The Retro Directory

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.

Game Boy / Game Boy Game Catridge Repairs – RepairCapital

RepairCapital is a UK-based repair shop operating a Shopify store that offers mail-in repairs for handheld consoles and controllers. Their listing includes Game Boy (GBC/GBA) and game cartridge save-battery replacement services (also listing SNES/N64 cartridge batteries), plus Joy‑Con stick drift repairs and Hall‑effect upgrades for Nintendo Switch controllers. They sell parts and offer a minimum 12-month warranty on services.

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).

Green Games - Retro Gaming, Blu-ray & DVD Specialist

Folkestone, Kent

Green Games is a Kent-based specialist in pre-owned retro video games, classic consoles and second‑hand Blu-rays/DVDs. They operate an online shop and a physical store in Folkestone, buy collections, and offer console and controller repairs (30-day warranty). Stock is tested, graded and cleaned before sale — ideal for collectors and anyone after budget-friendly nostalgia.

Home Console Repair Service - Initial Diagnosis – Retrolize

UK-based retro gaming specialist and online store selling restored and upgraded Game Boys, parts and modifications for Game Boy and other retro consoles, plus accessories (HDMI adapters, controllers) and repair services including initial diagnostics and restorations. Ships from a UK warehouse and offers international delivery.

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.

Last Level Games - Visit Norwich

Norwich, Norfolk

Independent retro games shop in Norwich Lanes specialising in refurbished, hand-tested cartridges and consoles (N64, SNES, Game Boy, Mega Drive, Sega Saturn). Offers online shopping with click-and-collect and delivery.

Last Level Games – An independent video game shop specialising in retro formats

Norwich, Norfolk

Independent retro video games shop in Norwich specialising in buying, selling and trading vintage consoles, cartridges and accessories. Items are hand-tested, cleaned and often refurbished; stock includes Game Boy, NES, SNES, Mega Drive, Sega systems, PlayStation (PS1) era hardware, Atari 2600 and more. Visit the store at 64 St Benedicts Street for the full range.

Nabbit | Online Store | Retro & Current Gaming | Used Consoles

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Nabbit (MPSF Ltd) is a UK online retailer specialising in vintage and retro video games, consoles and accessories. Stock covers classic systems including Nintendo, Sega, PlayStation, Xbox and lesser-known consoles; they also buy games and consoles from customers, use a graded-condition system, run a members programme with discounts/rewards and ship orders by mail.

NES Games, Parts and Service

Darby

US-based specialist online shop focused on vintage Nintendo systems (NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, Wii and handhelds). Sells games, system packages, OEM parts and collector items, and offers repairs, servicing and trade-ins. Large inventory of replacement parts and retro accessories.

NES Repair and RGB Installation Upgrade Services | Bitjump Games

Provo

Bitjump Games is a US-based retro games specialist selling pre-owned consoles and games and offering repair and upgrade services. Their site lists retro console repairs for systems including NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, PlayStation 1/2 and classic Sega systems, plus RGB/RetroGEM HDMI installation and refurbishment services. Operates an online shop and a physical store in Provo, UT.