The Retro Directory

Electronics Repair, CRT TV, Retro Game Console, VHS, Old Computer

Crieff

Scotland-based restoration workshop specialising in complete restoration and preservation of collectible vintage electronics. Services include full restorations of CRT televisions and monitors, classic computers and retro consoles (Commodore, Amiga, C64, Amstrad, ZX Spectrum), vintage hi‑fi (cassette decks, turntables, reel‑to‑reel), radiograms, and VHS equipment. Workshop works by appointment and begins projects with a paid assessment and quotation.

Electronics repair, Vintage electronics and electrical repair, vintage restoration, small domestic

Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Ammanford, South Wales

Amman Valley Electronics Repair (Gwaun Cae Gurwen / Ammanford, South Wales) is a small specialist repairer offering restoration and servicing for vintage electronics — radios, hi‑fi and record decks, guitar/PA amps, electronic organs and pianos, CRT and bespoke monitors, jukeboxes, fruit machines and pinball. Also experienced in bespoke and obsolete power supplies, PAT testing and a range of small domestic electrical repairs.

Hayward Electronics & TV Services - Southport

Southport, Merseyside

Southport-based repair workshop specialising in consumer electronics with strong expertise in vintage hi‑fi and analogue equipment. Hayward Electronics repairs CRT TVs, VCRs and restores tube and classic audio gear to component level, while also servicing modern LCD/LED sets, soundbars and set‑top boxes. Offers installations, aerial and CCTV work, and supplies remote controls. Over 30 years' experience.

Joypad - Gaming Events & Retro Console Hire Specialists

Joypad provides retro console hire and gaming event production across mainland UK. They supply vintage CRT TV setups and a library of over 2,500 original cartridges and discs for private parties, corporate events, festivals, cinema gaming nights and public pop-ups, as well as tournaments and themed gaming brunches.

Moulsham Electronics – Electrical Retailer, Repairs and Service, Disco, Lights and Sound

Chelmsford, Essex

Independent Chelmsford electrical retailer and repair workshop specialising in audio and video restoration and servicing. Offers turntable/record player, cassette deck, VCR/video recorder, vintage radio and hi‑fi repairs alongside TV servicing, CB/comms, and sales/hire of sound, disco and stage lighting equipment. Long-established shop with on-site workshop and local installation services.

MSX2 repair update: It’s working! – North Devon Retro Computing Archive

North Devon

North Devon Retro Archive is a personal retro computing and gaming collection based in North Devon. The site documents hands-on repair and restoration projects for 1970s–1990s hardware (MSX2, Sinclair QL, BBC Model B, Atari 800XL, CRT TVs etc.) and acts as a catalogue and resource; contactable by email for enquiries or donations.

Music 'N' Light

Glasgow, Glasgow

Glasgow-based audio, video and computer shop established in 1965 offering sales (new & second‑hand), accessories and repairs for hi‑fi equipment, televisions (CRT/LCD/Plasma), VCRs, camcorders, DVD players and computers. On-site retail premises with a long history servicing vintage audio/video and electronics.

Original Retro Arcade Games Machine Hire for any event

East Midlands

Ghost Retro Arcade (based in the East Midlands) hires original, restored arcade machines and large retro gaming attractions for weddings, parties, corporate events and conventions. Their fleet includes authentic CRT cabinets from the 1970s–1990s (Pac‑Man, Galaga, Defender, Gauntlet, Street Fighter II, Mortal Kombat, etc.), a giant NES controller rig, a 4‑player big‑screen arcade and DDR dance machines. Free‑play hire, delivery, setup and collection are offered; machines are refurbished to working condition.

Pinball & Arcade Repair - The Pinball Factor - Repair, Service and Expertise Pinball UK coverage South Wales

South Wales

The Pinball Factor (South Wales) offers specialist repair, restoration and maintenance for pinball machines, classic coin-op arcade cabinets (70s–90s titles), jukeboxes and pool-table re-cloths. Services include PCB and amplifier repair, playfield cleaning and restoration, cabinet refurbishment and component upgrades; nationwide visits or workshop work/collection available (covers UK up to the Scottish border).

Playback Arcade | Bristol ARCADE| FREEPLAY | RETRO CONSOLES

Bristol, Bristol

Playback Arcade is a freeplay retro arcade in The Galleries, Broadmead, Bristol. The venue offers 35+ dedicated arcade machines, Neo Geo/JAMMA cabinets, 7 consoles displayed on CRTs (NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, Mega Drive, Master System, PSX, etc.), a selection of pay-to-play pinball machines, and a library of 100+ board games. Entry is ticketed with regular opening hours and private hire options.

Playstation Repair & Modification Service in Swansea

Swansea, West Glamorgan

Swansea-based repair and modification workshop specialising in PlayStation console repairs and custom case modifications. They accept walk-ins at their Mansel Terrace premises for repairs (disc read errors, hardware faults) and offer a range of other services including Xbox/Wii repairs, PC and laptop component-level repair, TV servicing and mobile phone modifications.

Press Start Sheffield - Gaming Cafe

Sheffield

Volunteer-run, non-profit gaming meetup in Wesley Hall (Crookes, Sheffield) offering public play sessions using a large collection of consoles — including older/retro hardware. They host regular community events, maintain consoles and displays from members' collections, and welcome donations of CRTs, consoles, games and peripherals.