The Retro Directory

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.

PlayStation repairs – Swanley, Dartford, Sidcup, Bromley

Dartford, Kent

Knight Data Solutions (Swanley / Dartford area) is a repair workshop specialising in consoles and vintage systems. They repair a broad range of PlayStation, Nintendo, Sega and Xbox models (including original PlayStation, NES/SNES/N64, Game Boy and other retro hardware), offer vintage console modifications such as HDMI retrofitting, controller refurbishment and deep cleaning, and provide in‑house soldering and electronics repairs with local collect & return service.

Radio and Electronic Repair, Maintenance and Manufacture - Located in York, Yorkshire | RadTronix

Tadcaster, North Yorkshire

RadTronix is a York‑area electronics workshop offering PCB repair, bespoke manufacturing and specialist valve/tube audio amplifier restoration. Services include valve testing and performance measurement, PCB-level repairs to Aga 30A cooker controllers, switched‑mode PSU and LCD TV repairs, aeronautical/aircraft radio work and IPC‑accredited rework. They accept items for workshop repair and provide warranty on refurbished controllers.

Repairs – Beepboop Electronics

Worcester

Beepboop Electronics is a UK maker and repair workshop specialising in Eurorack modules and tape-based desktop machines. They sell Eurorack modules, DIY kits and accessories via an online store and offer repair services for Eurorack modules and small desktop synths (potentiometers, switches, jacks) with bench rates and postage options.

Retro Arcade Hire Essex & Suffolk | StreetSide Gaming

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Streetside Gaming is an Essex & Suffolk mobile gaming operator offering a fully hosted 16‑player gaming bus and standalone retro arcade cabinet hire. Ideal for birthdays, schools, weddings and events, their setup mixes modern consoles and VR with classic arcade machines and retro systems (Mega Drive, SNES, N64, PS1 and handhelds) for a nostalgia‑friendly party experience.

Retro Game Shop Birmingham, Retro games Store, Game store, Game shop, Console repairs, Disc repairs

Birmingham, West Midlands

Gamesmart Yardley is a Yardley (Birmingham) video game shop specialising in pre-owned and retro games and consoles. The shop stocks classic formats (Sega Master System/Mega Drive, SNES, N64, Game Boy, PS1 and more), offers buy/sell/trade services and provides repair services including console diagnostics, laser and disc repairs, controller fixes and laptop work.

Retro Mania

Kettering, Northamptonshire

Retro Mania is a Kettering-based shop and online retailer specialising in toys, collectibles and retro gaming hardware. They stock classic systems (eg. Mega Drive 2, original Game Boy and Game Boy Color), buy and trade collections, offer click & collect, local delivery and UK/international postage.

Retro Repairs in Great Yarmouth, Norwich and Norfolk - CRS Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

CRS Yarmouth (based in Norwich, serving Great Yarmouth and Norfolk) offers specialist repairs and restoration for retro computers and consoles. Services include Amiga recapping, joystick and 16-bit mouse servicing, TV-modulator and AV conversions, floppy/cassette drive servicing, power-supply and battery work, plus modern console and general PC repair. Collection and call-out options are available.

Retro Reproduction - Repairs

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Edinburgh-based Retro Reproduction buys, sells and restores vintage hi‑fi. Established 1997, they stock turntables, valve and solid‑state amplifiers, speakers, cassette decks and open‑reel machines, and offer specialist repair, refurbishment and upgrades (including tonearm rewires, cartridge fitting, laser replacement and reel‑to‑reel servicing). They provide free estimates, national/international shipping and handle delicate packing for mailed items.

Services - Vintage Audio London

Wealdstone, London

Specialist vintage audio service in North London focusing on reel-to-reel tape recorders, cassette decks, turntables, amplifiers, speakers and vintage synths. Offers restorations, calibrations and parts replacement, buys or accepts donations of faulty or working equipment, and occasionally lists items for sale.

SNK Neo Geo – Goodwins Place

Goodwins Place is a YouTube-led UK retro tech specialist creating repair and restoration guides and carrying out console/handheld repairs and modifications. The site documents hands-on work for systems such as Neo Geo CD, Game Boy (DMG), NES and N64, offers custom mod projects and occasional sales of restored items and parts.

Sony Walkman and Personal Cassette Player Repair Service – Classic-Vintage-HiFi

Classic‑Vintage‑HiFi specialises in refurbishment and mail‑in repair of vintage portable audio. Core services cover Sony Walkman models (including WM-DD, WM-2, WM‑D6C), personal cassette players from Aiwa/Panasonic/Sanyo and Sony DAT Walkman recorders (TCD‑D3/D7/D8). Services include inspection, switch/volume cleaning, belt, centre‑gear and capstan/idler replacement, DAT gearbox re‑lubrication, capacitor replacement and full testing. Refurbished items are offered (listed via eBay). No walk‑ins; repairs performed by post.