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  • HMV
    Unit 24 Gunwharf Quays Outlet Ctre (NorthPromenade Building)
    PORTSMOUTH
    Hampshire
    United Kingdom
    PO1 3TR

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ElliotRocks profile image
Rating - positive on 26/08/2008 by ElliotRocks (122 reviews)
The Dvds are great, but quite expensive. Hmv sells dvds, games and Cd's. The shop has every dvd i could think of because when i watched a film on telly i looked in Hmv and i found it straight it away! The staff are definateley nice and friendly and even help you to find special offers.
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Rating - neutral on 12/08/2008 by J3ffroll3r (105 reviews)
This store is pretty organised. The prices are really cheap there if you WATCH OUT for great bargins! The downstairs is full of games for consoles. . . Also theres an escalator going upstairs where all CD's and DVD's are. . . There staff there are quick on tills getting the customers through fast!
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Rating - positive on 28/07/2008 by nattie89 (121 reviews)
Staff are very friendly and very useful if you need some help finding something. There is a great selection of CDS, boxsets and DVDs and you can find pretty much anything you want. However prices are slightly high in here and you can sometimes be paying more than you would be in other shops.
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amiker123 profile image
Rating - positive on 14/07/2008 by amiker123 (534 reviews)
A nice big store which is situated over 2 floors. They always have massive sales on so you can always find a fantastic bargain in here. The staff know the store really well and are more than happy to help if you cant find anything.
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ocav profile image
Rating - positive on 13/07/2008 by ocav (105 reviews)
This HMV has 2 floors, one which is prodominantly occupied by gaming equipment and the second floor which is bigger is all the music and other goods. The staff are very knowledgable about the product range and get help you find exactly what your looking for.
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wc7 profile image
Rating - positive on 12/07/2008 by wc7 (58 reviews)
This HMV has two floors, it is located inside gunwharf , in the centre of the outlet. It has all the lastest titles avalible from games to dvds to music cds. If you cant find what you are looking for ask a member of staff to help as they always seem to know where everything is and they are always so helpful
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DB14 profile image
Rating - positive on 07/07/2008 by DB14 (100 reviews)
2 floors of just great offers situated smack bang in the middle of fareham. you can always be assured the latest dvd's, games and cd's in this store as it isnt the biggest or most popular, stock levels are normally very high
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SG14 profile image
Rating - positive on 06/07/2008 by SG14 (100 reviews)
A good sized store spreading over two floors with the bottom floor being more of the gaming section and the upper floor with more films and music. Staff are friendly and some good promotions are normally happening in this store
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Rating - positive on 21/06/2008 by welshcakes17 (250 reviews)
A great music shop for everyone, regardless of personal taste. The shop is layed out in Alphabetical order, making it very easy to find the CD or DVD you wish to buy and there are also sets of headphones everywhere, allowing you to listen to CD's before you decide whether to buy them or not. It has two floors and is therefore rarely crowded. Recommended.
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ben_mitchell profile image
Rating - positive on 21/06/2008 by ben_mitchell (99 reviews)
I am a fan of HMV. This store is huge, the oppurtunity to listen to music is standard, and the staf will always find/show you what you are looking for. Fantastic prices and offers are not uncommon
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ocav profile image
Rating - positive on 12/06/2008 by ocav (105 reviews)
Great store, situated over two floors and has a great product range, has cd's games, boardgames, game consoles etc. The staff are really helpful and definately know there stuff! The shop due to its large size has every CD you could want at a very reasonable price. reccomended
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Rating - positive on 07/06/2008 by Dan j (40 reviews)
This is the best HMV store in Portsmouth. It is very big and spacious unlike the one in commercial road which is all cramped together. It has a great selction of DVD's Games CD's etc. It has also a very modern look and some great deals. The store layout is very organised and so you can find stuff without having to ask the friendly staff. Also the shop has many headphone areas where you can sample the music which ive found very useful.
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lil_mini profile image
Rating - positive on 06/06/2008 by lil_mini (134 reviews)
I prefer this branch of HMV to the one in Portsmouth City Centre because it is alot bigger where it spread out over 2 floors meaning you have more room to move. They have a good selection of DVD's and CD's and always have offers going on.
