Ordering Questions

Ordering Questions

1. Does GAME.co.uk fulfil orders for dealers or wholesale companies?

GAME.co.uk is designed to fulfil individual consumer's needs. If you would like to place orders for multiple units of one product, please call GAME.co.uk on 0871 200 1221 (*Calls cost 10p per minute; calls from mobiles and some networks may be higher).

2. What is GAME.co.uk's returns policy?

Returns for products bought Online:

  • Any software may be returned for refund or exchange within 28 days of the despatch date, providing that the seal remains unbroken on the software.
  • Faulty software where the seal has been broken may be returned up to 3 months after the despatch date.
  • Hardware or peripherals may be opened for the purpose of inspection (but not used) and may be returned for refund or exchange within 28 days of the despatch date (7 days for TVs). Please
    note that hardware must contain every component part (cables, memory sticks etc.) before it can be accepted as a return.
  • Faulty hardware may be returned for a like-for-like exchange up to 12 months of the despatch date.
  • You can return goods to your nearest GAME Store (check our Store Finder to find your nearest GAME Store). Please note: You must return any item using the original invoice supplied with your product and have your credit or debit card used for the original purchase with you for the store to process the refund. Please note TVs cannot be returned to Store.
  • Partial returns of bundles cannot be made in store, but must be returned by post using the details below.
  • For a faulty TV please contact Customer Services for more information.
  • This does not affect your statutory rights.


Returning a purchase by post - Online Orders Only:

You can return goods directly using the postage-paid label you will receive with your goods:

If the product is still sealed and in mint condition please use the code M001 in the RMA number section on the Return address label.

If the product is faulty please use the code F001 in the RMA number section on the Return address label and please state ‘Exchange’ or ‘Refund’.

If the label is damaged in any way, the address for returns is:

Central Distribution GMWB
Freepost SCE4702
PO Box 6593
Basingstoke
RG21 6Y

If you return any products to us, please obtain a Proof of Posting receipt from the Post Office!

Please Note:

  • International customers should be aware that we are unable to refund any postage and packing costs incurred in returning a product to us under our Returns Policy.
  • Please note items bought in 'bundle deals', such as 2 for £30.00 or hardware and software packs, if returned separately, will result in the full price being charged for other items in the special offer - and the refund adjusted accordingly.

 

Returns for Store Purchases:

Purchases made in store can be returned to any of stores (check our Store Finder to find your nearest GAME Store) under the following conditions.

  • Any product (excluding gift vouchers/gift cards) may be returned for refund or exchange within 28 days of the purchase date, providing that the seal remains unbroken.
  • Please note that hardware must contain every component part (cables, memory sticks etc.) before it can be accepted as a return.
  • Faulty software where the seal has been broken may be returned up to 3 months of the purchase date.
  • Faulty hardware may be returned for a like-for-like exchange up to 12 months of the purchase date.
  • A valid proof of purchase is required for any return.
  • This does not affect your statutory rights.

3. If I have a question about an order, what number can I call?

If at any time your have a question or concern about an order placed online, you can call GAME.co.uk on 0871 200 1221 (*Calls cost 10p per minute; calls from mobiles and some networks may be higher). The hours of operation are Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm.

4. If I Pre-Order an item, will you charge me for it right away?

No, all sales are charged to your credit or debit card only when your order is despatched.

5. Can I cancel an order?

Yes, submit your cancellation request, quoting your order number, to Customer Services or 0871 200 1221 (*Calls cost 10p per minute; calls from mobiles and some networks may be higher).

You may also cancel an order from the My Details Area of the site if you have an Account.

Please note: Once an order has been despatched to you it cannot be cancelled. It can however still be returned to us within 28 days of the date of despatch for a refund / exchange if the seal remains unbroken.

Still have a question? contact GAME.co.uk.

6. How do I return a TV?

For Television returns, please contact Customer Services to arrange collection within 7 days of the despatch date.

7. Can I return old consoles or peripherals to you (WEEE Directive)?

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive ("the WEEE Directive") is a directive from Europe. As a member of the European Union, the United Kingdom implemented the WEEE directive as UK law on the 2nd January 2007. The purpose of the WEEE Directive is to reduce the amount of waste electrical and electronic equipment (known as "WEEE") being disposed of to landfill by promoting the separate collection, treatment and recycling of WEEE for environmentally sound disposal, so as to minimise the potential effects on the environment and human health that may arise from the presence of hazardous substances commonly found in electrical and electronic equipment ("EEE").

As a retailer of electrical goods, GAME.co.uk is committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations relating to WEEE ensuring that we are endeavouring to fulfil our environmental responsibilities at all times.

From July 1st 2007 GAME Digital Ltd will provide a free take back service on EEE to all customers who make a "like for like" purchase from GAME.co.uk.

Provided that within 28 days of a purchase of EEE from GAME.co.uk a customer brings in an old item of EEE to any GAME store (regardless of from where and when it was purchased) AND provides a valid receipt of the new EEE purchased from GAME.co.uk, then GAME.co.uk will accept the old item free of charge.

GAME.co.uk free take back service will only be available to customers where there is a like for like comparison between the new purchased product and the old product brought in for disposal (example: a new console or peripheral purchased for an older console or peripheral). GAME Digital Ltd does not offer a home collection service.

Recycle binA list of local GAME stores to take your old EEE product to can be found at the Store Finder.

As of 1st April 2007 all producers of electrical and electronic items are required to incorporate the following "crossed-out wheeled bin" symbol on their products. This symbol will indicate that the item should not be disposed of through household waste and should be properly disposed of via a retailer take back scheme or their local civic amenity site licensed to accept WEEE.

Technical Questions

How do I report a broken link?

