The Retro Directory

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.

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).

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Wigan

UK-based online shop supplying spare parts, replacement PCBs, diagnostic boards, cartridges, testers and accessories for vintage home computers (notably Commodore and ZX Spectrum). Also hosts schematics, datasheets and repair guides to support restoration and repair projects.

jwmrepairs.co.uk

Southend On Sea

Southend-on-Sea based retail repair shop specialising in games consoles and retro systems. JWM Repairs offers console and PC/laptop repairs, buys/sells/trades old consoles and games, builds custom arcade cabinets, sells refurbished computers, and provides services such as VHS-to-digital conversion and 3D printing. On-site shop at 189 Hamstel Road with phone and Facebook contact.

Level Up! - Retro Game Shop (Liverpool, UK) | Flickr

Liverpool, Merseyside

Independent Liverpool shop specialising in retro video games, consoles and vintage computer titles. Photographs show a wide selection of Nintendo, Sega, Sony, Atari and older computer software and boxed/unboxed items. Located at Quiggins @ Grand Central, Renshaw Street.

Lightgun Games

UK-based online retro games shop and service provider. Stocks retro games, Game Boy frames and trading-card merchandise, and offers repair and refurbishment for vintage systems — including Game Boy screen upgrades, DS Lite refurbishment, PS1/Sega Saturn disc laser replacement and board-level recapping for Game Gear and Amiga 500 — plus custom console paint and decal work.

Museum of Computing, Swindon – The Museum of Computing at Swindon collects earlier computers, games and calculators. Many displays are hands-on. We are family friendly and welcome school visits.

Swindon, Wiltshire

Volunteer-run museum in central Swindon dedicated to the history of computing. The Museum of Computing offers hands-on displays of 1970s–1990s computers, games and calculators, runs events and school visits, and participates in retro computing festivals.

NES Repair & Restoration Service (USA) – RetroSix US

RetroSix US is a US-based online shop specialising in repair, restoration and modding of retro consoles and computers. They service a broad range of classic systems (NES, SNES, Sega, Amiga, Commodore, Atari, Neo Geo, and more), sell capacitor kits and other retro hardware supplies, and ship from the USA. Current repair queue listed at 6–12 weeks.

Norwich Amiga Group

Norwich, Norfolk

Norwich Amiga Group (NAG) is a community of Commodore Amiga enthusiasts in Norwich, Norfolk. They run free regular meetups, attend larger events to demonstrate machines, and host online discussion via Facebook and Discord. Open to anyone interested in Amiga hardware, software, games, coding, graphics and music.

Re:Wired Museum & Arcade — Play the Past, Power the Future

Middlesbrough, Teesside

Volunteer-run community museum and playable arcade in Middlesbrough preserving and restoring vintage computers, consoles and arcade machines (ZX Spectrum, C64, Amstrad CPC, Atari 2600, Dreamcast and more). Open at weekends with hands-on exhibits, workshops and school outreach; accepts tech donations, runs volunteer-led restoration and offers private hire for events.

Repair - Commodore C64 -2

The Future Was 8bit (sd2iec.co.uk) is a retro-computing specialist focused on Commodore-era hardware. The site documents repairs and upgrades for C64, Plus/Plus4 and Amiga systems (memory diagnostics, RAM replacement, capacitor replacement and fault diagnosis) and hosts related SD2IEC project information. The operator invites owners to contact them via the site for repair enquiries and maintains a presence on Twitter as @futurewas8bit.

Repair Kits – Retrofix

Retrofix specialises in reproduction Amiga boards, kits and components and has historically provided vintage computer and games-console repairs. The owner is retiring and no longer taking new repair work, but remaining stocks of parts (including rare/'unobtanium' items) and kits are still available — contact via the site's support form for enquiries.