The Retro Directory
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About us – ToysWanted
Bradford, West Yorkshire
ToysWanted (Bradford) is an online buyer and reseller of vintage toys from the 1970s–1990s. They specialise in electronic handhelds and tabletops (Nintendo Game & Watch, Coleco, Grandstand, Tomy, Nelsonic/Casio game watches), plus classic action-figure lines such as He‑Man, M.A.S.K., Star Wars, ThunderCats and Transformers. Sellers submit items via an online form for a no‑obligation offer; ToysWanted pays by bank transfer or PayPal and covers postage for accepted items.
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.
Birmingham Gaming Market | The UK's biggest and best gaming markets!
Birmingham, West Midlands
Birmingham Gaming Market (run by Replay Events) is a large, ticketed retro gaming market held at The New Bingley Hall, Birmingham. Regular events bring dozens of traders selling retro games, consoles, computers, handhelds, import titles, arcade machines and related memorabilia. Advance/door ticketing and exhibitor table bookings are available.
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.
Gadget Man Ireland - Gaming - Retro Gaming Consoles
Waterford, Waterford
Gadget Man Ireland is a Waterford-based gadget retailer that stocks a dedicated Consoles & Retro Gaming range: pocket retro handhelds, HDMI game sticks pre-loaded with classic arcade and console titles, arcade-style novelty games and a wide selection of gaming accessories. Offers online ordering with fast shipping across Ireland and Europe and physical store locations in Waterford.
GameSwap | Buy Retro Handhelds at GameSwap UK 🎮
York
GameSwap is a UK‑based online shop (York HQ) specialising in retro handheld consoles, third‑party controllers and accessories. Stocks brands popular in the retro handheld scene (Anbernic, AYANEO, TrimUI, Retroid and more), offers refurbished kit, a trade‑in/buyback service for handhelds and controllers, UK dispatch, 30‑day returns and a 1‑year warranty on products.
Homepage - Bolton Gaming Market
Bolton, Greater Manchester
Bolton Gaming Market is a ticketed retro gaming market held at the Toughsheet Community Stadium (Bolton). Run by Replay Events, the market brings together specialist traders offering retro games, consoles, computers, handhelds, import titles, arcade machines and related memorabilia. Tickets and exhibitor table bookings are available for each event.
Homepage - Bournemouth Gaming Market
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Bournemouth Gaming Market is a retro-focused video game market run by Replay Events, hosting traders selling retro games, consoles, computers, handhelds, import games, arcade machines and related memorabilia. Events are ticketed and held at Bournemouth International Centre; exhibitor tables and advance-entry tickets are available.
Homepage - Bristol Gaming Market
Bristol
Bristol Gaming Market (part of Replay Gaming Markets) runs large, ticketed retro gaming markets at Ashton Gate Stadium. Regularly hosting specialist traders and collectors, the market features retro games, consoles, computers, handhelds, import titles, arcade machines and related memorabilia. Exhibitor tables are available to shops and individual sellers; advance and on-the-door tickets are sold for public entry.
Homepage - Cardiff Gaming Market
Cardiff, Cardiff
Cardiff Gaming Market (run by Replay Events) is a regular ticketed retro games market held at Cardiff Metropolitan University's National Indoor Athletics Centre. The event brings together traders selling retro games, computers, consoles, handhelds, arcade machines, import games, artwork and related merchandise, and offers exhibitor table bookings and tiered early-entry ticketing.
Homepage - Glasgow Gaming Market
Glasgow, Glasgow
Glasgow Gaming Market is a recurring ticketed retro gaming market held at Glasgow Club Bellahouston. The event brings together traders selling retro games, consoles, computers, handhelds, arcade machines and related memorabilia. Tickets (advance and general entry) and exhibitor table bookings are available through the organiser.
Homepage - Leeds Gaming Market
Leeds
Leeds Gaming Market (part of the Replay Gaming Markets) is a large, ticketed retro gaming market held at the Royal Armouries in Leeds. The event brings together specialist retro games shops, independent traders and private sellers offering retro games, consoles, computers, handhelds, arcade machines, import titles and related merchandise; tables are available for exhibitors and advance/door tickets are sold for public entry.