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Cardiff, Cardiff

UK-based retro games specialist selling authenticated, tested and graded pre-owned consoles, cartridges and collectibles. Offers international mail-order, condition grading, photos of actual items, secure payments and a 90-day warranty. Also operates a trade-in service. Based in Cardiff (CF11).

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Bristol & Wales

Retro Collectables (Bristol & Wales) buys retro and vintage items across the UK — specialising in computer consoles & games (Atari, Sinclair, Commodore, NES, SNES, Game Boy, Neo Geo, etc.), action figures, diecast models, model kits and Warhammer. They purchase single items or whole lifetime collections, accept posted items, arrange collections for larger lots, and offer quick bank-transfer payments.

Arcade Attic – UK Retro Gaming Store

Brighton, Brighton and Hove

Arcade Attic is a Brighton-based UK retro gaming shop offering thousands of original games and hundreds of console variants, plus licensed collectibles and apparel. They test and refurbish vintage hardware (3‑month warranty), provide trade-in valuations and collection sourcing, and host monthly community gaming nights, tournaments and swap meets.

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Preston, Lancashire

R‑Cade Hire (Arcade Games North West) is a Preston-based event hire specialist supplying retro arcade cabinets and console bar-tops for weddings, parties and corporate events across the North West. Offerings include 300-in-1 arcade machines, 50-in-1 PlayStation/SNES/N64/Mega Drive bar-tops, cocktail cabinets, light-gun cabinets, dance machines, virtual pinball and casino tables — delivery, setup and staffed operation included.

Atari 2600 Repairs | Video Game 911

Ledgewood

Video Game 911 is a US-based specialist repair service for classic gaming consoles. They provide mail-in and local drop-off repairs for systems including the Atari 2600, NES/SNES, Original Xbox, PS2 and handhelds like Game Boy, offering diagnostics, board work, cartridge-slot cleaning, AV mods and a 90-day warranty.

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.

C Stick Arcade - Retro Arcade Popup in Bath!

Bath, Somerset

C Stick Arcade is a pop-up retro gaming venue in Bath offering hands-on play across a wide range of classic consoles (NES, SNES, N64, Mega Drive, Master System, Dreamcast, PS1 and more). They run public sessions, events and competitive tournaments for retro gaming fans.

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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 C64 Game System Repair Service - Get A Free Quote — Game Console Repairs

Game Console Repairs (Australia) provides diagnostics and repair services for retro gaming and computing systems, including a dedicated Commodore 64 repair service. They offer free-quote diagnostics, controller repairs, replacement parts and pickup & delivery for repair jobs within Australia. Contact via email or phone to request a quote or book a repair.

Console games | Eclipse Home Entertainment Ltd

Blackpool

Eclipse Home Entertainment is a long-running Blackpool games shop specialising in new, used and retro consoles, games and accessories. They buy, sell and part-exchange titles and hardware — including classic systems such as NES, SNES, Mega Drive, PS1 and original Xbox — and take pre-orders for new releases. Open to the public with set opening hours.

Console Repair Staffordshire | PS5, Xbox, Switch & Retro Consoles

Tamworth, Staffordshire

Elford Tech Repairs is a Tamworth-based independent repair workshop specialising in consoles (modern and retro), gaming PCs and general electronics. They fix everything from PS5, Switch and Xbox Series to retro systems such as SNES, N64, PS1 and GameCube, offering services like recapping, laser/drive repair, HDMI and controller fixes, Steam Deck SSD upgrades, and RGB modding. Free local collection within ~15 miles of Tamworth plus insured UK‑wide postal repairs; all work includes diagnostics and a 12‑month warranty.

Console Repairs in Newcastle Upon Tyne | Tech Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Tech Centre (partnered with CeX) is a UK-wide console repair specialist offering repairs for a broad range of systems — from retro Nintendo and PlayStation/Xbox models through to modern consoles, handhelds, controllers and VR headsets. Services include diagnostics, HDMI/port, disc drive/laser and power supply fixes, controller and handheld repairs, courier pick-up or in-store drop-off at CeX, a 2‑year warranty and a no‑fix‑no‑fee promise.