If you find a broken link or a broken image on the GAME.co.uk web site, please send an e-mail to editor@game.co.uk and specify the URL to the page where you found it.

Still have a question? contact GAME.co.uk.

Shipping Questions

1.After I place an order, how long will it take for me to receive it?

See full Delivery details here.

Availability of a product is based on the following criteria which is indicated to you at the checkout confirmation stage of a transaction. If a product is not available to purchase or order, the buy button will not allow you to add the item to your shopping basket.

Immediate (order numbers ending in /1):

This means that the item is in stock in our distribution centre and can be despatched to you right away, via your chosen method of shipping.

TV orders:

Please allow for 5 working days for TV delivery. Please note that you will be contacted to arrange a suitable delivery date.

Ships in 3-7 days (order numbers ending in /2):

This means that this item is not being shipped direct from our web distribution facility but will still normally be shipped to you within 3 to 7 days.

Ships in 7-21 days (order numbers ending in /3):

This normally means that the item is only available from within our store chain and will therefore take a little longer to reach you. Please note: In the event that we are unable to obtain further supplies of the item/s we will contact you within 21 days to advise you of the situation. Unfortunately, we are unable to fulfil /3 orders internationally.

Out of stock:

The product is not currently available and we are currently unable to confirm when / if we will obtain further supplies.

2. If I Preorder an item when will I receive it?

We will ship your preordered item to you prior to release via your chosen method of shipping. The vast majority of preorders arrive for the day of release. However we cannot guarantee delivery by release date for standard Royal Mail deliveries, because Royal Mail cannot make this guarantee. Choose Special Delivery to ensure it is delivered for the release date. Please note that International orders will take longer to be delivered. Please note that release dates are subject to change.

3. Do you ship to overseas customers? How much are the shipping costs?

Yes we do. View the full list of countries and rates.

4. Where's my order?

Once you have successfully placed your order and received e-mail confirmation back from us you are able to track the fulfillment progress of your order using our Order Tracking system.

5. Lost in transit deliveries - what's your policy?

Before contacting us to report a lost / late delivery, please check on the status of your order using our Order Tracking system.

In the unlikely event that an order is lost during shipment, we will do our best to replace it as soon as possible (depending upon product availability). In order to confirm that an order shipped via post has indeed been lost, we must wait 10 working days (please note International orders are subject to a 28 Day wait) before replacing it, as most 'missing' items are located within the postal system within this period, as advised by the Royal Mail. See our Terms and Conditions of sale.

It may also be advisable to contact your local sorting office to see if they are holding the order, having already tried unsuccessfully to deliver it to you.

Please note: Where you have paid extra for your order to be shipped via our express courier service we will of course reimburse you the carriage costs if the delivery has not been made / attempted within 2 full business days of dispatch - this applies to UK mainland delivery addresses only.

Orders shipped via courier require the customer's signature upon delivery and cannot be released by the driver without this.

Please note: You may only claim for lost in transit deliveries for up to a maximum of 45 days from the despatch date.

6. Can I have my order sent to an address other than my own?

In most cases, yes. However, for security reasons we are only able to make delivery of certain orders to the home address of the person placing the order, the credit/debit card holder. Please note that orders being sent to an alternative delivery address may be subject to security checks and delivery times will therefore be extended.

Please note that we do not ship to PO Box addresses.

Still have a question? contact GAME.co.uk

Questions About Products

1. Will your games work on my non UK system?

Our video games are PAL (UK and Europe) versions. You must have a PAL video game system to play them. We do NOT sell NTSC (US) video games. All PC (Computer) products that we sell should work on any PC system, provided it matches at least the Minimum Requirements to play the game (minimum requirements are viewable on the product pages for PC games).

2. What about DVDs?

Any DVDs on sale at GAME.co.uk are Region Two (2) format only. There are six world Regions for DVD - Region 2 covers the UK, Europe, The Middle East and Japan. Discs manufactured in one region will usually only play on players that were manufactured for sale in the same region, so discs bought in the USA will not play on UK players and vice versa. Please check your DVD manual, or with the manufacturer, if in doubt.

3. If I Preorder an item am I guaranteed to get it?

From time to time a manufacturer will allocate the distribution of a title based on their supply. If this happens, we will process the online orders in the order in which they were received.

4. If I order an item that has a special promotional item with it, am I guaranteed to get the promotion?

From time to time, GAME.co.uk will offer a special promotional item with a given product. Due to limited availability, these promotions can only be offered while supplies last - although every effort is made to source enough stock so that no-one is left disappointed.

5. Are your prices in UK Pounds Sterling?

Yes, all prices listed are in UK Pounds Sterling (£).

6. Are some of your products age rated?

Any product with a BBFC (British Board of film Classification) rating will be clearly described as such on the product page for that item. For further information on BBFC ratings, see the Video Standards Council Website or the Ask About Games Website.

Additionally, we also display PEGI ratings. PEGI stands for Pan-European Games Information and PEGI ratings are a voluntary rating system, which give a purchaser extra guidance when it comes to selecting suitable software.

PEGI ratings can also warn of the type of content in a game - for example sexual content, violence or bad language.

Warning: It is an offence to attempt to buy a certificated title if you are under age or to attempt to purchase one on behalf of someone else who is under age.

7. Can I trade in games?

As soon as you've finished playing with your PS2, Xbox, Xbox 360, GameCube, GBA, PSP or DS games you can take them to your nearest GAME store for a trade in. Find your nearest GAME store using our Store Finder.

Please note:

  • The "Played it, Trade it" scheme applies to console games only, not PC software. Trade in games must be in a working order and be of a satisfactory quality. Certain titles are excluded (subject to the manager's discretion).
  • The part exchange value of the games you trade in, must not exceed the price of the products you are purchasing, as no cash or credit can be issued. This does not affect your statutory rights.

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