (those being Creed 3 and Magic Mike)
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Im organizing them at the moment but ill be keeping the ones I want and then donating 80% of them to local "little free libraries" that are around my area. . Ill be dropping the kids movies and a few actions ones at the libraries and then also my local churches that I go to. and then with the other miscellaneous ones ill be handing em out to my friends and people I know over the next few months. . . Just as a way to give back to the community and also I dont need 450 discs haha. . . P.S. IF ANYONE WANTS THE LOCATION OF THE EMPTY REDBOX MACHINE. IT IS LOCATED HERE. https://maps.app.goo.gl/xuUwSNr6Ua7RWHNj7?g_st=ac
CIRCLE K FALLBROOK CA 92028.
r/Redbox • u/Capital-Common-6307 • 13d ago
Hauls Redbox haul (May 19th 2026)
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Found this redbox at my local gas station. Made sure to empty it 😋😋😋
r/Redbox • u/may-it-be-mccartney • 12d ago
Anyone know of anyone machines in WI, closer to South Central WI?
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There used to be a ton of Redbox machines over where I live, but they’re all gone unfortunately. Does anyone know of any near South Central WI, or even in WI in general? Comment or DM! Thank you!!
r/Redbox • u/Cubs19855 • 22d ago
Discussion i got a few redbox dvds cases that have a barcodes on the cases
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why does some of the redboxes dvds cases have a barcode on them and what is the point is with the barcodes on the cases are for can someone let me know
r/Redbox • u/Agent00sonic • 24d ago
Kiosks Found on a road trip, Lampasas, TX. Screen was punched in but power still on!
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I hope someone could grab it or something!
r/Redbox • u/Kindly_Pattern_7138 • 23d ago
Discussion IDEAS?
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What I was thinking just now is that it would be cool if a famous artist got a working redbox, painted it, rebranded it, and put their own disc's inside instead of movies. Possibly the redbox software would have to be modded or cloned and like have claude reprogram it so it will work with a different payment terminal/account ig. Lmk what yall think cuz i think this would be cool if this was bringed out at like rolling loud or a festival/concert.
r/Redbox • u/No-Beginning-5747 • 26d ago
Cool Finds Got the rare case today!!!!!!!
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ignore the left case
r/Redbox • u/sivartk • 28d ago
Kiosks Nostalgia for the $1 DVD Rental Kiosk (It was ubiquitous back in the day)
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r/Redbox • u/DapperTalusAmaranth • 29d ago
Kiosks Looking for A Redbox in AZ
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I’m in Yuma AZ, and I’m looking for a Redbox that’s been abandoned / legally obtained so I can tinker with it. Obviously the closer the better, but I’m not afraid to make a trip to pick one up. Any help is welcomed!
r/Redbox • u/No-Beginning-5747 • May 01 '26
Kiosks Still Standing in Lincoln NH at the former Rite Aid
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r/Redbox • u/pete7919 • Apr 28 '26
Kiosks Found in the wild
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Found this one at the Landis Supermarket in Perkasie, PA. It was powered up for the longest time but now it’s off.
r/Redbox • u/MarchCompetitive6235 • Apr 25 '26
Still Here...
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Redbox kiosk still at Dollar General in Brownsville Oregon...
r/Redbox • u/fletchbg • Apr 05 '26
Used to be a Redbox
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This was the site of the last known working unit in Bastrop County, Texas. Hwy 71 in Cedar Creek
r/Redbox • u/RSpringer227 • Apr 04 '26
Kiosks Another Birmingham Winn Dixie kiosk found
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This is for that commenter who asked about whether the other former Winn Dixie in Birmingham still has the kiosk. Here it is 🙂
r/Redbox • u/RSpringer227 • Apr 03 '26
Kiosks UPDATE RedBox kiosk still standing in Birmingham, AL
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Just a followup from the previous post now that the Winn Dixie is gone
r/Redbox • u/wisedrgn • Apr 03 '26
Cool Finds Economy so rough, Redbox out here doing gig work. Spoiler
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Found on my street. Thought it funny.