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Bristol, Bristol

Interactive museum and arcade exhibition celebrating the history of video games. Previously hosted at the Galleries Shopping Centre, Bristol, the attraction offered hands-on play and ticketed immersive exhibits showcasing video game history. Currently temporarily closed while the organisers seek a new venue.

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Independent two‑floor retro games shop selling tested and cleaned consoles, cartridges and discs from classic systems (including Atari 2600) through later generations. Stocks accessories, vintage merch and collectables, and buys used consoles and games for cash.

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Aberdeen

Arcadia Bar & Games is a retro arcade bar in central Aberdeen featuring classic arcade machines (including Pac‑Man), skee‑ball, air hockey, American pool and AR virtual darts. The venue offers a bar with local beers and cocktails, Big Manny’s pizza, contactless 'Playment' cards for game credit, and bookable group packages and events.

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Mountain View, Santa Clara

The Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA, preserves and interprets the story of computing through large-scale exhibits, artifact collections and public programmes. Highlights include the multi‑gallery Revolution exhibit and rotating displays of historic systems (Apple I, Apple IIc, Lisa, Macintosh), plus tours, education programmes, research archives, events and an online shop.

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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.

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Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

Sunderland-based electronics workshop specialising in professional audio and vintage instrument repair. Cuenet Technical Services offers component-level servicing for valve and solid-state guitar/bass amps, PA and power amplifiers, mixers, and vintage keyboards/synthesizers (including Hammond and Fender Rhodes). They also provide PCB rework, SMD repairs and bespoke electronics design and prototyping, backed by 40+ years' hands-on experience.

Home - London Pinball

London Pinball supplies, hires, services and restores pinball and arcade machines across London and the UK. They offer sales of machines and parts, professional diagnostics and repairs, ongoing maintenance packages, valuation/appraisal services, and collection & delivery. An online shop stocks manuals, flyers, plastics and other pinball accessories.

Home - Lyon Pinball

Lyon Pinball (JJ Lyon) is a South Wales–based pinball specialist offering on-site callouts across South Wales and the South West plus a workshop for full restorations. Services cover vintage electro-mechanical machines through 1990s Williams/Bally WPC systems to modern Stern and Sega titles — including diagnostics, PCB/component-level repairs, playfield shop-outs and general servicing.

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Wigan

UK-based online shop supplying spare parts, replacement PCBs, diagnostic boards, cartridges, testers and accessories for vintage home computers (notably Commodore and ZX Spectrum). Also hosts schematics, datasheets and repair guides to support restoration and repair projects.

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UK-based online seller of classic and vintage video games and consoles, operating via an eBay store. Stock is curated for collectors and nostalgic gamers, with items spanning systems such as the NES and Sega Genesis. Trading style of Codedgeek Limited.

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London, London

London-based Synthesiser Service Centre is an established specialist repair workshop for professional and vintage electronic musical equipment. They offer diagnostics, repairs and parts sourcing for synthesisers, samplers, keyboards, effects and studio rack gear — including many 1970s–1990s classics — with experience fitting retrofits and replacements such as MIDI upgrades and Roland Juno IC replacements.

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Norwich, Norfolk

Norwich Gaming Market is a specialist gaming market and event in Norwich dedicated to retro games, consoles, computers and related collectables and memorabilia. The organisers list exhibitors, traders and visitor information for forthcoming events — a focal point for retro gaming buyers, sellers and enthusiasts in the area.