The Retro Directory

Retro Arcade Machines For Sale - Buy Online - Arcade Specialist – Maxx Grab

Sutton On Sea, Lincolnshire

Maxx Grab (Instance Automatics Ltd) is a UK-based arcade specialist supplying new and used arcade machines, retro video and novelty games, classic jukeboxes and vintage slot/one-armed bandit machines. They also sell parts and consumables, provide technical assistance and offer a dedicated repairs service for arcade equipment.

Retro arcade, classic consoles from the 80s and 90s and choice tabletop games in Belfast Northern Ireland

Belfast, Northern Ireland

The Retro Room is a dedicated retro arcade in Cityside (Yorkgate), Belfast, offering an authentic 70s–90s arcade experience with 50+ original cabinets, classic consoles (Master System, Mega Drive, SNES, Dreamcast and more), a tabletop games area, monthly special events and private-hire sessions. Public sessions are open weekends; tickets are £7 per hour with day passes available. They also sell gift vouchers and limited-edition merch and operate an in-house workshop for machine maintenance and restorations.

Retro Computer Museum Leicester | Display of Computers from 1960s

Leicester, Leicestershire

Volunteer-run registered charity in Leicester preserving and exhibiting home computers and consoles from the 1960s–1990s. Exhibits include Binatone Pong, Commodore PET and Sega Dreamcast. The museum runs retro gaming and computing events for schools, colleges, corporate groups and private parties, and accepts donations to support its work.

Retro Computer Shack

UK-based Retro Computer Shack (owned by Ian Priddey) supplies retro computer and console parts, handmade RGB/SCART and A/V cables, cassette leads, drive belts, replacement electronics and technical guides. The site focuses on 1970s–1990s systems including Sinclair ZX Spectrum/ZX81/QL, Commodore (C64/Amiga), BBC Micro/Acorn, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Oric, Neo Geo and others, and ships worldwide.

Retro Computers, Retro Consoles and Retro Games

York

Simulant is a York-based ISP and online shop specialising in retro computing parts, accessories and publications. The store stocks items for Amiga, Amstrad, Acorn/BBC Micro, Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Commodore and Atari systems — including Gotek/OpenFlops floppy emulators, cables, replacement PSUs, blank media, MiSTer FPGA RAM modules, themed keyboards and retro magazines.

Retro Game Museum – Retro Game Museum

Retro Game Museum houses one of the UK’s largest private retro game collections, covering systems from the 1972 Magnavox Odyssey through 1980s/1990s consoles (Mega Drive, SNES, NeoGeo AES, N64 Disc Drive etc.). The venue runs museum displays, offers corporate/event hire packages and periodically sells consoles and games from its catalogue.

Retro Gamer Heaven

UK online shop specialising in retro and collectible video games, consoles and accessories. Stocks and tests classic systems and media (PS1/PS2, SNES, Mega Drive, Master System, GameCube, Dreamcast, original Xbox and more). Ships from the UK and handles boxed games, promo/demo discs and rare titles.

Retro Games & Collectibles | JJL Buy and Sell | JJL Buy & Sell

London

JJL Buy & Sell is a London-based retro games and collectibles shop (also selling online) specialising in second‑hand consoles, games and vintage clothing. The business runs an on-site free-to-play arcade zone, holds auctions for rare items, accepts trade-ins and tests items before sale. Located at 1-3 Leeke Street, WC1X 9HZ, it offers a mix of retro and later second‑hand gaming gear.

Retro Gaming - Gaming

Manchester

CGX is a UK retailer and multi-store chain selling new and pre-owned video games, retro consoles and arcade hardware. Their online store and physical locations list classic systems and titles from the 1980s–1990s (NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, Mega Drive, Game Boy, Sega Saturn) alongside arcade cabinets and plug‑and‑play retro units.

Retro Gaming — PLAY Expo Glasgow

Blackpool, Lancashire

PLAY Expo Glasgow is a major gaming weekend with a large dedicated retro zone showcasing consoles and home computers from Pong through the 1980s/1990s era up to PlayStation-era hardware. Features include the Replay Ages multi-system exhibit, four-player lounge, lightgun area, arcade cabinets, pinball, LAN gaming (classic PC titles), tournaments and a shopping hall with retro traders. Organised by Replay Events; annual ticketed show with family and concession options.

Retro Gaming & Classic Video Game Consoles & Memorabilia | Retro Garden Shop

Online retro games shop and editorial site selling classic consoles, cartridges and memorabilia (directly or via affiliates). Stock and specialist categories cover systems such as Commodore 64, Amiga, Atari, Spectrum, Sega Mega Drive, SNES, Game Boy, Evercade and more, alongside reviews and news for collectors.

Retro Gaming At The Retro Computer Museum - Family Days Out In Leicester! - ctrl.alt.rees

Thurmaston (Leicester), Leicestershire

Volunteer‑run Retro Computer Museum (RCM) near Leicester (Thurmaston). Registered charity with a large hands‑on collection and warehouse of vintage computers, consoles, arcade machines and early VR (Virtuality). Offers family visits, school and corporate group visits, volunteering opportunities, and active preservation/archiving of software and hardware.