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Birmingham

Birmingham-based retro store offering a wide selection of retro consoles (Atari, ZX Spectrum, early PlayStation generations), games, accessories, vinyl records and pop-culture collectibles. Sells in-store and via eBay/Facebook Marketplace, and buys retro items for cash or in-store credit.

Essex Amp Repairs | 01376 502160

Witham, Essex

Witham-based specialist workshop repairing, restoring and modifying guitar amplifiers and vintage hi‑fi equipment. Essex Amp Repairs handles valve/tube and solid‑state amps, offers guitar set‑ups and pickup/install work, and is an authorised service partner for several boutique amplifier brands. Open to the public on weekdays at Unit 38 of the Freebournes Industrial Estate.

Essex Toy Cave

Colchester, Essex

Colchester-based vintage and collectable toy shop specialising in 1970s–1990s toys and memorabilia. Online store with hundreds of in-stock items, worldwide shipping, event appearances and pop-ups. Offers valuations and buys multi-item collections; the physical Cave at Hills Self Storage is visitable by appointment.

Evercade | Official Website | Retro Games Consoles

Evercade (Blaze Entertainment Ltd) produces cartridge-based retro gaming consoles and officially licensed collections of classic games. The range includes handheld and home units (Alpha, EXP-R, VS-R, Nexus, SuperPocket, etc.), regularly released multi-game cartridges and a direct online shop with pre-orders for new hardware and collections. Ideal for collectors and players seeking authentic, plug-and-play retro gaming experiences.

Expert Electronics Repair Services for TVs and More | Western Radio

Swansea, Swansea

Swansea-based electronics repair specialist handling TVs (LED/LCD under 60"), Hi‑Fi systems and separates, DVD players and VCR/video recorders. Owner-operated workshop with over 30 years' experience; weekday drop‑off hours and local collection point at the rear of 102 Eversley Road, Sketty.

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.

Gadget Man Ireland - Gaming - Retro Gaming Consoles

Waterford, Waterford

Gadget Man Ireland is a Waterford-based gadget retailer that stocks a dedicated Consoles & Retro Gaming range: pocket retro handhelds, HDMI game sticks pre-loaded with classic arcade and console titles, arcade-style novelty games and a wide selection of gaming accessories. Offers online ordering with fast shipping across Ireland and Europe and physical store locations in Waterford.

Game Chasing: The Retro Hut, Southampton - MoeGamer

Southampton

The Retro Hut is an independent retro games shop in Southampton selling and buying preowned consoles, boxed computer games and loose cartridges across systems from the 1980s–1990s (Master System, Mega Drive, SNES, N64, Amiga, Dreamcast) through to later preowned platforms (PS2/PS3, Xbox 360). The small, well‑organised store also stocks vinyl, collectible cards, toys and board games. Located at 48 Shirley Rd, the shop accepts trade‑ins and is described as open most days (10:00–17:00, Sundays 13:00–17:00; closed Tuesdays).

Game Over - Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Bookable video game cafe in Old Portsmouth offering two-hour sessions on a broad selection of consoles from classic vintage systems (Vectrex, Pong on Binatone TV Master IV) to 1990s consoles (PlayStation 1, GameCube). Onsite snacks and soft drinks available; bookings via phone or email.

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.