The Retro Directory

Retro Gaming near Ipswich

Colchester, Essex

Urban Xtreme (Colchester) is an indoor entertainment venue with a dedicated retro gaming arcade of five classic two-player machines loaded with 1970s–1990s favourites (Pac‑Man, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, Street Fighter, Sonic, Super Mario, Tekken, etc.). Sessions are bookable (typically £10 for 1–2 hours) and can be combined with axe throwing, rage rooms and airsoft as multi-activity packages — suitable for families, parties and corporate/group bookings. On-site café and viewing areas available.

Sound Solution Audio Repairs Bristol

Bristol, Bristol

Bristol-based specialist repairer of DJ and vintage audio equipment. Sound Solution Audio Repairs restores and customises Technics 1200/1210 turntables, services DJ controllers, mixers, synths, amplifiers and pro speakers. Offers workshop drop-off and on-site servicing, uses genuine Technics parts and cites 35 years' experience working on classic audio kit.

Tass Romsey | TV | Norris Close, Romsey, UK

Romsey, Hampshire

Independent TV and audio specialist in Romsey offering repairs, servicing and sales with a recognised vintage hi‑fi and video capability (mid‑1970s to 1990s). Services include TV and hi‑fi repairs, installations and setup, aerial/satellite work (subcontracted), and videotape/audio transfers to DVD/CD. Workshop visits by appointment only.

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Westcliff on Sea, Essex

Home Entertainment Services (Westcliff-on-Sea) is an independent repair and media‑transfer workshop specialising in televisions (CRT, projection, Plasma, LCD, LED), hi‑fi and legacy video/audio formats. They repair cassette decks, amplifiers, tuners, Minidisc equipment and offer transfers/duplication from VHS, VHSC, Betamax, 8mm, V2000, LaserDisc and DV to DVD, plus cassette/reel-to-reel to CD. Local collection/delivery, home visits and mail-in shipping are available across Essex.

Underground Retrocade

West Dundee

Underground Retrocade is a public arcade in West Dundee, Illinois, offering 200+ classic arcade cabinets and pinball machines from the golden era. Open for walk-in unlimited play sessions and a la carte pinball, they also host private bookings, adjudicate high scores (Aurcade/Twin Galaxies), and maintain a large vintage-game collection.

Upgrades and Repairs | Atari8

Atari8 (Jonathan Halliday) is a UK-based specialist in Atari 8-bit computers offering repair, upgrade installation, modifications and bespoke firmware/ROM development (U1MB, Incognito, SIDE loaders, 1088XEL/1088XLD and related projects). Also provides Atari 8-bit productivity software (donationware) and accepts commissioned work from enthusiasts internationally.

Video Tape Repair | Stourbridge | Portraits by Hart

Lye (Stourbridge), West Midlands

Portraits by Hart (Hart Photography) in Lye, Stourbridge is a family-run studio offering in-house repair and digitisation of vintage videotapes (VHS, Betamax, VHS-C and camcorder tapes). They repair, clean, re-case and splice damaged tapes and convert them to MP4 (USB) or DVD, plus offer related photo and cine-film scanning and restoration services. Work is performed on-site with no third-party outsourcing.

Vintage Electronics Restorations – Radios, Amplifiers & More

Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex

Videoscope Services (Bexhill-on-Sea) offers specialist repair and restoration of vintage audio and video equipment. With 50+ years' experience the business restores classic radios, turntables, reel-to-reel decks, valve amplifiers and early video recorders (VHS/Betamax), in addition to modern TV repair and home AV installation across East Sussex.

WALKMAN REPAIRS - Galaxy Repairs And Spares

London

Established London electronics repair centre specialising in Walkman and portable cassette player repairs, cassette decks, turntables and other vintage audio/electronics. Offers repair, servicing and parts for legacy brands (Sony, Panasonic, JVC, Aiwa), plus buying and selling of audio equipment and postal repair options.

ZX Spectrum 48k Repair: A Journey Inside the Unit

Retrohax (retrohax.net) is a retro-computing blog and online shop focused on restoration, repair and hardware mods for classic 1970s–1990s home computers. The site documents hands-on refurbishments (ZX Spectrum, Commodore, Amiga, Atari, Apple II and more), publishes DIY projects (SD2IEC, video modules, 3D-print files) and sells small-run retro hardware and modules via its web shop.