The Retro Directory

Repairs

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Richer Sounds (Ireland) — national hi‑fi retailer and service centre offering sales of turntables, vinyl and tape/audio recorders alongside modern hi‑fi and AV kit. They provide assessments and repairs via local stores and a central Manchester service centre, with quoted initial inspection charges, repair estimates, progress updates and a 90‑day warranty on completed work.

Retro arcade, classic consoles from the 80s and 90s and choice tabletop games in Belfast Northern Ireland

Belfast, Northern Ireland

The Retro Room is a dedicated retro arcade in Cityside (Yorkgate), Belfast, offering an authentic 70s–90s arcade experience with 50+ original cabinets, classic consoles (Master System, Mega Drive, SNES, Dreamcast and more), a tabletop games area, monthly special events and private-hire sessions. Public sessions are open weekends; tickets are £7 per hour with day passes available. They also sell gift vouchers and limited-edition merch and operate an in-house workshop for machine maintenance and restorations.

Retro Ralph – Buy Retro Games and Consoles – Fast Delivery Ireland

Irish online retailer specialising in retro video games and consoles. Site currently under maintenance but offers fast delivery across Ireland and provides a contact form and social links for enquiries.

Rubadub: Records, Live, Studio & DJ Equipment. Fast delivery.

Glasgow, Glasgow

Glasgow-based independent record shop and music equipment retailer (since 1992). Rubadub stocks vinyl and tapes alongside DJ, studio and hi‑fi hardware — from turntables and phono gear to cassette decks, synths and Eurorack modules. Operates an online shop with UK shipping plus a city-centre store.

TFW8b.com – Yes it's The Future was 8bit's new website!

Dorset

The Future Was 8bit (TFW8b) is a UK-based specialist maker and online retailer of 8‑bit hardware and accessories — cartridges, SD-card interfaces (SD2IEC/SD2PET/SD2BBC), fastload devices and PCBs — for systems including the Commodore 64/VIC20/PET, C16/Plus4, Sinclair ZX Spectrum and BBC Micro. Ships worldwide from Dorset, UK, with product guides and downloads on the site.

The Retro Room Vintage Video Arcade Belfast | Cityside Retail

Belfast

The Retro Room is a vintage video arcade located in Cityside Retail Park, Belfast, specialising in original 1970s–1990s arcade cabinets, classic consoles and tabletop games. Titles mentioned include Pac‑Man, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, Street Fighter and Time Crisis. Open to the public with private hire available on weekdays.

TRADE HALL — Q-Con Belfast

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Q‑Con Belfast is a multi‑day pop‑culture and gaming convention at Queen’s University Belfast. The Trade Hall hosts dozens of traders and artists — including specialist retro video game dealers, a video game museum and arcade, tabletop and TCG sellers, vinyl and collectible stalls — making it a good event for retro gaming and vintage hobby collectors.

Turntable and Mixer Fixers | Brighton UK | Collection | Turntable Servicing | Turntable Repair | Mixer Repair | Technics Repair

Brighton

Brighton-based specialist repairing and servicing turntables and DJ mixers, with a focus on Technics and classic vinyl hardware. Offers a full 15-point turntable service (cleaning, lubrication, calibration), modifications, cartridge/stylus work and a daily collection & delivery run (free on Wednesdays). Fast turnaround and a one-year guarantee on repairs.

TV Repair in Reading | Fast & Reliable Service - Same Day Collection | Quick Fix Gadgets

Reading, Berkshire

Reading-based repair shop offering fast diagnostics and repairs for modern and classic televisions — including CRT and other vintage models — plus phones, tablets, laptops and gaming consoles. Services include screen panel replacement, same‑day/quick turnaround repairs, warranties, free collection/drop‑off and device buying.

VINTAGE TOYS WANTED

Nottingham

Nottingham-based collector and buyer of vintage toys and bulk collections. Purchases 1960s–1980s toy lines including die-cast, action figures, plastic model kits, Scalextric, comics/annuals and early electronic games. Contact Richard to sell or commission a collection.

Wrexham Arcade Amusement Games Hire

Wrexham, Wrexham

JukeBox45s (Wrexham) provides event hire of full‑size classic arcade cabinets, pinball machines (including Bally and Data East titles), virtual pinball, skee‑ball, jukeboxes and a wide range of retro amusement and party games for weddings, corporate events and private parties across Wrexham and surrounding areas.