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The Game DR

Customer Care

Product Warranty

Professional after-sales support for your gaming gear.

Effective 1 October 2026

At The Game DR, we want you to shop with confidence. We carefully select our gaming products and work closely with our brand and manufacturing partners to provide quality products and reliable after-sales support.

This Warranty Policy explains the warranty process for eligible products purchased from The Game DR in South Africa.

1Product Warranty

All eligible products sold by The Game DR are covered by a 1-Year Warranty, commencing from the date the customer receives the product.

The warranty covers manufacturing defects and product faults that occur during normal and intended use.

If you experience a problem with your product, please contact The Game DR before attempting to repair, disassemble or modify the product.

Step 1

Technical Support

Our team will first assist with troubleshooting and, where possible, provide technical guidance to identify and resolve the issue.

Step 2

Product Assessment

If the issue cannot be resolved remotely, we may require the product to be returned to The Game DR for assessment and testing.

Step 3

Repair or Replacement

Where a manufacturing defect is confirmed and the claim is covered by the applicable warranty, we will determine the appropriate remedy, which may include repair or replacement with the same or an equivalent product.

Where a repair or replacement is not reasonably possible, another appropriate remedy may be offered in accordance with applicable consumer law.

2Warranty Exclusions

The warranty does not cover faults or damage resulting from:

  • Accidental or physical damage
  • Misuse, abuse or negligence
  • Water or liquid damage
  • Unauthorised disassembly, modification or repair
  • Use of non-original or incompatible accessories
  • Failure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions
  • Damage caused by external impact
  • Normal cosmetic wear and tear
  • Events outside reasonable control, including force majeure

This does not exclude or limit any rights available to consumers under applicable South African consumer law.

3Faulty or Damaged Products

If you receive a product that is defective, damaged, incorrect or incomplete, please contact us as soon as possible.

We may request photographs or video of the product, packaging and issue to assist with our assessment.

Depending on the circumstances, we may arrange collection, provide return instructions or assist with another appropriate resolution.

4Product Problems After 7 Days

If a product develops a problem after the 7-day return period, this does not automatically mean that you have no remedy.

Where the issue appears to be a manufacturing defect or quality-related fault, please contact us so that we can assess the product under our warranty and applicable South African consumer law.

Additional information, photographs, videos or other supporting information may be requested to assist with the assessment.

5Warranty Shipping

Where a warranty claim is approved, The Game DR will provide the customer with instructions regarding the return and applicable shipping arrangements.

Shipping responsibility may vary depending on the circumstances and whether the matter falls under our warranty or applicable consumer law.

6South African Consumer Rights

Nothing in this policy is intended to exclude, restrict or limit any rights you may have under the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (CPA) or any other applicable South African legislation.

Where applicable, statutory consumer rights apply in addition to the warranty benefits offered by The Game DR.

7How to Make a Warranty Claim

Please contact us with the following information:

  • Order number
  • Customer name
  • Product
  • Date received
  • Description of the issue
  • Photos/video — where applicable

Our team will review your request and advise you of the next steps.

Please do not return a product until you have received instructions from The Game DR.

Our Commitment

We stand behind the products we sell and are committed to providing our customers with professional after-sales support.

If you experience a problem with your gaming gear, contact us first and we’ll help you find the appropriate solution.

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