The Retro Directory

Retro gaming consoles | The Toy Planet

Toy Planet is a UK retailer specialising in retro gaming hardware and collectables. Their online store stocks vintage consoles and handhelds (NES, SNES, N64, Game Boy, original PlayStation, original Xbox and more), refurbished controllers and accessories, plus a rotating inventory of games. They offer in-store and online shopping, delivery options and can help source specific retro items.

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 HI-FI SYSTEM - Quality Dream Audio

Ripe, East Sussex

Family-run UK specialist in pre-owned Bang & Olufsen audio offering sales of serviced vintage Beogram/Beosystem components, a dedicated repairs workshop (free diagnosis), speaker recovering/refoaming, spare parts sourcing and nationwide/Europe shipping; visits by appointment.

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 Revolution | retro gaming | Swansea, Wales, UK

Swansea, Swansea

Retro Revolution is a retro gaming club and venue in central Swansea offering over 20 consoles and thousands of playable titles spanning ZX Spectrum-era computers through 1990s consoles. The club runs open sessions, events and sells retro-themed merchandise from its High Street arcade location.

Retro Toy Store Archives - The Whole Shebang

Kettering

Online specialist retailer of retro and vintage toys and action figures. The Whole Shebang stocks 1970s–1990s collectables including Kenner Star Wars, Mattel Masters of the Universe, LJN Thundercats, Playmates TMNT, Bandai Power Rangers and wrestling figures, with UK and international shipping and a pre-orders section.

Review: Centre For Computing History | Hackaday

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Centre for Computing History (Cambridge) is a hands-on museum of vintage computing and games, with an extensive working collection of 1970s–1990s home computers, consoles, arcade machines and related exhibits. The museum features interactive displays, educational material and special highlights such as the Megaprocessor and rare Domesday/laserdisc hardware.

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.

ROLAND JUNO 6 FULL METAL CASE RESTORATION SERVICE — Sweet Discrete

Sweet Discrete (UK) specialises in cosmetic and full metal-case restoration for vintage synthesizers and drum machines. Services include full strip and refinish, colour matching, silk‑screen artwork replication, acid-bath rust treatment option, membrane/overlay panels and custom synth panels. Worldwide insured shipping is arranged; electrical repairs are not included. Contact craig@sweetdiscrete.co.uk for quotes and photos.

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.

Sell Hi-Fi Equipment at Auction | Vintage Audio Auctions London

Carshalton, Surrey

London Camera & Antique Auction Ltd is a Carshalton-based auction house specialising in vintage cameras and retro hi‑fi equipment. They run regular timed online auctions of turntables, amplifiers, speakers and complete systems, offer free valuations and consignment sales, and provide worldwide shipping and estate/house‑clearance services. Suitable for buyers and sellers of vintage audio and collectors.