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Rating - positive on 05/06/2008 by lozm22789 (200 reviews)
A spacious and chilled shop. It is always easy to find what you're looking for due to the organised layout. If you still have trouble, the staff are very friendly and helpful. They also never fail to impress with deals on cds and dvds. Headphones dotted around the store allow you to sample music which aids the buying process.
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Rating - positive on 03/06/2008 by the1|2dmalcolm (204 reviews)
The HMV in Gunwharf Quays is very big compared to other HMV stores I have visited. There is a floor which sells games and games consoles while upstairs is where you find cds and dvds. The prices are typical of HMV but there are some good deals on dvds and games.
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AnnaMcCarthy profile image
Rating - positive on 02/06/2008 by AnnaMcCarthy (10 reviews)
One of the biggest HMV's i have ever been too, has a floor dedicated to games and games consoles and with games for everytype of platform they really do reach everyone. The first floor is full of DVD's and music and has another huge range, there is almost always a sale on and you are guarenteed to pick up some bargins here.
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ocav profile image
Rating - positive on 02/06/2008 by ocav (105 reviews)
This shop is located in the centre of portsmouth and is surrounded by alot of passing trade. Its location is ideal because you can get all your shopping done at once. The HMV itself is of good size and has a wide selection of CD'S DVD'S and other media related products.
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tayarr profile image
Rating - positive on 01/06/2008 by tayarr (98 reviews)
fantastic store. it is easy to find desired products and all are of a good price. the shops' staff are polite and are welcoming and they help in all situations
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kitegirl profile image
Rating - neutral on 31/05/2008 by kitegirl (134 reviews)
a wide choice of cds and dvds, but it seems rather scatty and it is unclear of organisation in there, but the staff seem to be able to find anything if you ask.
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lily profile image
Rating - neutral on 30/05/2008 by lily (23 reviews)
A large choice of CDs and DVDs in here but it is often untidy and unorganised. However if you are looking for something the staff always know where to find it.
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acb99 profile image
Rating - positive on 30/05/2008 by acb99 (594 reviews)
Really well laid out store even though it's not that big. The staff know the products well and are always polite and happy to help. If they don't have what you are after they will order it in and are always really helpful in trying to find it.
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Rating - neutral on 30/05/2008 by claireybear. (201 reviews)
a wide range of cds and dvds.
lots of knowlegable staff and quit resnobly priced products.
happy to refund.
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slumsden profile image
Rating - positive on 29/05/2008 by slumsden (163 reviews)
Great shop if your looking for CD's, DVD's or games. Has a very wide range of anything you may be looking for and always has the new releases. Also has a wide range of any older releases, everything is well priced and there's always sales on something. Recommended.
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Steph_17 profile image
Rating - positive on 28/05/2008 by Steph_17 (100 reviews)
Sells a fantastic range of music to suit everyones taste. New releases are always available as they stock large amounts of popular sales, and if you are looking for older releases they have a wide selection as well. Great prices, highly reccomended.
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Rating - positive on 28/05/2008 by MirandaMcHugh (191 reviews)
I really like this store. there are two levels to it, providing a spaceous area and it has a very stlyish and layed back atmosphere with modern decorating to create this feeling. The staff are young and friendly and can help you search for that CD you've been looking for.
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sali profile image
Rating - positive on 26/05/2008 by sali (45 reviews)
HMV is a store that sells music, dvd's and many more items. It is perfect if you need to buy someone a present and you've left it until the last minute to do so. Its always good just to come and browse in here because there products and prices are always changing, you often find something you were not expecting.
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amyoh profile image
Rating - positive on 25/05/2008 by amyoh (101 reviews)
The staff are very helpful and the prices and good
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Ches profile image
Rating - positive on 25/05/2008 by Ches (50 reviews)
A decent-sized HMV store with staff always ready to help and a wide variety of the latest DVD, game and CD releases. It also has a good stock of the older or more niche DVD/CDs, however, it is worth contacting the store directly if you're looking for something specfic. Reasonably priced, frequent deals (e.g. buy three DVDs for £20), and well worth a visit.
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Rating - positive on 25/05/2008 by georgie 1991 (136 reviews)
This is a very good hmv store with two floors there is a lot of room and everything is set out well so it is quick and easy to find what you are looking for. The prices are reasonable and the staff are very helpful. Recommended.
