The Retro Directory

Buy Retro Games and Consoles at ConsoleMAD

ConsoleMAD is a UK online retro games shop offering thousands of titles and consoles across 30+ formats (Atari, Commodore, ZX Spectrum, Nintendo, Sega, Sony and more). Stock includes cartridge, cassette, disk and disc-era games plus occasional memorabilia and clearance deals. Ships to UK addresses and lists options for selling games.

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Derby, Derbyshire

Derby Computer Museum is a volunteer-run museum in central Derby specialising in 1970s–1990s computers and games consoles. The museum displays and restores classic systems (Amiga, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, Atari, 80s/90s PCs and vintage consoles) with many hands-on exhibits. They also offer prop hire of restored working kit for film, TV, theatre and events, run school and corporate experiences, accept donated exhibits and recruit volunteers. The museum does not provide repair services to the public.

Commodore 64 Repair - RetroNerd

RetroNerd is a UK-based retro computing specialist focused on preserving and restoring 1970s–1990s home computers and gaming hardware. The site documents repair and restoration projects (Commodore 64, Amiga, Atari, ZX Spectrum, Acorn, Sinclair, Amstrad, Oric, Vectrex etc.), offers an online shop, and provides downloadable schematics and technical guides.

Computer and Laptop Repairs in Lancaster | Control Alt Repeat

Lancaster

Control Alt Repeat is a Lancaster-based workshop specialising in extending the life of older tech. Services include VHS and cassette-to-digital transfers, laptop/PC and console-controller repairs (no-fix-no-fee), data recovery, IT asset disposal with certified data destruction, and refurbished computer sales with trade-in options. They operate a drop-in workshop at White Cross Business Park and ship refurbished kit across the UK.

Console Passion - UK Retro Games Store

Blackpool, Lancs

Console Passion is a UK specialist in retro video games and consoles (1970s–1990s). The Blackpool-based business sells boxed and loose consoles, games and accessories across many classic systems, offers console modification services (including switchless mods) and cartridge battery replacement, and buys retro game collections and imports.

Derby Computer Museum - Derby Cathedral Quarter

Derby, Derbyshire

Volunteer-run museum in Derby specialising in 1970s–1990s computing and gaming. Hands-on exhibits include BBC Micro, Dragon 32, Amstrad, Commodore 64, Atari ST, early Apple Macs, and classic Nintendo/Sega consoles. Open Saturdays with school visits, private bookings and volunteer opportunities.

Derby Computer Museum :: Visit Derby

Derby

Derby Computer Museum is a hands-on museum in central Derby showcasing around 60 working exhibits from the 1970s–1990s across six themed rooms (70s/early 80s, Japanese consoles, British gaming history, PC history, music tech, Apple room and rare consoles). Visitors can play original hardware and games, book school trips, and hire the space for parties or corporate events. Open Saturdays (10:00–16:00, last entry 15:00) with regular special events such as BYOB retro gaming nights.

Electronics Repair Services - Stroud | Orangevalley Systems

Nailsworth, Gloucestershire

Orangevalley Systems (Nailsworth, near Stroud) is a UK electronics repair specialist focusing on vintage hi‑fi and turntables. Services include amplifier and receiver repairs, Technics SL‑1210 cable replacement, turntable setup and cartridge fitting, recapping/capacitor replacement (including old home computers), PCB/solder repairs and refurbishment of vintage audio equipment. Accepts drop‑offs by arrangement or shipped repairs from across the UK.

Electronics Repair, CRT TV, Retro Game Console, VHS, Old Computer

Crieff

Scotland-based restoration workshop specialising in complete restoration and preservation of collectible vintage electronics. Services include full restorations of CRT televisions and monitors, classic computers and retro consoles (Commodore, Amiga, C64, Amstrad, ZX Spectrum), vintage hi‑fi (cassette decks, turntables, reel‑to‑reel), radiograms, and VHS equipment. Workshop works by appointment and begins projects with a paid assessment and quotation.

Green Games - Retro Gaming, Blu-ray & DVD Specialist

Folkestone, Kent

Green Games is a Kent-based specialist in pre-owned retro video games, classic consoles and second‑hand Blu-rays/DVDs. They operate an online shop and a physical store in Folkestone, buy collections, and offer console and controller repairs (30-day warranty). Stock is tested, graded and cleaned before sale — ideal for collectors and anyone after budget-friendly nostalgia.

Level Up! - Retro Game Shop (Liverpool, UK) | Flickr

Liverpool, Merseyside

Independent Liverpool shop specialising in retro video games, consoles and vintage computer titles. Photographs show a wide selection of Nintendo, Sega, Sony, Atari and older computer software and boxed/unboxed items. Located at Quiggins @ Grand Central, Renshaw Street.

Personal Cassette Player Repair - Fix Tech Fast

Fix Tech Fast is a UK electronics service centre offering specialist repairs for personal cassette players and other portable audio equipment. They handle common vintage faults (drive belts/idlers, bearings, worn rollers), battery and jack repairs, water-damage recovery and offer diagnostics, express turnaround, micro-soldering and a mailed-in repair service with warranty options.