The Retro Directory

Shopping Hall — PLAY Expo Blackpool

Blackpool

PLAY Expo Blackpool (organised by Replay Events) is a dedicated retro and classic gaming expo in Blackpool featuring extensive retro zones (systems from Pong to PlayStation 3), arcade cabinets, pinball, LAN and tournaments, plus a shopping hall where traders sell classic games, consoles, retro toys and related merchandise.

SINCLAIR QL COMPUTER PARTS & SPEARS OR REPAIR | CRAZY THUMBS

Tooting (London), Greater London

Crazy Thumbs is a London-based retro games and hardware specialist selling pre-owned consoles, vintage computers, cartridges, manuals and parts. Operating an online shop (with UK shipping) and a market unit in Tooting, they stock systems and accessories across Amiga, Atari, Sinclair, Sega, Nintendo and more, and offer trade-in buying alongside unboxed and repairable items for hobbyists and collectors.

SNK Neo Geo – Goodwins Place

Goodwins Place is a YouTube-led UK retro tech specialist creating repair and restoration guides and carrying out console/handheld repairs and modifications. The site documents hands-on work for systems such as Neo Geo CD, Game Boy (DMG), NES and N64, offers custom mod projects and occasional sales of restored items and parts.

Sore Thumb Retro Games | Indie York

York

Brick-and-mortar retro games shop in York selling vintage consoles, cartridges and anime collectibles — many items imported from Japan. Stocks games and hardware for Sega, Nintendo, Sony PlayStation and Xbox-era systems, offers refurbished retro consoles and themed bundles/mystery boxes, plus advice on accessories and connections.

Super Side Quest | Retro gaming | Victoria Shopping Centre, Chartwell Square, Southend-on-Sea, UK

Southend-on-Sea

Retro gaming and anime shop in Southend-on-Sea with cabinets and consoles to play in-store (Mega Drive, Saturn, Neo Geo, SNES, N64, PS1/PS2, GameCube, Master System), a retail selection of games and Japanese collectibles, regular events and private/party hire.

The R.A.G.E. Dublin - Your source for retro games & vinyl records!

Dublin, Dublin

The R.A.G.E. (Dublin) is a specialist retro games and vinyl shop offering a wide selection of classic console games, systems and accessories (NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, Mega Drive, Dreamcast, Amiga, Atari, PS1/PS2, handhelds) alongside new and second‑hand vinyl records. They operate an online store with shipping across Ireland & NI and offer in‑store collection and record cleaning/maintenance services.

The Retro Arcade Hub - Gaming Machine Store | Blackpool

Blackpool

Blackpool-based seller and builder of bespoke retro arcade machines and emulation systems. Offers bartop and full-size cabinets, Raspberry Pi‑powered handhelds and picture-frame units, plug‑and‑play game drives and refurbished retro gaming PCs loaded with 1980s–1990s systems. Provides custom software/hardware builds, vinyl artwork, warranties and ongoing aftercare. Online ordering available.

The Retro Collective - Hands-on Vintage Technology Museums

Chalford, Gloucestershire

The Retro Collective is a hands-on vintage technology museum based in Belvedere Mill, Chalford (Stroud), Gloucestershire. It operates The Cave (computer & console exhibits) and the Arcade Archive (coin-op cabinets), letting visitors play and explore an extensive collection of 1970s–1990s systems. The venue runs public sessions, events, private/corporate bookings, a museum gift shop and on-site electronics manufacturer Heber, and performs preservation maintenance on arcade machines.

THE RETRO GAME CORNER

Online retro games and consoles shop specialising in classic systems (Nintendo, Sega, Sony, Atari etc.), replacement parts and modding kits (including RetroSix), plus restoration and send-in repair/retrofit services for Game Boy, Game Gear and other vintage handhelds and consoles. Also imports Japanese titles and hardware.

The Toy Scavenger Ltd- Toyshop UK Vintage & Modern Store Retro Figures

Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire-based online retailer specialising in vintage and collectible toys and retro gaming. Large stock of 1970s–1990s action figures (MOTU, ThunderCats, G.I. Joe, etc.), retro consoles/games, graded items and VHS tapes. Offers UK-wide buying of old toy collections, international shipping and a 'make an offer' option.

Toy Repairs and Restorations - Scott's Toys & Collectables

Scott's Toys & Collectables is a small family-run toy restoration and repair workshop specialising in vintage and collectible toys. Services include action-figure and doll repairs (re-stringing, limb/head work, flocking), repair of electronic and tinplate toys, restorations of pedal cars/rocking horses/clockwork trains, and retro-tech support such as games console repairs and battery replacement for Game Boy, NES, SNES and N64 cartridges. They operate on a quoted, no-fix-no-fee basis and accept repairs by post.

Toys & Collectables store. Retro Gaming, We buy toys!

New Milton, Hampshire

The Spacebridge is a toys & collectables shop in New Milton specialising in retro gaming (classic Nintendo, Sega and Sony consoles/games) and 1980s–90s action-figure collectables. They buy, sell and trade items including G1 Transformers, vintage Star Wars, He-Man, Thundercats, TMNT and LEGO. Open Wednesdays–Fridays and Saturdays.