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Many customers praise the low prices, big games range, and quick dispatch. Reviews repeatedly commend named staff for arranging replacements and adding extra packaging. Another clear group reports late pre-order cancellations, orders taken but not fulfilled, and weak follow-up. Overall, feedback mixes strong strengths with sharp fulfilment and communication breakdowns.

Overview & Key Metrics

Review count
56
Sources
trustpilot.com, reviews.io, Collected.reviews
Last updated
February 2026

What reviewers often mention

🎯

Service quality

Reviewers often mention quick replacements, next-day dispatch, and careful packaging. Several name individual staff who sorted out delivery problems and damage. A repeating criticism describes pre-orders being cancelled and orders left unfulfilled shortly before release.

💰

Value for money

Customers frequently point to prices under major competitors and regular discounts on games and accessories. Many say the pricing keeps them coming back and builds loyalty. Some complaints claim payments were taken without delivery, or that refunds took a long time.

User experience

Users describe a site that’s easy to navigate, with a wide selection and loyalty offers that make repeat buying simple. Positive reviews also mention reliable dispatch for pre-orders and everyday items. Others criticise inconsistent courier performance and weak tracking that disrupted expected delivery times.

🔧

Product quality

Buyers commonly say items arrive brand new, sealed, and well protected during delivery. Many also confirm accessories fit and arrive in good condition. A few isolated complaints mention changed disc content and region-locking, standing out against otherwise positive quality feedback.

📞

Communication

Several customers praise clear, calm, proactive replies and offers to check back on stock. Other accounts describe missing dispatch updates, no replies, and accusatory messages about missing items. Some reviewers were told about supplier stock problems, but felt the explanation came too late.

Overall experience

Reviews divide between repeat buyers who highlight price, speed, and attentive help, and unhappy customers who report cancellations, missing deliveries, and alleged billing issues. This split shows up in both high and low ratings and shapes whether people say they’ll shop there again.

All Reviews

For each review, the core experience based on original source reviews.

All Reviews

Sources: Trustpilot (36) · Reviews (19) · Reviews (1) · Quotes shortened · As of: February 2026

Wojciech experience

Fast delivery and lower prices than competitors impressed the reviewer.

“Delivered today (Monday) before at midday. The prices are lower even more than Amazon or other websites.”

Dec 22, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Feargal Doherty service

Customer service replaced delayed item so it arrived in time for Christmas.

“Kevin sorted it all out and sent out a replacement game so had it in good time for Christmas.”

Dec 20, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Andy Martin quality

Ordered Switch game arrived quickly, brand new and sealed.

“Arrived this morning, brand new and sealed. Perfect.”

Dec 20, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Lea service

Customer support arranged better postage and ensured gift arrived in good condition.

“Kevin was very helpful and kindly arranged for the ordered item to be sent with a more guaranteed postal delivery service.”

Dec 18, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Mark Kiteley communication

Positive experience and good communication with the company.

“Really positive experience with HIT, great communication”

Dec 15, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Dirtyshubb service

Quick, helpful customer service and competitive prices led to recommendation.

“Quick replies, honest responses and very helpful.”

Dec 06, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Alexandra Rake service

Pre-order cancelled days before release leaving reviewer without replacement.

“Turns out it got cancelled because they most likely took too many orders and waited until 5 days before it get's released to say.”

Dec 03, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Cal Finn service

Order cancelled days before release; reviewer calls company scam artists.

“They cancelled my copy of Yakuza 20th Anniversry edition a matter of days before release.”

Dec 03, 2025 · trustpilot.com
ANDY service

Pre-order cancelled six days before release leaving reviewer unable to obtain game.

“recieved an email today cancelling the order just six days before release when no alternative is available.”

Dec 02, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Alex communication

Pre-order cancelled due to supplier stock issues; company offered follow-up and explanation.

“Hit did offer to reach out if they did manage to get any more stock, which I did appreciate.”

Dec 02, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Daniel Wynne service

Pre-order cancelled six days before release and reviewer was disappointed.

“they've left it till 6 days before release to let me know they've cancelled my order.”

Dec 02, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Sonia service

Michael provided calm, compassionate and reliable support resolving the issue.

“Michael brought a sense of calm and reassurance that immediately lifted a weight off my shoulders.”

