The Retro Directory

Retro Gaming Consoles | Retropia

UK-based online specialist selling prebuilt retro gaming consoles (RetroBOSS mini-PC) and retro handhelds (e.g. RG353PS), accessories and a postal 1UPgrade/update service. Product pages and detailed game/system lists show support for dozens of 1970s–1990s platforms (Commodore, ZX Spectrum, Amiga, NES, SNES, Mega Drive, PlayStation, PS2, Dreamcast, Game Boy, N64, etc.). Offers UK shipping, one-year warranty and after-sales support via email, forum and social media.

Retro Gaming near Ipswich

Colchester, Essex

Urban Xtreme (Colchester) is an indoor entertainment venue with a dedicated retro gaming arcade of five classic two-player machines loaded with 1970s–1990s favourites (Pac‑Man, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, Street Fighter, Sonic, Super Mario, Tekken, etc.). Sessions are bookable (typically £10 for 1–2 hours) and can be combined with axe throwing, rage rooms and airsoft as multi-activity packages — suitable for families, parties and corporate/group bookings. On-site café and viewing areas available.

Retro Mania

Kettering, Northamptonshire

Retro Mania is a Kettering-based shop and online retailer specialising in toys, collectibles and retro gaming hardware. They stock classic systems (eg. Mega Drive 2, original Game Boy and Game Boy Color), buy and trade collections, offer click & collect, local delivery and UK/international postage.

Retro Replay | Arcade, Gaming Lounge & Bar | Norwich

Norwich, Norfolk

Retro Replay is a walk-in arcade, gaming lounge and bar in Norwich offering nearly 100 original arcade cabinets (80s–90s classics and later), a console gaming lounge, an on-site Pokémon cards & collectables store, trade-in/buying services, memberships, private hire and all-day wristband entry.

Retro Reproduction - Repairs

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Edinburgh-based Retro Reproduction buys, sells and restores vintage hi‑fi. Established 1997, they stock turntables, valve and solid‑state amplifiers, speakers, cassette decks and open‑reel machines, and offer specialist repair, refurbishment and upgrades (including tonearm rewires, cartridge fitting, laser replacement and reel‑to‑reel servicing). They provide free estimates, national/international shipping and handle delicate packing for mailed items.

Retro Video Games and Consoles - London Auctions | Probate & Chattels-Led Auctioneers

Wallington, Surrey

London Auctions is a Wallington-based auction house with a specialist Retro Video Games & Consoles department. They take consignments of vintage games and consoles (NES, SNES, Mega Drive/Genesis, Atari, Commodore, Sinclair, PlayStation and more), offer valuations including probate, run regular online auctions with worldwide bidding and dispatch, and provide house-clearance and estate-sale services.

Retro videogames store | Myretroshop.com

Kings Lynn

UK-based online retro videogames shop offering a wide range of used games, consoles, manuals and accessories for classic systems from the 1980s and 1990s (Atari 2600, Neo Geo, NES, SNES, Mega Drive, Game Boy, Dreamcast, PS1, N64 and more). Sells via the website with free UK postage over £20, has an eBay store for international orders, and advertises buying used games plus a selling & repair service.

RicoRepairs

Chorlton (M21), Manchester; Hebden Bridge (HX7), Greater Manchester; West Yorkshire

Independent audio and electronics repair specialist with 30+ years' experience servicing Technics SL-1200/1210 turntables and DJ equipment. Services include turntable full servicing, tonearm bearing work and pitch fader refurbishment, repairs to hi‑fi and studio kit, plus hand‑made audio cables and bespoke wiring.

Ripley's Repairs

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Sheffield-based repair workshop specialising in classic hi‑fi and vintage audio servicing, arcade and pinball repair/restoration, plus audio and lighting equipment repairs. Located inside the Yellow Arch Studios complex; call ahead for appointments.

Rubadub: Records, Live, Studio & DJ Equipment. Fast delivery.

Glasgow, Glasgow

Glasgow-based independent record shop and music equipment retailer (since 1992). Rubadub stocks vinyl and tapes alongside DJ, studio and hi‑fi hardware — from turntables and phono gear to cassette decks, synths and Eurorack modules. Operates an online shop with UK shipping plus a city-centre store.

Saving a Classic Computer - National Videogame MuseumNational Videogame Museum -

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

National Videogame Museum (Sheffield) is the UK’s dedicated videogame museum, housing over 100 playable exhibits — from original arcade cabinets and vintage consoles (including Game Boy items) to modern systems — and preserving a collection of around 5,000 videogame objects. The museum runs exhibitions, educational workshops, research projects and public collecting initiatives.

Sega Dreamcast CleanPower USB-C Power Modification – Phone Fix

Phone Fix is a UK repair specialist offering console repairs and modifications with an online shop. They provide a CleanPower USB-C power modification for the Sega Dreamcast and list Sega Game Gear repairs/modifications alongside phone, tablet and computer repair services.