The Retro Directory

Four Quarters - Arcade Package | Newcastle | Last Night of Freedom

Newcastle upon Tyne

Four Quarters is a retro gaming bar on Dean Street in Newcastle offering over 20 classic arcade machines and free-to-use console booths. Suitable for groups and events, packages typically include a private console booth, arcade tokens and drink tokens — plus themed cocktails, pizzas and party hire options.

Free Repair Service – DIY Chris

Sinking Spring

DIY Chris is a US-based retro computer specialist focusing on repair, restoration and parts for 1980s–90s systems. Services include a free repair offer for select Commodore models (C64/C128/C16/Plus‑4), paid diagnostics and repairs for a wide range of vintage computers and consoles, and an Amiga 500/600/1200 recapping service. The site also runs an online shop selling replica drives, ROM/PLA/SID replacements and related components, and handles shipping for repairs and orders.

Freelance Arcade Technician Work Manchester

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Arcade Machine Rental provides nationwide arcade machine hire and venue installations with a large catalogue including retro classics (Pac-Man, Space Invaders). They offer event and long-term rentals, profit-share placements, and provide installation, fault-finding, routine maintenance and repair services — currently recruiting freelance arcade technicians for work across Manchester and surrounding areas.

Game Boy / Game Boy Game Catridge Repairs – RepairCapital

RepairCapital is a UK-based repair shop operating a Shopify store that offers mail-in repairs for handheld consoles and controllers. Their listing includes Game Boy (GBC/GBA) and game cartridge save-battery replacement services (also listing SNES/N64 cartridge batteries), plus Joy‑Con stick drift repairs and Hall‑effect upgrades for Nintendo Switch controllers. They sell parts and offer a minimum 12-month warranty on services.

Game Repair Glasgow - Playstation 5 Repair - Glasgow, Scotland

Glasgow, Glasgow

Glasgow-based console and electronics repair specialist. Game Repair Glasgow repairs consoles and gaming hardware from 1970s-era retro kit through to current-gen systems, with expertise in PlayStation (including PS5/PS4), Xbox and Nintendo Switch repairs. Services include HDMI and power-fault repairs, overheating/fan fixes, data extraction/modification and PC/laptop repairs. No-fix-no-fee policy and on-site opening hours listed.

Game Vault – Bolton based Arcade

Bolton, Greater Manchester

Game Vault (Bolton) is a town-centre family arcade blending retro and modern machines — from pinball and classic arcade titles (eg. SEGA Rally, Superbikes) to VR experiences and roller-coaster sims. Open to walk-ins with token play, the venue also has a bar and offers exclusive private-hire for parties and events.

Game-Pad Est2008 | We Buy, Sell, Trade

Stoke on Trent

Independent retro games shop in Stoke-on-Trent buying, selling and trading consoles, games and vintage media. Game-Pad offers restoration and repair services (including disc resurfacing), and accepts items such as old consoles, scratched CDs/DVDs, VHS tapes and damaged vinyl. In-store stock changes frequently — visit the shop to browse current inventory.

Games Console Repair in Larne | PlayStation, Xbox & Nintendo

Larne, County Antrim

FoneJackerNI is an electronics repair shop in Larne specialising in console repairs (modern and retro). They repair PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo systems and explicitly support retro hardware such as Neo‑Geo, Dreamcast, Atari and Sega. Services include cleaning/servicing, HDMI and disc drive repairs, controller fixes, ROM/hard‑drive upgrades and board‑level micro‑soldering. Onsite shop with an online parts store.

Games Console Repairs Portsmouth – Games Console Repairs Portsmouth

Portsmouth, Hampshire

Portsmouth-based specialist console repair workshop offering board-level and component repairs across modern and retro systems. Services include HDMI port replacement, USB‑C/charging port repairs, joy‑con/analogue stick fixes (including Hall‑effect upgrades), disc drive and laser repairs, thermal repaste, SSD/storage upgrades, screen replacements and data recovery. Free diagnostic, 6‑month labour warranty, and insured collection & delivery across Portsmouth & Hampshire.

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.

Gearfix – M.Mirza 2021

Glasgow, Glasgow

Gearfix (M. Mirza) is a Glasgow-based specialist workshop offering repair, restoration and refurbishment for analogue and digital synthesizers, mixers, valve and transistor amplifiers, digital pianos, outboard audio gear and related electronics. They stock rare and obsolete parts, provide valve testing and recalibration, and offer callouts in Scotland’s central belt.

Glasgow Studio Electronics - Technical services for studios and musicians

Glasgow, Glasgow

Glasgow Studio Electronics is a Glasgow-based workshop offering repair, servicing, modification and restoration for studio and musical equipment. They handle vintage and analogue instruments and electronics — from tape machines, Hammond/Wurlitzer/Rhodes keyboards and church organs to classic synths (Prophet 5, Juno 60/106, Polysix, Roland D50 etc.), amplifiers, microphones, outboard and DJ gear. On-site organ work across Scotland and parts sourcing for wireless/IEM systems are also supported.