The Retro Directory

Console Repairs in Newcastle Upon Tyne | Tech Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Tech Centre (partnered with CeX) is a UK-wide console repair specialist offering repairs for a broad range of systems — from retro Nintendo and PlayStation/Xbox models through to modern consoles, handhelds, controllers and VR headsets. Services include diagnostics, HDMI/port, disc drive/laser and power supply fixes, controller and handheld repairs, courier pick-up or in-store drop-off at CeX, a 2‑year warranty and a no‑fix‑no‑fee promise.

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.

Game Over - Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Bookable video game cafe in Old Portsmouth offering two-hour sessions on a broad selection of consoles from classic vintage systems (Vectrex, Pong on Binatone TV Master IV) to 1990s consoles (PlayStation 1, GameCube). Onsite snacks and soft drinks available; bookings via phone or email.

Game Repair Glasgow - Playstation 5 Repair - Glasgow, Scotland

Glasgow, Glasgow

Glasgow-based console and electronics repair specialist. Game Repair Glasgow repairs consoles and gaming hardware from 1970s-era retro kit through to current-gen systems, with expertise in PlayStation (including PS5/PS4), Xbox and Nintendo Switch repairs. Services include HDMI and power-fault repairs, overheating/fan fixes, data extraction/modification and PC/laptop repairs. No-fix-no-fee policy and on-site opening hours listed.

Games Console Repairs Portsmouth – Games Console Repairs Portsmouth

Portsmouth, Hampshire

Portsmouth-based specialist console repair workshop offering board-level and component repairs across modern and retro systems. Services include HDMI port replacement, USB‑C/charging port repairs, joy‑con/analogue stick fixes (including Hall‑effect upgrades), disc drive and laser repairs, thermal repaste, SSD/storage upgrades, screen replacements and data recovery. Free diagnostic, 6‑month labour warranty, and insured collection & delivery across Portsmouth & Hampshire.

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 - Crazy Retro Gaming

Dromore, County Tyrone

Hire company in Dromore (Co. Tyrone) supplying retro LED and slimline arcade machines and classic console bundles for weddings, parties and events. Machines come pre‑loaded with thousands of classic games (Super Mario, Sonic, Pac‑Man, Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat etc.), and the service includes delivery, setup and collection across Northern Ireland.

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.

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.

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 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.

PlayStation 1 Repair Services

PC Savants is an electronics repair shop offering specialist PlayStation 1 repairs alongside a wide range of console services. They perform disc drive fixes, circuit-level diagnostics and mainboard repairs, port replacement and HDMI mods, and include basic internal cleaning. The business also runs a buy/sell/trade service and advertises free diagnostics and flat-rate pricing. Phone contact provided for appointments.