The Retro Directory
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Console Portal LTD
Leeds
Console Portal LTD is an independent Leeds-based games shop and online retailer (trading since 2001) offering retro and modern video games and consoles — including systems such as NES, N64, Sega Master System, Dreamcast and PlayStation — alongside UK console repair services (repair details on a linked site).
Console Repair Staffordshire | PS5, Xbox, Switch & Retro Consoles
Tamworth, Staffordshire
Elford Tech Repairs is a Tamworth-based independent repair workshop specialising in consoles (modern and retro), gaming PCs and general electronics. They fix everything from PS5, Switch and Xbox Series to retro systems such as SNES, N64, PS1 and GameCube, offering services like recapping, laser/drive repair, HDMI and controller fixes, Steam Deck SSD upgrades, and RGB modding. Free local collection within ~15 miles of Tamworth plus insured UK‑wide postal repairs; all work includes diagnostics and a 12‑month warranty.
Console Repairs | Nintendo Repair, Xbox Repair. Playstation Repair | Any Gadget Repair
Birmingham, West Midlands
AnyGadgetRepair (trading as Markdownelectricals Ltd) is a Birmingham-based electronics repair centre handling a wide range of gadgets. Services include console repairs (PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox), vintage audio and hi‑fi repairs (turntables, cassette decks, VCRs, vintage amplifiers), TV/projector and general electronics repair. They operate a public drop-off location in Winson Green and offer collection/door‑to‑door options.
Console Repairs Chesterfield - Ageek
Chesterfield
aGeek is a Chesterfield-based electronics and console repair shop offering drop-off and mail-in repairs. They repair a wide range of gaming systems — from modern PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch models to retro hardware such as Game Boy and Nintendo 64 — and perform component- and board-level work (BGA reflow/reball/re-chip). Services include diagnostics, HDMI/USB/drive repairs, controller and battery replacement, internal cleaning, SSD upgrades, express service and a one-year warranty on parts and labour.
Console Repairs in Newcastle Upon Tyne | Tech Centre
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Tech Centre (partnered with CeX) is a UK-wide console repair specialist offering repairs for a broad range of systems — from retro Nintendo and PlayStation/Xbox models through to modern consoles, handhelds, controllers and VR headsets. Services include diagnostics, HDMI/port, disc drive/laser and power supply fixes, controller and handheld repairs, courier pick-up or in-store drop-off at CeX, a 2‑year warranty and a no‑fix‑no‑fee promise.
Console Repairs Portsmouth | 19 Computing
Portsmouth, Hampshire
Portsmouth-based specialist console repair workshop offering board-level HDMI port replacements, thermal servicing, disc drive and controller repairs for a wide range of systems. They service modern consoles (PS5/PS4, Xbox Series/Xbox One, Switch family, Steam Deck and handheld PCs) and provide restoration/repairs for older PlayStation models (PSone/PS2-era work) and other legacy consoles. Free diagnostics, insured collection & delivery across Hampshire and a six-month labour warranty on repairs.
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Hull
Retro Gaming Cables Ltd (based in Hull) manufactures and sells specialist video/audio cables and accessories for classic game consoles. They produce RGB SCART, component (YPbPr) and RetroTink RAD2X HDMI cables (plus switchers and related A/V kit) for systems such as SNES, Mega Drive/Genesis, Sega Saturn, Dreamcast, PlayStation and Neo Geo. UK-made since 2009, with international shipping and a 10-year guarantee. Online ordering and phone/email support available.
Continue Arcades | Free-Play Arcade, Pay Once Play All Day
Plymouth
Multi-location free-play arcade chain offering unlimited play on a mix of classic/retro and modern arcade machines, pinballs and skill games. Continue Arcades operates high-street venues across the UK with party and corporate hire options, food & drink, gift cards and family-friendly events — a good stop for nostalgia and arcade enthusiasts.
Convert Audio Cassette to Digital | Leeds
Horsforth, West Yorkshire
GF Video Transfers (Horsforth, Leeds) provides professional digitisation of audio cassettes and a wide range of analogue/early-digital media. Services include cassette-to-MP3/CD/USB plus VHS, camcorder formats (VHS-C, MiniDV, Video8/Hi8/Digital8) and cine film transfers. They accept drop-offs and secure mail-in jobs across the UK.
Coral Island Blackpool
Blackpool, Lancashire
Large seafront family amusement arcade on Blackpool Central Promenade. Coral Island offers a mix of modern and classic seaside arcade machines (including branded titles such as Pac‑Man and SEGA/Sonic), ticket-based prize redemption at a large prize shop, family rides and multiple eateries. Facilities include play cards, an adult gaming centre (18+), virtual darts and cash bingo, plus party bookings and a loyalty app.
Cosmic Jo's Norwich Collectibles and Toy Shop - Blanc Creative
Norwich, Norfolk
Cosmic Jo’s Galactic Trading Outpost (Norwich) is an immersive collectibles and toy shop with a strong focus on vintage and retro pop‑culture items — from Disney and Star Wars to Doctor Who, He‑Man, Tron and retired LEGO sets — plus a themed on‑site Cosmic Café. The shop emphasises rare, curated pieces, rotating nostalgia displays and a community-friendly experience for collectors of all ages.
Covering Newton Abbot,Torbay, Exeter, Plymouth, Devon ...
Newton Abbot (serving Torbay, Exeter, Plymouth), Devon
Devon-based specialist offering servicing and repair of vintage and professional audio equipment. Covers guitar amplifiers, pro audio racks, classic hi‑fi and electro-mechanical keyboards — working with legacy brands from the 1970s–1990s. Serves Newton Abbot, Torbay, Exeter and Plymouth.