The Retro Directory

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Retrogames.co.uk is a UK-based specialist online retailer and mail-order service for retro video games, consoles and memorabilia. Operating since the 1990s, the site stocks large ranges for formats such as the Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Atari, Sega Mega Drive, Nintendo systems and vintage PlayStation, and offers buying, selling and trade-in of collections plus an online magazine and an active eBay shop.

Retropolis Amusements Arcade Southend Review

Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Retropolis Amusements is a public retro arcade on Southend’s Eastern Esplanade specialising in classic British fruit machines and coin‑op cabinets from the 1960s through the 2000s. The venue showcases rows of JPM, Maygay and Barcrest machines, Astra coin pushers and various Bar‑X style cabinets, offers a bar with snacks, and recreates an authentic 80s/90s arcade atmosphere with large jackpots and wheelchair access.

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.

Roxy's Arcade | 292 MASS AVE, CENTRAL SQ CAMBRIDGE

Cambridge

Speakeasy-style arcade bar in Central Square, Cambridge offering token-operated arcade machines, food and drinks, and private events. Open evenings for 21+ and family-friendly sessions on Saturdays; hosts events, sells gift cards and operates a game list and token machines on site.

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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.

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New York

Videogamesnewyork is a New York-based retro games retailer and service centre offering Sega Master System repairs, parts and upgrades alongside a wide range of classic console hardware, accessories and refurbishment services. They provide in-store diagnostics, repair and upgrade work, online sales and trade-in options for vintage gaming systems.

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Widnes, Cheshire

Aztec Coin Equipment Ltd (Widnes) sell, restore and operate coin‑operated amusement machines — including arcade games, pinball, fruit/club machines, jukeboxes and pool tables. They provide service & repair, spare parts with next‑day replacement, rental & profit‑share/operator packages, pool table restoration, auctions and purchase of used machines. Licensed by the Gambling Commission.

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Specialist vintage hi‑fi service and repair workshop. Retrotech Audio offers expert servicing for valve (tube) and solid‑state equipment, turntables and loudspeakers, including speaker surround re‑foaming, sourcing original or equivalent parts, and UK collection/delivery. Team includes ex‑BBC and brand‑specific technicians.

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.

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Bolton, Lancashire

Retro-Arcade (Retro Arcade) is a UK maker and seller of Allwin wall‑mounted penny‑arcade amusement machines. Based in Bolton they produce solid oak reproduction cabinets and sell original restored machines, offer custom backflash artwork and chocolate/sweets prize formats, and supply UK delivery or factory collection for bespoke home, pub or commercial installations.