The Retro Directory

Atari Repair Parts

Specialist online retailer of repair and replacement parts for Atari consoles and computers (plus parts for other vintage consoles). Sells a self-developed line of replacement components aimed at retro game collectors, offers online ordering and ships orders (typically within a week). Defective items are replaced; refunds are not offered.

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Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Arcade Mania (Arcade Mania Gaming Ltd) hand-builds and sells bespoke retro arcade machines across the UK — from classic bartops to full-size and ‘mega’ cabinets preloaded with thousands of arcade titles. They also supply JAMMA boards and harnesses, sell flat-pack kits and coin-pusher machines, provide custom artwork/branding, and offer repair and maintenance services for arcade equipment.

Buy Retro Games and Consoles at ConsoleMAD

ConsoleMAD is a UK online retro games shop offering thousands of titles and consoles across 30+ formats (Atari, Commodore, ZX Spectrum, Nintendo, Sega, Sony and more). Stock includes cartridge, cassette, disk and disc-era games plus occasional memorabilia and clearance deals. Ships to UK addresses and lists options for selling games.

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Derby, Derbyshire

Derby Computer Museum is a volunteer-run museum in central Derby specialising in 1970s–1990s computers and games consoles. The museum displays and restores classic systems (Amiga, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, Atari, 80s/90s PCs and vintage consoles) with many hands-on exhibits. They also offer prop hire of restored working kit for film, TV, theatre and events, run school and corporate experiences, accept donated exhibits and recruit volunteers. The museum does not provide repair services to the public.

Chips (IW)

Newport, Isle of Wight

Independent Isle of Wight shop selling thousands of tested and cleaned pre-owned video games and consoles. Stocks retro systems and formats including PS1, PS2, GameCube, Game Boy, Mega Drive, NES and Atari 2600; offers a disc-cleaning service and accepts trade-ins of games and hardware.

Commodore 64 Repair - RetroNerd

RetroNerd is a UK-based retro computing specialist focused on preserving and restoring 1970s–1990s home computers and gaming hardware. The site documents repair and restoration projects (Commodore 64, Amiga, Atari, ZX Spectrum, Acorn, Sinclair, Amstrad, Oric, Vectrex etc.), offers an online shop, and provides downloadable schematics and technical guides.

Console Passion - UK Retro Games Store

Blackpool, Lancs

Console Passion is a UK specialist in retro video games and consoles (1970s–1990s). The Blackpool-based business sells boxed and loose consoles, games and accessories across many classic systems, offers console modification services (including switchless mods) and cartridge battery replacement, and buys retro game collections and imports.

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).

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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.

Derby Computer Museum - Derby Cathedral Quarter

Derby, Derbyshire

Volunteer-run museum in Derby specialising in 1970s–1990s computing and gaming. Hands-on exhibits include BBC Micro, Dragon 32, Amstrad, Commodore 64, Atari ST, early Apple Macs, and classic Nintendo/Sega consoles. Open Saturdays with school visits, private bookings and volunteer opportunities.

Derby Computer Museum :: Visit Derby

Derby

Derby Computer Museum is a hands-on museum in central Derby showcasing around 60 working exhibits from the 1970s–1990s across six themed rooms (70s/early 80s, Japanese consoles, British gaming history, PC history, music tech, Apple room and rare consoles). Visitors can play original hardware and games, book school trips, and hire the space for parties or corporate events. Open Saturdays (10:00–16:00, last entry 15:00) with regular special events such as BYOB retro gaming nights.

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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.