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Rating - positive on 17/05/2008 by Annawog (54 reviews)
A big store where you can find almost any CD. The staff are really friendly and willing to help.
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Rating - positive on 16/05/2008 by alexwilliams_720 (142 reviews)
A good sized store, stretched over two floors. Here you will find, not only an extensive collection of CD's and DVD's on the top floor, but also a fair selection of games consoles and their games on the bottom floor. The staff are, in the main, helpful and informative.

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Rating - positive on 15/05/2008 by geo3069 (107 reviews)
This is a great shop in a good location with a good layout. A lot of space in the building with a lot of stock to choose from. Fairly cheap items and good service.
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Rating - positive on 14/05/2008 by Seven Sunny Days (19 reviews)
Very popular shop. Selling a range of cd's, dvd's and games, HMV will have what you are looking for.
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Rating - positive on 14/05/2008 by Lewrichardson (246 reviews)
Excellent shop, 2 floors with a great range of films, games and cd's as well as electrical goods, all at very competetive prices. easy to find what youre looking for as the layout is great and if youre stuch, the staff are always willing to help!
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Rating - positive on 14/05/2008 by Jessica.Jarrett (201 reviews)
well layed out shop and it very spacious, if you need help to find something the staff are very kind and will help you look for what every it is, and uf you cant find it they will look in other stores to see if they have that item.
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Rating - positive on 14/05/2008 by clybert123 (10 reviews)
this shop is very good and everytime i go there i have fun. you can listen to albums on like an interactive music player and choose any album you want. the staff are happy to assist you if you need any help whatsoever
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Rating - positive on 14/05/2008 by woody2k02 (198 reviews)
A very big store with a wide selection to cater for everyone, staff are always on hand to help you find what you are looking for. Prices are very competitive as well, well worth a look if your in the area.
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daveyk profile image
Rating - positive on 13/05/2008 by daveyk (99 reviews)
HMV is a very large store. If you try looking for something on your own it could take you a while. But the staff in there are very good and if you just ask they will tell you exactly where what you want is.
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Rating - positive on 13/05/2008 by Ollie920049 (120 reviews)
A large HMV offering a massive selection of DVD's, CD's and a slightly smaller gaming section. They also often have books on sale and the latest autobiographies dotted around the place. The prices are standard DVD prices you will find in any DVD shop making it hard to compete with online prices, but still its got a lot to offer.
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Shah profile image
Rating - positive on 13/05/2008 by Shah (103 reviews)
At HMV they offer alarge variety of cd, dvd, games, consoles and may more accessories. The HMV store is very well proportioned so you get the freedom to move about freely with worrying if you going to knock smothing over. The staff HMV are vert good because they know where all the stock is located.
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Rating - positive on 12/05/2008 by samwardtrials (124 reviews)
HMV probably have the biggest range of music and dvd's out of all the shops in the local area. They get all the latest releases out, gig tickets, special editions. There are always loads of staff about to help you find what your after amongst there massive collection of music/dvd's. They can even order items in for you if they're old or rare.
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Rating - positive on 12/05/2008 by luke_foru (222 reviews)
HMV this is a lovely shop with a huge range of cd's for modern day mucis and the olden days music. It look's like a small shope from the ouside but infact it is a relatively big shop with it beging 2 storied high. The staff are very helpful indeed. The also sell game's for gaming console and musical modern equipment in the way of ipod's and speaker's.
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Rating - positive on 11/05/2008 by markwilliams07 (366 reviews)
Always pleasantly suprised when I ascend the escalator into HMV here. It looks very small, but very smart from outside, but once your in there's actually plenty of stock. It can however, get quite busy from time to time.
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Rating - neutral on 10/05/2008 by NicholasL (288 reviews)
A standard HMV interms of CD's DVD's, the layout of the store is fine however the games section is tucked away in a remote corner. The upstairs is very large and offers all the chart topping artists as well as unknown bands. The electronics section seems overpriced and there is an appauling lack of vinyl in the store, which whilst not a mainstream medium, could be a bit larger than a basket in the corner.
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benrk profile image
Rating - neutral on 03/05/2008 by benrk (299 reviews)
HMV in Gunwharf is too small! It's only on one floor and there really isn't enough space for a good selection of dvds, cds and games. The only way HMV can compete with online sites like play.com is if they have enough choice, and this one doesn't deliver.
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