Nov 25, 2025 · reviews.io
Genuine customer quality

Accessory fits well and was sent quickly with adequate courier service.

“Sent item quickly and courier was good enough.”

Nov 24, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Cole
Nov 14, 2025 · reviews.io
Ben service

Company sourced rare stock and delivered it well packaged and undamaged.

“Hit managed to find some stock for the European (PEGI) English version.”

Nov 10, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Aaron service

Quick dispatch and well-protected packaging impressed the reviewer.

“it came filled to the brim with paper so it was very well protected.”

Oct 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Joey service

Consistently low prices, reliable delivery and exceptional customer support.

“The delivery has NEVER been late! Customer support and service is exceptional.”

Oct 28, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Christopher service

Replacement sent within 24 hours after Royal Mail misdelivery, arrived next day.

“had a replacement sent to me within 24 hours.”

Oct 24, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Carl Bushby service

Customer service promptly replaced a damaged steelbook with better packaging.

“replacement sent out Monday with extra packaging(thanks Kevin)”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Cassie service

Dispatched and delivered quickly despite no express shipping, very pleased.

“by 12pm Monday morning it was here !!”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Matthew Wrigley service

Easy-to-browse site, excellent prices and very helpful customer service.

“very easy to browse site, excellent prices and wonderful customer service.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Mr. Scott Chittenden communication

No dispatch notification and zero response from customer service.

“no dispatch notification or order preparation email.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Chapman “Chappy” service

Prompt, professional customer service resolved delivery uncertainty quickly.

“This is the best customer service I've experienced in the UK.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
customer experience

Pre-orders have been delivered on time and competitively priced.

“they've all been delivered on time.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Christopher Taylor service

Next-day delivery and helpful assistance from Kevin.

“game was delivered next day and spoke to someone called Kevin who was very helpful.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
AlexxVER experience

Competitive prices but poor Royal Mail delivery reliability.

“insistent on using Royal Mail who constantly lose and delay orders.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Cody communication

Customer service communicated clearly, though pre-orders were repeatedly late.

“Customer service has always been friendly and helpful.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
El Hignetron service

Independent store with excellent customer service and intention to return.

“Great independent store with excellent customer service, will definitely use them again”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Craig Robinson service

Pre-order cancelled with explanation the reviewer deems untrue.

“saying the physical copy as been cancelled which is a lie”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Imran Ali experience

Reviewer expresses brief satisfaction and thanks.

“Good 👍 great thanks”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
alex service

Slow, unreliable delivery and poor tracking made the buying experience frustrating.

“Just seems to be a slow unreliable service and place to buy”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
JAMES F service

Positive experience with great customer service and recommendation.

“Great experience, great customer service. Recommended.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Jahid Ahmed experience

Pre-ordered game dispatched early and received before release date.

“i will definitely buy again from you.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Bintou service

Friendly, helpful tutors helped the reviewer pass functional skills maths.

“The tutors are friendly.very helpful and supportive.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Mo experience

Large selection, good prices, prompt delivery and loyalty scheme.

“Hit has a huge collection of games both new and old with many discounts offered pretty much all the time.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Gemma Collins service

Positive first experience under new management with excellent customer support.

“Kevin went above and beyond when dealing with my questions.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Liam M communication

Item missing and customer was accused of stealing, very dissatisfied.

“and delivery was never updated and they passively aggressively accused me if stealing !”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
MarkRM service

Consistently competitive pricing and helpful, reliable customer service.

“they've gone above and beyond in terms of being helpful with a customer service query.”

Sep 30, 2025 · trustpilot.com
Theodore Henry communication

Paradigm Recovery Firm communicated clearly and supported the reviewer effectively.

“From the beginning, they were professional, clear in their communication”

Jul 02, 2025 · reviews.io
Matthew service

Company responded fast, took complaint seriously and issued a refund.

“I got my money back last week because of their help.”

Jun 22, 2025 · reviews.io

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Sources and methodology

This page combines submitted experiences with public reviews from platforms such as Google, Trustpilot, etc. Recurring points are summarised without changing the content of reviews.

About Base.com

Base.com is an online retailer focused on video games, consoles, DVDs, Blu-rays, and related accessories. The site lists new stock and takes pre-orders for upcoming releases. Customers can browse by platform, genre, and release date, with filters to narrow results. The company delivers to UK addresses and offers tracked courier options as well as standard delivery.